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Sat, 22 Aug 2009 19:03:33 GMT

Title: Run Lola Run
Year: 1999
Director: Tom Tykwer
Plot: Tom Tykwer directed this German thriller in which Manni (Moritz Bleibtreu) handled a smuggling job, delivered the loot, collected the payment, left the bag on the subway, and now has 20 minutes to gather 100,000 deutsche marks or confront the wrath of his boss, local criminal Ronnie (Heino Ferch). Desperate, Manni phones his girlfriend Lola (Franka Potente) who immediately runs downstairs and through Berlin streets to the bank run by her father (Herbert Knaup). However, she's rejected and leaves minus money. When she goes to meet Manni, he's holding up a supermarket, and she's shot by the cops. In a destiny device familiar to readers of Ken Grimwood's acclaimed novel Replay, the story begins anew with different outcomes. In one version, Lola robs the bank and takes her father hostage; in another, there's casino cash to be won. All Lola-Manni scenes were in 35mm, while scenes without them were shot in video. Other cinematic techniques on display here include whip pans, jump cuts, slow and fast motion, split-screen, intercut color and black and white, segment titles, and animation. Shown at 1998 film fests (Venice, Montreal, Toronto). ~ Bhob Stewart, All Movie Guide
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Spout Post: Re:Depressing holidays, dysfunctional families, foreign films you gotta love

Thu, 20 Nov 2008 19:30:48 GMT

Post By: benthams_head
Post To: Top 5
Post Date: 11/20/2008 2:30:48 PM
Body: [quote user="Risselada"] [quote user="leeroy711"] [quote user="SkyPilot"] UPDATE 11/14: 10 Most Accessible Foreign Films A lot of you picked films that showed up on Chris's list. Plus, leeroy711 gets quoted! And by the way, I think benthams_head makes a really strong case for July 4 in Brokeback Mountain. [/quote] That gateway drug thing actually makes a lot more sense the more I think about it. I realized that when I try to get my other friends into foreign movies, I almost always loan them my copy of Amelie or Run Lola Run..................... as Ice T said: "I'm your pusher." [/quote] Heh yeah, and I wouldn't be surprised if one of those two movies is usually shown the first week of any basic level foreign film class at any randomly chosen US University. It get's people eased into reading subtitles. [/quote] Don't forget about "Life is Beautiful" or "Crouching Tiger, Hidden Dragon"! They were two of the few "fo-lang" joints that had sustainable runs in the multiplex circuit. "LiB" actually got my wife hooked on subtitles, and now she's got a 2-film-a-month French New Wave habit!

Spout Post: Re:Depressing holidays, dysfunctional families, foreign films you gotta love

Tue, 18 Nov 2008 16:12:15 GMT

Post By: Risselada
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Post Date: 11/18/2008 11:12:15 AM
Body: [quote user="leeroy711"] [quote user="SkyPilot"] UPDATE 11/14: 10 Most Accessible Foreign Films A lot of you picked films that showed up on Chris's list. Plus, leeroy711 gets quoted! And by the way, I think benthams_head makes a really strong case for July 4 in Brokeback Mountain. [/quote] That gateway drug thing actually makes a lot more sense the more I think about it. I realized that when I try to get my other friends into foreign movies, I almost always loan them my copy of Amelie or Run Lola Run..................... as Ice T said: "I'm your pusher." [/quote] Heh yeah, and I wouldn't be surprised if one of those two movies is usually shown the first week of any basic level foreign film class at any randomly chosen US University. It get's people eased into reading subtitles.

Spout Post: Re:Depressing holidays, dysfunctional families, foreign films you gotta love

Fri, 14 Nov 2008 19:52:06 GMT

Post By: leeroy711
Post To: Top 5
Post Date: 11/14/2008 2:52:06 PM
Body: [quote user="SkyPilot"] UPDATE 11/14: 10 Most Accessible Foreign Films A lot of you picked films that showed up on Chris's list. Plus, leeroy711 gets quoted! And by the way, I think benthams_head makes a really strong case for July 4 in Brokeback Mountain. [/quote] That gateway drug thing actually makes a lot more sense the more I think about it. I realized that when I try to get my other friends into foreign movies, I almost always loan them my copy of Amelie or Run Lola Run..................... as Ice T said: "I'm your pusher."

