Description : What are your top 25 favorite films?
Last Answer : I don't know if I can recall 25 right now but here are some favorites: Grand Illusion The African Queen A Night at the Opera Cinema Paridiso La Strada The 400 Blows The Man Who Knew Too ... Baby The Night of Shooting Stars Fantasia Seven Samurai Wild Strawberries The Blue Angel There - that's 20.
Description : Would you revisit some of Bertolucci’s films now that he passed away?
Last Answer : Not really. I tend not to get emotional about artist’s death. If I wanted to see it before, I would.
Description : Can you please suggest some great movies for clearing self-doubts and getting motivated for a great future?
Last Answer : I think you just have to get off Fluther for a while and start doing whatever it is you are postponing. There’s no magic bullet, sorry.
Description : What is the greatest martial arts film?
Last Answer : A tie between Crouching Tiger, Hidden Dragon and Kill Bill Vol 1 & 2.
Description : Any hidden gems you dug up in Netflix or Amazon lately?
Last Answer : I went to a friends house this past weekend and we watched some episodes of Frankie and Grace. I’m hooked. Only problem is, I don’t have Netflix. I’m looking into getting it now.
Description : Which movie is it that you can't help watching repeatedly?
Last Answer : I love romantic movies & I loved Patrick Swayze; so my go to feel good movie is Dirty Dancing. I don’t watch every week & sometimes I might go months between viewings. Yet, when down & depressed, I end up having my fantasy night with Pat!!!
Description : Which remake are you looking forward to the most?
Last Answer : I think if it’s the sequel to or number three or four in the franchise then it isn’t a remake. Some of the others listed aren’t remakes either.
Description : Do you think there is a specific time and place to watch a film?
Last Answer : I watch movies strictly at home, and strictly alone. My ideal time is late night, when there is no light and the dark creates a cinema-like atmosphere. I really like it when my room is completely dark ... that fall onto the arrow becomes the next movie to watch. You never know what you will get :)
Description : If you could go back in time and make a change to the script of "Back to the Future", what would you change?
Last Answer : When Marty goes into the future, he sees that he is now a washed up actor with Parkinson’s.
Description : Shall we say farewell to the master of horror?
Last Answer : Seriously? Oh wow! Bummer…
Description : Do you know what this television programme or film was?
Last Answer : The land of the lost? With Will Ferrell. I seriously tried reading all that. Can you eliminate 90% of the back story and just include the facts please.
Description : Can you suggest any racial issues or culture clash themed feature film titles?
Last Answer : Did you mean Crash? Another Babel.
Description : Star Trek V is so bad that................. Can you help @filmfann fill in the blank?
Last Answer : Star Trek V is so bad….... It makes me want to poke my eyes out with a sharp pencil.
Description : What is the most graphic film you have watched?
Last Answer : The Care Boars save Christmas. http://redlettermedia.com/shorts/the-care-boars-save-christmas/
Description : Has anyone seen "Jobs" yet?
Last Answer : Is that the new movie about Linda Lovelace?
Description : Can you identify this British comedy for me? It was a film from at least ten years ago.
Last Answer : This one?
Description : Bin Laden: did the Navy Seals have cameras mounted on their helmets?
Last Answer : answer:Yes they did. It was said somewhere in the reports that the president and his team watched the raid live (after some transmission errors). The Freedom of Information Act can be ignored in some ... -growing list of locations/hard-drives/etc that they are stored on. They'll come out eventually.
Description : Have you been traumatized by a scene in a movie? Do you still think about or relive it? How does it affect you?
Last Answer : answer:The scene in Saving Private Ryan where they have the knife fight upstairs, and the German slowly slides the knife into the American's heart and watches him die. It affected me in that I won' ... I heard an interview with the actor much later and he said that the scene really upset his mother.
Description : What are some interesting foreign films old enough to be out on DVD?
Last Answer : I very much doubt you’ll like my choice, based on your details, but whenever anyone asks for foreign movies worth watching I invariably choose this fine little movie.
Description : Which authority certifies both Indian and foreign films? -SST 10th
Last Answer : The Central Board of Film certification is the authority to certify both Indian and foreign films.
Description : Why not show films in original language?
Last Answer : I almost always watch foreign films in their original language. Most people I know prefer dubbed versions. I am sure they are trying to appeal to the masses.
Description : What are some ways that you can argue that learning a foreign language is bad?
Last Answer : Why in the world would expanding your knowlege and abilities to communicate with more people be a bad thing? me thinks your in HS and you dont want to learn the lang they are making you learn.
Description : Do you like any songs in a foreign language you don't understand (care to name some)?
Last Answer : I don’t hear many to know if I like them or not, but normally I like knowing what they’re saying. (Plus airow )
Description : An attorney friend recently uttered the phrase "hosphidery fosphidat" after a particularly trying day in court. He doesn't know what it means, nor do I. I am wondering if anyone out there (with foreign language aptitude or knowledge of root words) might have some idea of the meaning of what he said?
Last Answer : answer:Jumpin’ Jehosapath is a dated exclamation meaning “Wow” or something equally innocuous. Jehosaphat was a biblical king. Yr friend’s phrase sounds invented. Cartoon
Description : How long did it take to learn a foreign language?
Last Answer : Ich hat sprach im deutsch mit jedes Klasse im duolingo; aber mein deutsch ist immer schlecht. Sieben Jahre fur mich.
Description : What foreign language should I learn and how?
