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1) A term that can apply to anyone, particularly Americans, who are intimidated and/or resentful at the fact that other entertaining movies do in fact exist outside their country and are of a different language. This "resentment" is more of a type of 'refusal' to accept the fact that there is talent and originality by other movie industry's and directors outside of the country they live in.
2) Generally applies to Americans who are too lazy too watch a Foreign Film because it involves reading and/or they feel that any movie that is NOT in English could never possibly be worth their time nor live up to the greatness that they feel Hollywood is; therefore causing Hollywood to capitalize off Foreign films by remaking them into “American versions” for the “Typical” beer-drinking, loud, impatient, low attention-span, American.
Claude: “Wow, I saw this movie the other day where this woman is blackmailed and then imprisoned for like 13 years. But then she comes back for vengeance against the dude her set her up.”
David: “Oh really, that sounds interesting. I wanna see it. Who’s in it?”
Claude: “A great Korean actress, but you probably won’t know who she is.”
David: “Oh…wait, is the movie in English?”
Claude: “No, actually it’s a Korean movie. I remember you said you like all movies, especially good movies, so I’m pretty sure you’ll like this one.”
David: “Well, if it ain’t in English I ain’t watchin it! Anyway man, you’re a French dude; why would you watch a Korean movie?”
Claude: “Man, a good movie IS STILL a good movie no matter where it’s from.”
David: “Well….I’d rather enjoy what I’m watching, rather than reading it.”
Claude: “Aww man, you’ve got Foreign Film Phobia. That’s too bad. Well, never fear, Hollywood is making the watered down American version for your pampered ass.”
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Nicole Bartelme originated the Tribeca Film Festival, based in lower Manhattan with its focus on independent filmmakers and films with innovative sound tracks. Proceeds of the festival were to benefit ACE -the Association For Community Employment . A component of her blue print included a family day to celebrate film in the community, to appease rather than alienate its residents and enjoin them into the festivities. The late April dates she chose corresponded with potential Los Angles film buyers on route to Europe for the Cannes Film Festival. Bartelme, engaged in legalities with Jane Rosenthal of the Tribeca Film Center, relinquished all rights after 9/11, 2001. The Tribeca Film Festival was then launched in 2002 by Robert De Niro, Jane Rosenthal and Craig Hatkoff. The Festival’s mission is to promote New York City as a major filmmaking center and allow its filmmakers to reach the broadest possible audience. By upholding a belief in the artistic process as a means to tell the stories of loss and redemption, fear and prosperity, chaos and revolution with the spirit of independent film at the helm.
The Tribeca Film Festival is anchored in Tribeca and takes place in additional neighborhoods throughout Manhattan, featuring film screenings, special events, concerts, a family street fair, and panel discussions.
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The TriBeCa Film Festival, pioneered by Nicole Bartelme, has screened over 1300 films from over 80 countries since its first festival in 2002.
The TriBeCa Film Festival's initial focus encompassed films with a humanitarian message, great sound tracks and film technology. With organizer Jane Rosenthal at the helm the festival has grown to encompass films of many genres: from blockbusters to documentaries.
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A film genre popularized by film director Michael Bay, and his Transformers films.
A Michael Bay Film typically consists of over-the-top action, a weak story (usually with plot-holes), and a hot girl.
Guy 1: Did you see that new movie, Transformers?
Guy 2: Yeah, it was definitely a Michael Bay Film.
Guy 1: Huh?
Guy2: A bad story, cool special effects and action, and Megan Fox.
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A generally kind of creepy movie packed with metaphors, designed to make you uncomfortable and intrigued. Watching a David Lynch film is a very unique experience. To fully understand the themes and story you usually have to watch the films multiple times. The creative use of representation is reminiscent of the symbolism found in dreams. Genres include neo-noir, murder mystery, surrealistic horror, experimental, and maybe comedy.
Good David Lynch Film: Eraserhead, Elephant man, Blue Velvet, Twin Peaks season 1 and 2, Inland Empire, Mulholland Drive, Lost Highway, The Straight Story, and ALL of his short films. Bad David Lynch Film: Wild at Heart, Dune, Twin Peaks movie(unless you loved the show)
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Film School English is a lot like ordinary English, but with more swearing.
Jake: What the fuck is Film School English?
Sam: When you cuss a lot fucking more than you normally fucking would in a fucking sentence.
Jake: Shit! I fucking love fucking Film School English!
Sam: Fucking A! Let's fucking go fucking get a fucking beer!
Fanboys is a 2009 comedy film directed by Kyle Newman and starring Sam Huntington, Chris Marquette, Dan Fogler, Jay Baruchel and Kristen Bell. It was released in the United States on February 6, 2009, and in Canada on April 3, 2009.
The story is about on October 31, 1998, Eric Bottler (Sam Huntington) reunites with his old high school buddies Linus (Chris Marquette), Hutch (Dan Fogler), Windows (Jay Baruchel) and Zoe (Kristen Bell) at a Halloween party.
There is tension between Bottler and his old friends, due to Bottler being the only one that matured since high school. Bottler, now a successful car salesman, finds that his friends have not changed a bit since high school; the number one thing they still have in common is their love of Star Wars (and at one point the group become quietly enraptured while watching Stargate SG-1 on television).
The gang expresses their anticipation for the latest installment to the franchise, Star Wars Episode I: The Phantom Menace. Linus proposes an idea that Bottler and he had been plotting since they were children: to infiltrate Skywalker Ranch and steal a rough cut of the film.
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Star Wars Nerd: DUUUDE. I WANNA REPEAT WHAT THE FANBOYS DID!
Calm Star Wars nerd: Dude, Fanboys(2009 film)was based on 1998, the episode is already out...
Star Wars Nerd: DAMMIT. I had to be eleven back then. Ugh.