No.12432 [Open Thread]
How do I get into watching cinema (without film school)? It seems really hard to get into and understand. Recently I have been watching some films by Refn, P.T.A, Harmony Korine, Kubrick etc. I am well aware this is not the lofty heights of cinema but it has at least cracked open the door for me in wanting to see films with a more artistic bent. However whenever I try and look for more stuff to watch, the recommendations are the same A24 releases that I don't really care for. I tried to find one of those "must watch" lists also and it was basically just a bunch of pop culture meme movies like "The Goonies" and "Ghostbusters" that everyone and their grandma has seen.
So, how do I do it? How does somebody get into truly appreciating film? Pic related is probably the closest thing i've seen to "real cinema" and I enjoyed it thoroughly. Also looking for some starter recommendations of what I should watch first. Also I know >spoonfeeding but I figured you guys wouldn't mind considering this isn't a huge board.
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No.12448
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No.12449
>>12448
The classic mubi list
Did someone named Kenji post on 4chan long ago?
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No.12451
>>12435
>Shoah
Does that film have anything going for it other than the length?
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No.12452
>>12451
I don't know I haven't seen it. But it seems out of place on that list. Does it really belong in the Top 50?
I've seen many more people raving about Dekalog than Shoah, so I'd say watch that instead.
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No.12454
>>12452
>Does it really belong in the Top 50?
I'd say no, but it's not as easy as it seems to make a top 50 list of entry level films. I found this chart from an old thread.
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