Last Answer : I don't know which language you should learn, but I thought I'd share a method: I recently found out that I have access to Rosetta Stone for free through my public library. I was just on the ... might just be the first level of their program, but that's still something, especially to get started!)
Description : Any Foreign Language Enthusiasts here?
Last Answer : I used to be able to speak Klingon but I forgot all of it.
Description : Can you ever learn to speak a foreign language as a native does?
Last Answer : It will depend on how much you interact with native speakers and try to internalise as your own and overall time spent.
Description : Can I ask a question in a foreign language?
Last Answer : No. You may put the information in the other language in the details.
Description : Do you think it's important to learn a foreign language?
Last Answer : answer:Yes. English isn’t my mother tongue, and I’m here. Beside with English I can access more information as many information sources aren’t written in my mother tongue.
Description : Which foreign language would likely be the easiest for a native English speaker to learn?
Last Answer : answer:Four skills needed; Reading, writing, listening and speaking. Spanish gets my vote. All of the Romance languages have the same grammar but Spanish is by far the easiest to pronounce. Speaking French well is a real challenge. German grammar is formidable as is their three-gender noun system
Description : What is a good way to improve listening skills when learning a foreign language?
Last Answer : Chinese movies? It helped me understanding what english speakers say.
Description : Have you experienced this while learning a foreign language?
Last Answer : answer:Yes, definitely. My first language is German, and I learned English when I was eleven. Ever since then, there have been moments when I couldn't think of the German word for something. I often just use ... I need to write well. I would never had made the mistake in the first place. ? Heehee.
Description : Which Foreign Language Should I Learn?
Last Answer : I’m going to say Japanese since you appear to be an anime fan. That way you can watch anime without annoying subs or the god awful dubs :)
Description : What are good sources of foreign language books online?
Last Answer : When you wrote “foreign language books,” do you mean like stories/literature or do you mean like books that teach you the language? Or both?
Description : Do you hear and translate (in your mind) a foreign language to your native speak?
Last Answer : I've taken three semesters of Latin in the last two years of school. I know what you're talking about, and it took me about a semester and a half before I started thinking in Latin , per sē. ... a more affordable option, watching a movie with Spanish audio) would be a way to speed up that process.
Description : Tip on practicing a foreign language?
Last Answer : See if you can find a club or a meet up with conversational Japanese speakers. Is there a Japanese Cultural Center/Buddhist center near you?
Description : Is a foreign language worth learning?
Last Answer : Welcome to fluther. It’s always good to learn other languages, even if you never get to the country. As someone that only speaks one language I really regret not having access to other language instruction.
Description : When studying and reading a novel in a foreign language - when/how often should one look up new words?
Last Answer : I think it depends on the reader. For me it's important to look up every word I'm unfamiliar with - but then, I'm not spoken-word fluent by any means, I can only just read and ... lead my mind off on a tangent sometimes, I find that more often it helps overall comprehension of the sentence.
Description : English, that glorious, at times under-appreciated language, consists of a base language and many foreign words - one of them Yiddish. What other foreign words should English include?
Last Answer : answer:There aren’t too many that English speakers don’t already use. The English language is like Roman religious beliefs, adopting part of whatever it takes over. I regularly use about half a dozen on that Yiddish word list, and am adept at using almost all the rest.
Description : Is there a word or two that you know in a foreign language?
Last Answer : answer:Hai, pazhalsta y kamsahamnida. I’ve always found being polite can go a long way when trying to get by in a foreign country. Oh and pi jiu is handy too; after all, so much talking makes a person thirsty. apologies for spelling at best it’s phonetic
Description : What foreign language would you try to learn?
Last Answer : I had Spanish in high school and college, but that was 30 years ago and I haven’t used it much since. So I just signed up for night class at the local community college, 6 hours a week for almost 4 months – I’m hoping to make real progress.
Description : What's the funniest experience you've had trying to speak a foreign language?
Last Answer : answer:I named my cat what I thought was the word for kitten in Hungarian. I know a Hungarian guy and I was telling him about it and he said that the way I pronounced it, I was saying “boobies” instead of Kitty. He thought that it was pretty funny!
Description : What's a good reason to learn a foreign language?
Last Answer : It is fantastic exercise and stimulation for the brain. That’s my number one reason.
Description : How to learn a foreign language very quickly?
Last Answer : answer:There is no quick and easy way to learn a foreign language - it takes kids years to learn their first language(s), and they're far better at it than adults. Essentially, the best way to learn a ... etc the simplest way to do this is to go and live in a country where the language is spoken.
Description : Foreign Language Certification?
Last Answer : Employers will want to see results, and will subject you to examination. I think just saying you are fluent on your Resume is more than enough.
Description : When and how should you teach a small child a foreign language?
Last Answer : Start right away, the sooner the better. If your school system has it in kindergarten that is great. There are fun workbooks at the bookstore you can use at home if you want.
Description : If you like reality shows like Survivor or Big Brother, could you watch them in a foreign language?
Last Answer : Yeah, all the talking is gibberish anyway.
Description : What's the best way to learn a foreign language if you're unable to travel to a foreign country and don't have funds for an expensive class?
Last Answer : Some people claim that Rosetta Stone is very efficacious. I have tried it, and liked it, but could not find the self-motivation necessary to complete the course.
Description : What is the most practical Foreign Language to Learn?
Last Answer : That might depend on what you want to do.