Spout Post: 10 Most Accessible Foreign Films of the Last Ten Years

Thu, 13 Nov 2008 22:00:46 GMT

Post By: SpoutBlog
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Post Date: 11/13/2008 5:00:46 PM
Body: Danny Boyle’s new crowd-pleasing film Slumdog Millionaire was originally intended to be shot entirely in English, but apparently due to the preferences of a casting director, about a third of the movie is in Hindi. While this fraction may not be enough to call it a foreign-language film, it could have been enough to turn off subtitle-fearing audiences were the movie not so otherwise accessible due to its feel-good, “Hollywood-style” story involving star-crossed romance, destiny and an ultimate “love conquers all” message. Also, the movie breaks free from one off-putting foreign film tradition by following Man on Fire, Night Watch and TV’s Heroes into the realm of non-traditional subtitling. Slumdog received a standing ovation at the Toronto Film Festival, where it won the People’s Choice Award, and it could very well extend its popularity in the direction of the multiplex crowd. If it’s a hit with moviegoers who aren’t typically open to world cinema, this could be the chance for similarly feel-good foreign films to cross over and reach a wider audience, whether they be upcoming releases like the Sundance-winning Captain Abu Raed or titles from the past that could always use more Netflix-queue love. And so, in the hopes that Slumdog could help open the door to further foreign film consumption, SpoutBlog presents this guide to the most accessible world cinema titles from the past ten years. For every entry-level film on the list, we name a couple of more intermediate titled in the same vein — just in case you get hooked. Amelie Spout.com user leeroy711 recently referred to this imaginative French film as the foreign-language cinema’s “gateway drug.” And it’s certainly true that its fanciful romantic story and colorful tone have won the favor of many a young adult not previously accustomed to European cinema. Never mind that it makes stalking seem a little too precious and innocent — the film’s whimsical title character (played delightfully by Audrey Tautou), full of good intentions and lots of heart, will have you wishing you had such a thoughtful and inventive pursuer. Also worth checking out: A Very Long Engagement; Love Me If You Dare The Chorus Hollywood sometimes seems to have cornered the market on movies about inspirational teachers, especially those involving music instruction. But this French film proves that foreign films can have similarly motivational stories about great educators and their newly encouraged students. Also worth checking out: Small Voices; Monsieur Ibrahim City of God This Brazilian film set in the favelas of Rio can be quite violent, enough to have been compared to gangster films like Goodfellas (though Goodfellas doesn’t have any little kids being shot in the foot). But at its center is the uplifting tale of a boy who makes it out of the slums in order to become a successful writer. Also worth checking out: City of Men (both the TV series and the feature film) Crouching Tiger, Hidden Dragon Martial arts cinema has long been an accessible genre to a large enough portion of Americans, but this film, which became the top grossing foreign-language title in the U.S. (not counting The Passion of the Christ), has managed to acquire fans that don’t normally go for kung fu and wuxia. The main attraction that makes this title more appealing than most is likely its production value, which with its beautiful cinematography and well-crafted special effects allows it to compare to romantic epics out of Hollywood. Also worth checking out: Hero; House of Flying Daggers Lagaan: Once Upon a Time in India The running time of 3 hrs. 43 min. probably seems like a deterrent, but this Bollywood film really does feel a lot shorter than it is. Really. And anyway its compelling story of an underdog cricket team is familiar enough that you don’t have to pay too much attention if you don’t have the time — though it will be difficult to let your attention stray except for during some of the less-adequately translated musical numbers that aren’t so significant or relatable to most Western viewers. Just think of this film as your typical Hollywood sports movie, except instead of the final game being quickly highlighted in the last 30 minutes, it’s seemingly depicted in its entirety for more than an hour. And yes, the ending is a crowd-pleaser. Also worth checking out: The Cup; Monsoon Wedding Life is Beautiful This Oscar-winning film is so feel-good that it comes close to overkill. In fact, a decade after its release, it’s easy to forget just how entertaining it is. Just as we’re more likely to remember the stomach ache after gorging ourselves with delicious sweets or the hangover that follows a great night of drinking, moviegoers often recall only the obnoxiousness that came with an overexposed and over-awarded Roberto Benigni. But don’t let the cynics keep you from enjoying such a heartwarming and inspiriting tale of a “real life Prince Charming.” Also worth checking out: I Served the King of England The Motorcycle Diaries Hollywood could actually take a cue from this film the next time it wants to make one of those prequels detailing the life of an iconic villain (ex: Hannibal Rising), at least if it wants audiences to like the guy enough to forget he grows up to be a murderous rebel. Whether or not you like who and what Ernesto Guevara becomes in the years after The Motorcycle Diaries takes place, you’ll have no trouble falling for his younger self as he ditches his privileged life and devotes himself to a colony of lepers. Also worth checking out: Downfall Pan’s Labyrinth In the tradition of such dark yet magical stories as Alice in Wonderland and The Wizard of Oz, a little girl encounters strange creatures and kind of winds up a princess. It’s ultimately a very sad and depressing film, but the ending at least pretends to be happy, enough that you might think your eyes are watering with tears of joy. Also worth checking out: City of Lost Children Run Lola Run It’s extremely fast-paced, a little bit MTV, a little bit video game, and it features a character you really want to root for, especially because she’s narratively allotted a few do-overs in order to make things right. And mainstream moviegoers love stories of both chance and second chances. Roger Ebert also noted in his review that it’s the kind of film that could play in a sports bar, so perhaps it’s even more of a gateway foreign film for sports fans than Lagaan. Also worth checking out: The Princess and the Warrior; Amores perros Tsotsi Like City of God, this film involves a crime-ridden ghetto, but it’s even more accessible than that film despite its lack of inspiring upward mobility. It could probably appeal most to fans of American “urban” gangster films, but any mainstream moviegoer should enjoy the conventional plot involving a thug who accidentally kidnaps a baby and then changes morally as a result. Also worth checking out: Kolya; Central Station Originally posted on:SpoutBlog

