tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3369127277021590195.post5951586429658898390..comments2023-06-09T15:16:38.867+01:00Comments on It Doesn't Have To Be Right...: Top Ten Obscure SF FilmsIan Saleshttp://www.blogger.com/profile/15375389971610069381noreply@blogger.comBlogger7125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3369127277021590195.post-30775137724838090012010-11-02T13:33:41.304+00:002010-11-02T13:33:41.304+00:00There's two "lines" of dialog in Le ...There's two "lines" of dialog in Le Dernier Combat:<br />Bon ... Jour<br />Bon ... Jour<br /><br />:)Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3369127277021590195.post-26400526779748611592008-11-29T21:20:00.000+00:002008-11-29T21:20:00.000+00:00I would also recommend Frankenheimer's "Seconds" f...I would also recommend Frankenheimer's "Seconds" for your list. It's a pitch perfect nightmare ride through a dystopia that just happens to be contemporary society.Brent Smithhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02470432958137855084noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3369127277021590195.post-92182982117317907242008-11-24T22:05:00.000+00:002008-11-24T22:05:00.000+00:00Given how little foreign-language films are watche...Given how little foreign-language films are watched in the English-speaking world, is that really a surprise? But then I did say I don't consider foreign films such as Tarkovsky's, or <I>Alphaville</I>, or <I>The Host</I> especially obscure.<BR/><BR/>There's a reason why it's difficult to find good but obscure English-language films. They're obscure because they're rubbish. Perhaps there's one or two - although I don't think I'd call <I>Primer</I>, for instance, all that obscure...Ian Saleshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15375389971610069381noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3369127277021590195.post-6432063132887803832008-11-24T21:14:00.000+00:002008-11-24T21:14:00.000+00:00It's curious that your definition of obscure prett...It's curious that your definition of obscure pretty much equates to foreign. Not much of a surprise. What would be more interesting is a list of original English language pictures that might be considered obscure. Not sure if Galaxy of Terror qualifies as obscure. I actually thought it was infamous for its almost alien sex with Adrienne Barbeau scene.SciFiGuyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08698799262990588869noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3369127277021590195.post-85792816750474544522008-11-23T17:25:00.000+00:002008-11-23T17:25:00.000+00:00I considered putting Immortal on the list, but its...I considered putting <I>Immortal</I> on the list, but its use of CGI is a bit clunky. <I>Chrysalis</I> and <I>Eden Log</I> I'm aware of, but don't own. There's also Marc Caro's solo debut, <I>Dante 0.1</I>. The Spanish one is new to me. Thanks.Ian Saleshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15375389971610069381noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3369127277021590195.post-23713054032556104442008-11-23T16:51:00.000+00:002008-11-23T16:51:00.000+00:00Is Delicatessen deserving of the obscure tag? Perh...Is Delicatessen deserving of the obscure tag? Perhaps to mainstream audiences, but they're not likely to be reading this. Anyway, as well as that one I've actually seen 3 others from your list - Le Dernier Combat, Avalon and Natural City.<BR/><BR/>I can think of a few more recent releases which I watched this year - 3 French ones - Immortal, a French one directed by Enki Bilal, Chrysalis by Julian Leclerq and Eden Log by Franck Vestial - and from Spain, La Hora Fria from Elio Quiroga (the UK release is translated to The Dark Hour for some odd reason, as it should be The Cold Hour, which makes more sense).Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3369127277021590195.post-60649868719062910492008-11-23T14:33:00.000+00:002008-11-23T14:33:00.000+00:00I still owe you, big-time, for recommending "Galax...I still owe you, big-time, for recommending "Galaxy of Blood" to me some months back. I'll get even for that. I've been seeking out Tarkovsky's "Stalker" for some time...one of these days, I'll nail it. Your tastes are eclectic, your aesthetic completely mad. Makes for some fascinating choices. Always look forward to your posts...Anonymousnoreply@blogger.com