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Post by B. on Jul 21, 2024 16:27:12 GMT -5
I've recently got really into going to the local independent cinema in East London near where I live - despite not being much of a television person ever I've actually come to really like the ritual of it (I saw Crossing today).
However I do very much struggle to watch/pay attention to movies at home. Aware I'm missing out on a lot of good media due to this - can you recommend me something?
I'm looking for films ideally 1980 and later, I like real life stories/drama, foreign or foreign language, something that makes you think about life/humanity or ponder a moral question. And beautiful cinematography and people help too ofc. I also like offbeat/quirky.
There's also going to be a screening of Variety (1983)soon locally near me - is it worth seeing if anyone has?
Thanks in advance, ty
-B
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Post by bear on Jul 21, 2024 17:36:11 GMT -5
i just saw Variety a few weeks ago and was not impressed, but you might like it. not sure what kind of pacing you are up for, though? Variety leans toward the slow/deadpan/abstract.
i think you would like the films of Eric Rohmer and Abbas Kiarostami.
why 1980 and later? that's about the time that good movies disappear, IMHO.
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Post by Semblance on Jul 21, 2024 19:41:19 GMT -5
Fight Club was a good movie, in my opinion.
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Post by B. on Jul 22, 2024 0:38:48 GMT -5
i just saw Variety a few weeks ago and was not impressed, but you might like it. not sure what kind of pacing you are up for, though? Variety leans toward the slow/deadpan/abstract. i think you would like the films of Eric Rohmer and Abbas Kiarostami. why 1980 and later? that's about the time that good movies disappear, IMHO. Lmao thank you, you know this thread was aimed at you and Skelly Craig as the ones with all the knowledge (lol how I used to slag you for this and am now finally appreciating film). I'll check out those directors! And not sure on the 1980 thing - I felt like I just had to pick an arbitrary cut off. Very open to trying something before you'd recommend! |
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Post by Skelly Craig on Jul 22, 2024 23:01:21 GMT -5
Considering all you've mentioned, I could recommend Ruben Östlund and his perhaps two best films, Force Majeur and Play. It checks all your boxes - realistic stories, set in contemporary Sweden (foreign), makes you ponder social mores, and has offbeat humor - except for having beautiful cinematography (though it does have some interesting minimalist cinematography). Perhaps you've already seen some of his films, but the aforementioned ones are lesser known. For another option, perhaps you'd also enjoy Wong Kar-wai (Chungking Express, In the Mood for Love, etc).
I actually have Variety on my (very long) watchlist, but I haven't seen it. If you do see it, let me know how you liked it!
Very cool that you've found joy in visiting the cinema. Because movies ≠ television. A theatre helps with the immersion and staying off of distractions, rewarding you with a very pleasant experience (depending on the film, of course).
Swearing off modern films is a very midbrow attitude imo, but I guess it's easier to find good older films when you see if they've stood the test of time. Rohmer & Kiarostami are great.
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Post by B. on Jul 23, 2024 15:46:10 GMT -5
Thank you!! I looked up his films, and Play 100% sounds like something I'd enjoy a lot, I'm definitely going to add that to my watch list. When I said 'beautiful' cinematography, I think I totally also meant anything interesting or visual too. A friend has also recently recommended In the Mood for Love, which I should watch. I'll let you know if I go see Variety! Very cool that you've found joy in visiting the cinema. Because movies ≠ television. A theatre helps with the immersion and staying off of distractions, rewarding you with a very pleasant experience (depending on the film, of course). Exactly this! I can't believe it took me so long to realise this. |
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