Spout Post: Re:Depressing holidays, dysfunctional families, foreign films you gotta love

Thu, 13 Nov 2008 21:38:42 GMT

Post By: STEPHENtheDIRECTOR
Post To: Top 5
Post Date: 11/13/2008 4:38:42 PM
Body: Depressing holidays: Pieces of April The Ice Storm Groundhog Day The Apartment Planes, Trains & Automobiles Dysfunctional Families: Pieces of April The Royal Tenebaums Psycho Happiness Running With Scissors Most Accessible Foreign Films: Amelie Night Watch Run Lola Run The Lives of Others Pan's Labyrinth

Spout Post: Re:Depressing holidays, dysfunctional families, foreign films you gotta love

Tue, 11 Nov 2008 03:25:59 GMT

Post By: leeroy711
Post To: Top 5
Post Date: 11/10/2008 10:25:59 PM
Body: [quote user="SkyPilot"] 10 Most Accessible Foreign Language Films of the Last 10 Years** **I had to laugh when Risselada called Amelie the "gateway drug" of foreign films in this Top 5 Overrated Movies discussion. (Hey Rizzo, I can't find that quote now, did you delete it?) [/quote] That was me. I was adding to what Rizzo had allready said something to the effect that Amelie seems to be the movie that people who maybe wouldn't otherwise see foreign movies will cling to as "their favorite foreign film" So........... with that, here's my list: 1. Pan's Labyrinth (2006) 2. Crouching Tiger, Hidden Dragon (2000) 3. Run Lola Run (1998) 4. Amélie (2001) 5. Downfall (2004) 6. The Diving Bell and the Butterfly (2007) 7. The Lives of Others (2006) 8. Night Watch (2004) 9. City of God (2002) 10. Volver (2006)

Spout Post: Re:Weekly Theme for August 11: The Secret Society

Wed, 13 Aug 2008 19:39:47 GMT

Post By: leeroy711
Post To: Weekly Theme
Post Date: 8/13/2008 3:39:47 PM
Body: [quote user="unclefestering"] [quote user="SkyPilot"] Anatomy is a German horror film about a secret society of doctors that have eschewed the Hippocratic oath. Their prime concern is not the care and safety of any particular patient; it is the advancement of medical science, whatever the cost. [/quote] Wow. I have to see this. Your description reminded me of another German movie, Das Experiment. In that, a psychologist secretly gathers a bunch of random people to take part in a classic experiment simulating a prison, where half the participants become prison guards and half become inmates. While the professor goes away for a weekend of cocktail parties, the guards get out of hand and end up taking the grad students he left running it prisoner and adding them to the inmates. I should have thought of this one for locked up too. [/quote] I had forgotton about Das Experiment. I'll have to see it again, but as I recall, I kinda liked it. It's that guy that plays Lola's boyfriend in Run Lola Run

