BOF Posted November 7, 2016 Moderator Share Posted November 7, 2016 Martin Scorsese's List of 39 Foreign Films Every Filmmaker Should See Quote Martin Scorsese wants you to add these gems to your watchlist—immediately. Martin Scorsese went to film school so people like us don't have to. The history of film permeates through his body of work; the techniques of auteurs like Truffaut, Renoir, and Kurosawa are subtly collected and transformed into something completely unique. Perhaps nowhere is there a better example of how gathering influences can illuminate a filmmaker's imagination. Marty may have film school to thank for his exposure to such influences, but for those of us who not have had the opportunity to study these films in a classroom setting, it's our duty to educate ourselves. Second to picking up a camera and just going for it, the best way to learn about cinema may indeed be to watch the films that inspired the directors that, in turn, inspire us. Back in 2006, budding filmmaker Colin Levy had the privilege of meeting with Scorsese after winning an NYC-based short contest. Unfortunately for Levy, he had yet to be exposed to much of Scorsese's most celebrated films (including Taxi Driver and Goodfellas) at the time of the meeting. Fortunately for us, his limited knowledge of cinema provided Marty with the opportunity to deliver one of the most prized lists for which a self-educated filmmaker could ever ask. In the words of Levy, "I labored over a thank-you card, in which I expressed the overwhelming impression I had gotten that I don’t know enough about anything. I especially don’t know enough about film history and foreign cinema. I asked if he had any suggestions for where to start." He received the following note in response: 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Chindie Posted November 7, 2016 VT Supporter Share Posted November 7, 2016 Anyone else have a quiet bet with themselves they could name more than a few of the titles on that list before they saw it? Metropolis, Seven Samurai, The Bicycle Thief, Nosferatu were always going to be on there Also, how on earth is someone with an interest in film making not familiar with Scorsese's work?! He's one of, possibly the, most celebrated directors of the 20th Century, and one of very few who would have a fair shout at having more than 1 title in a top 100 of all time list. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Popular Post Brumerican Posted November 7, 2016 Popular Post Share Posted November 7, 2016 From that list I have only seen Napoleon Dynamite. 6 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dAVe80 Posted November 7, 2016 Share Posted November 7, 2016 3 hours ago, Brumerican said: From that list I have only seen Napoleon Dynamite. Yeah, I've seen that one. I've also seen Weekend at Bernie's, and my mate lent me his Dad's copy of 400 Blowies, but he had to put the tape back, before his Dad got home. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
choffer Posted November 7, 2016 VT Supporter Share Posted November 7, 2016 4 hours ago, Chindie said: Anyone else have a quiet bet with themselves they could name more than a few of the titles on that list before they saw it? Also, how on earth is someone with an interest in film making not familiar with Scorsese's work?! He's one of, possibly the, most celebrated directors of the 20th Century, and one of very few who would have a fair shout at having more than 1 title in a top 100 of all time list. I think I surprised myself by having 14 of those listed in my collection. I will be adding some of the others before too long, I think. He was just 19 when he won that award / met Scorsese. He'd only had a year to watch 18-rated movies at that point in his life. Because nobody watches films that are rated too old for them, right? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Xela Posted November 7, 2016 Share Posted November 7, 2016 Irvine Welsh says that Trainspotting 2 could be better than the original Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dAVe80 Posted November 7, 2016 Share Posted November 7, 2016 7 minutes ago, Xela said: Irvine Welsh says that Trainspotting 2 could be better than the original Well he's not gonna turn round and say it's going to be shite, is he?! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Xela Posted November 7, 2016 Share Posted November 7, 2016 18 minutes ago, dAVe80 said: Well he's not gonna turn round and say it's going to be shite, is he?! 3 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
villa4europe Posted November 7, 2016 Share Posted November 7, 2016 A thick Scottish accent just said "who the **** are you" in my head Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
hogso Posted November 8, 2016 Share Posted November 8, 2016 20 hours ago, BOF said: Martin Scorsese's List of 39 Foreign Films Every Filmmaker Should See No Kieslowski? Shit list. I also find it curious that, as a big fan of Godard's oeuvre, his selection includes those three films in particular- A bout de Souffle, sure. Bande a Part, maybe. La Weekend I love but it is proper mental (worth viewing alone for the infamous 'traffic jam from hell' tracking shot). Breathless is one of those like Chindie mentions that was always going to be listed. If I had to pick another 2 in a similar vein I suppose I'd go with Le Mepris and Pierrot le Fou, which I was under the impression have always been more crictially acclaimed. Having looked up some of the ones I haven't heard of, might have to search out Ali: Fear Eats the Soul and The Enigma of Kaspar Hauser 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BOF Posted November 8, 2016 Moderator Share Posted November 8, 2016 1 hour ago, hogso said: No Kieslowski? Shit list. I also find it curious that, as a big fan of Godard's oeuvre, his selection includes those three films in particular- A bout de Souffle, sure. Bande a Part, maybe. La Weekend I love but it is proper mental (worth viewing alone for the infamous 'traffic jam from hell' tracking shot). Breathless is one of those like Chindie mentions that was always going to be listed. If I had to pick another 2 in a similar vein I suppose I'd go with Le Mepris and Pierrot le Fou, which I was under the impression have always been more crictially acclaimed. Having looked up some of the ones I haven't heard of, might have to search out Ali: Fear Eats the Soul and The Enigma of Kaspar Hauser If you click the link, the original article contains (AFAIK legal...) links to each film in the list. Also tagging @Chindie & @choffer. as an FYI. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
coda Posted November 8, 2016 Share Posted November 8, 2016 Hell or High Water <--------- this is a great film Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Designer1 Posted November 8, 2016 VT Supporter Share Posted November 8, 2016 1 minute ago, coda said: Hell or High Water <--------- this is a great film Really looking forward to that. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
coda Posted November 8, 2016 Share Posted November 8, 2016 2 minutes ago, Designer1 said: Really looking forward to that. It didn't get much fanfare but it's pure quality, even Chris Pine! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BOF Posted November 9, 2016 Moderator Share Posted November 9, 2016 10 hours ago, coda said: It didn't get much fanfare but it's pure quality, even Chris Pine! He needs to be a little careful not to be typecast in that other role. Looking forward to Hell or High Water though Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rodders Posted November 9, 2016 Share Posted November 9, 2016 Dr Strange - one of the better Marvel films released. Tilda is terrific. Unfamiliar with the source material but looking forward to more - especially the link up with another Marvel character. Early on couldn't help but see Gregory House in those opening scenes. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Zatman Posted November 9, 2016 Share Posted November 9, 2016 saw Hell or High Water a few weeks back, probably mentioned it in here but it is a little gem. not a big Bridges fan but he very good in this and obviously Foster is a brilliant actor Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TheAuthority Posted November 10, 2016 VT Supporter Share Posted November 10, 2016 On 11/7/2016 at 13:52, Xela said: Irvine Welsh says that Trainspotting 2 could be better than the original Did Welsh write it or was a team of writers using the original characters? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
villa4europe Posted November 10, 2016 Share Posted November 10, 2016 6 hours ago, TheAuthority said: Did Welsh write it or was a team of writers using the original characters? It's meant to be based on porno Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Chindie Posted November 10, 2016 VT Supporter Share Posted November 10, 2016 Unsurprisingly, that has Fifth Element vibes dripping out of it. Besson is very hit and miss so hard to draw much from that but the world seems great. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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