Art House & Foreign language movies

That poster.

The entire Seventies summed up in one graphic.

Have to mention - Lady Snowblood

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Snowblood is excellent, as are most things with Meiko Kaji in. Her albums are alright too.

I went to the Godzilla exhibiton in Nagoya last year. Absolutely fell in love with the GOJIRA 1985 poster they had, so bought some bits and pieces with it on (oddly, the gift shop was in the middle of the exhibition) then a bit later they had the original oil painting which was about 8'X6' on the wall. I freaked the absolute fuck out!

Got home that night, found that there was a copy online, so promptly announced I was disappearing with some cans. Godzilla destroying 1985 Neo Tokyo!

I really need to see Subway and Diva again. Subway was one of the first films that made me cry.

A friend introduced me to Beat Takeshi Kitano a while ago. The coolest man in cinema, and an astonishing physical actor.

He turns up in Mosquito on the Tenth Floor suddenly, as a comedic bookie thats conning people out of money. Took a minute to realise who it was as its a two minute scene.

Tanpopo, anyone? I watch that on a yearly basis.

Tanpopo
That looks great, not heard of it before.

Kikujiro (1999) is worth watching.
It's not a Yakuza style Beat Takeshi Kitano film and shows a different side of his work.

The Shout - 1978. British, but a Skolimowski film so out there. Fantastic film, which had been lurking around the DVD pile for about 13 or so years and only watched once in that time.

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=GxYYzCw8qAM

So great visual gags in kikujiro

The bullying of the bikers is great as well

Any Helmut Berger fans here? I've been watching a fair bit recently after reviewing one of his for a site.

Couple of good ones lined up tonight:

BEAST WITH A GUN. A title that has to be all caps, really
Dorian Gray - 1970 Dorian Gray filmed in swinging London? Why was I not aware of the existence of this before? The director also made Solange, which is another great London film.

Of Freaks and Men -
Filmed initially in black and white, then entirely in sepia tone, this film set in turn of the century Russia is centered on two families and their decline at the hands of one man, Johann, and his pornographic endeavours. Hailed by some as a masterpiece, the movie comments on the decline of Russian society as a result of the rise of capitalism.

https://vimeo.com/123890384

Lifeforce (1985)

If "epic" was a word, it wouldn't be; it would be this film: blood spurts/10.

Naked space vampires lurking in Halley's comet are awakened by the space shuttle and begin their conquest of earth, turning the unsuspecting populace into zombies!

All that stands between them and London getting nuked (do keep up) is the SAS, a big sword and hypnosis...

Think Hammer House of Horror meets Quatermass and the Pit meets Blake's 7, all jazzed-up with some Ray Harryhausen SFX.

spoiler alert: if you ever wondered how Patrick Stewart earned a crust before Star Trek, you're about to find out!

Now showing on Netflix.

Can't believe that with my "nom du forum" that I'd not noticed this thread.

At work I often use "older films " as an analogy or metaphor. The recipients are usually puzzled by this . For example I described a situation as being similar to that of Cary Grant in N by NW when he gets chased by the plane ; total incomprehension from my colleagues.

That said a senior clinician did not understand a reference I made to Banquo's ghost. I am the arts graduate working with the scientists who uses a link to the New Yorker in a business case.

On the Film Programme this afternoon there was an interview with Noel Cronin, the man behind Talking Pictures TV.

Someone pinch me and say it's not a dream...

Unity-Sci Fi short.
https://youtu.be/GXI0l3yqBrA

Neill Blomkamp has then collaborated with Unity using their software to make eps 2 and 3

https://youtu.be/R8NeB10INDo

https://youtu.be/tSDsi2ItktY

Neill Blomkamp is probably the best Sci Fi writer & director around at the moment.

He's also going to direct a Robocop sequel to Verhoeven's original which will be astounding IMO.

bit of an obscure request but can anyone think of any french-language films released within the last 30 years or so that deal with mental health? particularly in relation to the workplace. deux jours, une nuit is the one that immediately springs to mind but looking for more suggestions.

thanks

french-language films released within the last 30 years or so that deal with mental health?

The Cinematheque in Vancouver has a long-running series on mental health issues: http://www.framesofmind.ca/screenings/ some of which are French-language.

Thanks, that's really hepful.

La Question Humaine may be of interest. The main character is a psychologist of the HR department of a corporation.

these films just seem to go together don't they?
(sorry for dredge, not noticed/looked at this thread before)

Thinking of foreign language films, I used to stay up late and watch whatever was on late on TV. On family holiday in spain sharing a room with my sister, I did the same thing, and was engrossed by "Lovers of the Arctic Circle" by Julio Médem, despite the lack of subtitles. A couple years later, "Sex and Lucia" was released. Knowing little about it I invited my mum to watch it with me at the cinema... That was a bit awkward.