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jimmy spako wrote: Sun Feb 02, 2025 5:59 am Classic short films with subs can also be a good way to get them into watching foreign language stuff if they are not used to it.

This is a good idea. They used to make DVD compilations of Russian animated shorts from this period. They're all visually distinct and have lots of potential for discussion of theme etc.

Also would consider cherry picking the more accessible, least brutal Bergman film(s).

I'd have to rewatch but my first ideas would be Seventh Seal, or Fanny and Alexander.

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At that age, I'd be curious to see which Hitchcock films resonate. Maybe don't start with Vertigo, but the pacing and humor of several of his films might work for your kids.

Has the surly adolescent phase kicked in yet? When it does, maybe try The Loneliness of the Long Distance Runner.

Carl wrote: Fri Feb 07, 2025 2:39 pm At that age, I'd be curious to see which Hitchcock films resonate. Maybe don't start with Vertigo, but the pacing and humor of several of his films might work for your kids.

Has the surly adolescent phase kicked in yet? When it does, maybe try The Loneliness of the Long Distance Runner.

Ha. No, the dorky phase. I’ll check that out. All these tips are great.

Carl wrote: Fri Feb 07, 2025 2:39 pm At that age, I'd be curious to see which Hitchcock films resonate. Maybe don't start with Vertigo, but the pacing and humor of several of his films might work for your kids.

Has the surly adolescent phase kicked in yet? When it does, maybe try The Loneliness of the Long Distance Runner.

just watched that after thinking i had read the book at one point.
not bad, but i'm not sure my kids would put it at the top of their list. it made me wish for accurate subtitles, then.

Another good place to start with artier somewhat abstract cinema: the short films of Norman McLaren.

National Film Board of Canada: Norman McLaren playlist

Godzilla Minus One. Seriously.

Many people here likely already know about this, but Kanopy https://www.kanopy.com/en is free through lots of public https://www.kanopy.com/en/signup/find/public library
and university libraries https://www.kanopy.com/en/signup/find/university
and has a pretty interesting range of things to stream.

I'm looking forward to the age where my kids might appreciate stuff like Metropolis or The Third Man. They're 9 and 10 now and are still having a bit of trouble following plot and not immediately blurting out questions when something happens that will definitely be explained later. The phrase I have to keep repeating is, "don't worry, they'll explain that soon enough..."