Spout Post: Smells like teen murder spirit

Sun, 10 Aug 2008 21:16:28 GMT

Post By: leeroy711
Post To: leeroy711 Blog
Post Date: 8/10/2008 5:16:28 PM
Body: This was the fourth film I've seen by Tom Tykwer and until watching it, I was still unsure as to whether I could consider myself a fan of his. I thought Run Lola Run was brillian but was worried that he may have been a one-trick pony. Winter Sleepers was the next film I saw by him and was pretty dissapointed. I gave him another chance with Heaven and although I didn't fall in love with it, it still reminded me of his talents and to keep an eye out for his future work. Perfume...... sealed the deal for me. I am now squarely on one side of the fence. This was a fantastic movie. The acting, especially by Whishaw was superior every scene. The screenplay was well written, keeping the story moving at a fast enough pace as to not loose my attention while still allowing for an entire life story to unfold. What got me more than anything was the use of color palettes. It forces you to use the term: "brilliant" in it's most literal sense.

Spout Post: Re:Take the red pill: Recast THE MATRIX (1999)

Wed, 16 Jul 2008 04:18:12 GMT

Post By: whartwell
Post To: Filmgaming
Post Date: 7/16/2008 12:18:12 AM
Body: Keanu Reeves ... Neo … Cillian Murphy. Skinny white guy who could pass as a drug addict…check. A big step up in the acting department. Laurence Fishburne ... Morpheus … Forest Whitaker. When I think of Morpheus I think of the look on his eyes as he resists Agent Smith’s interrogation in the skyscraper. Although he has gone through hell and is about to break, something in that look also shows the unyielding obsession that keeps him from giving in. If anyone can pull off this look, it’s Forest Whitaker. Carrie-Anne Moss ... Trinity … Charlize Theron. Just imagine the leather pants. Hugo Weaving ... Agent Smith … Daniel Day-Lewis. This choice is for the voice. Compare “I’m an oil man” to “Mr. Anderson.” Gloria Foster ... Oracle … Whoopie Goldberg. Think Guinan in Star Trek: The Next Generation. Joe Pantoliano ... Cypher … Colin Farrell. He’s got the look and the sleaziness. Marcus Chong ... Tank … Gael Garcia Bernal. A fantastic actor who could add some more complexity to one one of the more interesting minor characters. Julian Arahanga ... Apoc … Kal Penn. Minor character with a little bit of comic relief. Matt Doran ... Mouse … Justin Long. Just look at him; like Doran, he's got that young, dorky (for lack of a better word) look to him. Shia LaBeouf was a close second. Belinda McClory ... Switch … Franka Potente (Run Lola Run) Anthony Ray Parker ... Dozer … Michael Clarke Duncan. Ving Rhames was too badass for this one. Paul Goddard ... Agent Brown … Ewan McGregor. Action scene/movie experience plus some potential for the occasional one-liner. Robert Taylor ... Agent Jones … Daniel Craig. All around badass (Sorry, I said badass twice in this entry). I certainly wouldn’t want him chasing after me.

Spout Post: Re:Take the red pill: Recast THE MATRIX (1999)

Tue, 08 Jul 2008 03:43:33 GMT

Post By: unclefestering
Post To: Filmgaming
Post Date: 7/7/2008 11:43:33 PM
Body: I went with people who I think could carry the roles well and have played lots of varied characters so that their performance would be different from the Matrix we know. Neo -- Orlando Bloom * His acting range is just as limited as Keanu Reeves, well he might be slightly stiffer. Morpheus -- Gabriel Byrne Nobody can project rightous anger and and a sense of forboding menace like Byrne. Trinity -- Franka Potente She does rugged and yet feminine. she can handle both the emotional needs and would be believable in the action sequences. Agent Smith -- Denzel Washington King Kong ain't got nuthin' on him. Oracle -- Eva Marie Saint Is there anybody else who can handle and deliver bad news like she can? Cypher -- Maggie Gyllenhaal Smart and sexy, Maggie can play seductive and greedy like few can. Tank - Tadanobu Asano He was great in the Zatoichi and can be tough when the situation calls for it. Apoc -- Jena Malone Let's give this role some depth. Jena can add that something special with just a look. Mouse -- Kal Penn Can anybody do a smary digital pimp like this guy? Switch -- Lisa Bonet Yes, she can act (at least enough for this role). Dozer -- Beat Takeshi This guy could take on any machine that could attack the ship single handedly. Agent Brown -- Loren Dean Agent Jones -- Jonathan Rhys Meyers Both these guys can be menacing, just standing still *Originally I posted this with Christian Bale, but then I thought that he has too much talent when compared to Reeves. Hope it OK that I changed it.

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