There aren't that many documentaries about video games so to say that this is easily the best of the bunch might not mean much to many (that's a lot of M's right there), but it is. It's also one of the best documentaries I've ever seen. If the film-makers idea was to first give you a really great view of how some of these indie developers do their stuff and why, then have you on the edge of your seat as release day looms and problems arrive, then finish by leaving you a little bit misty and in a really good mood? If that was their idea then it worked for me.It's every bit as brilliant as the games that are featured. I think people owe it to themselves to watch this.
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How subtitles are presented, both visually and structurally, can have a significant impact on a player's enjoyment of a game. The difference between a good and bad experience is usually down to the same few easily fixable issues. This article discusses the top 3 basic fundamentals and top 10 general good practices, well established principles both from within gaming and from other related industries, together with some thoughts on gathering and sharing usage data.
If a temporary UI element (e.g. QTE prompt) appears in that space at any point, temporarily move the subtitles up a little to avoid overlap. If the elements are large and would push the subtitles up into the top half of the screen, move them all of the way to the top. The following example relates to playback controls, but would apply equally to things like QTE prompts or large in-game menus: Dynamic subtitle positioning.
There is a general lack of data on subtitle/caption usage. The 79% CNet survey is obvious justification for investment in subtitles, but it is pretty unscientific, a relatively small sample and representative of people who read the article and felt strongly enough about responding, rather than actual players of any particular game.
While it by no means ends the string of sub-par video game adaptation feature films, the short film PAPERS, PLEASE -- based on Lucas Pope's indie darling Papers, Please -- is ten minutes of cinematic gold. Perhaps this is in part to Lucas Pope's involvement in script writing, but everyone who has played the bureaucratic-based title (and anyone who likes good short films) should take a moment to check out the film.
The short film itself has impeccable costume and set design, even choosing to have the entire script performed in Russian. Of course, English (and other languages) subtitles are available to those not Russian-fluent. Without going too much into spoilers, the quick story does capture the stress of the game, with the protagonist having to make frequent moral decisions on what is permitted past the Arstotzka checkpoint.
In comparison to captions, subtitles are essentially captions displayed at the bottom of a video, movie, or television screen. They provide a translation or transcription of the dialogue or narrative.
Sometimes, we can get sick of the Hollywood pazazz. We crave something more insightful, down-to-earth, and demonstrative of unique and raw talent. For those of us who value these, independent movies seem to scratch an itch unlike any major film production.
Spamflix is a video rental service dedicated to showcasing the most offbeat and avant-garde films. The service prides itself on its absurd line-up of titles, which it claims will "surprise, shock, entertain and amaze" users. These genre films span borders and come from all parts of the world; upon purchase, which usually starts at $5, they will be available to watch for 72 hours or 3 whole days. Spamflix also offers themed film packs, online games, and for true-blue fanatics, an updated movie newsletter.
Popcornflix is an online streaming service that offers movies and TV shows to watch for free. The unique thing about it is that it offers originals from film schools and some web series they produced themselves.
Released in 2020, the remake of the freeware horror RPG/puzzle game Mad Father is available on the Nintendo Switch and the PC. The game was developed by small Japanese indie studio Sen and it seems to take inspiration from titles like Corpse Party.
Selena is the entertainment and news editor for Good Housekeeping, where she covers the latest on TV, movies and celebrities. In addition to writing and editing entertainment news, she also spotlights the Hispanic and Latinx community through her work. She is a graduate of CUNY Hunter College with a B.A. in journalism and creative writing.
I am trying to sort the tv and movies with Spanish audio or subtitles that are rated 4.0 and higher. I tried exporting the list to a spreadsheet but it did not work. If I print out all the movies and tv shows it will be about 80 pages. Is there another way that I can extract only 4.0 and higher?
The tables on each of the aforementioned pages are sortable. However, it appears there are no movies on the US Netflix with a rating of 4.0 and higher. Sorting the list of TV shows on Netflix US with Spanish subtitles and audio should give you a little better results as it appears there are multiple series with Spanish audio rated at 4.0 and higher.
K-drama addicts know that the only way to satiate one's appetite for more Korean drama content is to either unplug the TV and/or disconnect the Internet so you can't stream shows anymore. (This seems drastic, I know, but as someone who has watched more than half a dozen Korean dramas (opens in new tab) in just the span of one month, the need for consumption is real.) And I wholeheartedly support your addiction. But when you've finished making your way through all the best Korean dramas on Netflix, it's time to tune into some good ol' fashioned Korean movies on the platform. (Bonus: Most Korean movies, on Netflix and otherwise, come in right under that two-hour mark.)
From romances like Tune in For Love to sci-fi epics like Space Sweepers, Korean movies offer an escape into worlds with intense plot twists and cheesy scenes (which we love). Browse our favorite Korean movies on Netflix, below, then sit back with some snacks and hit the play button. (And if you're looking for more of our favorite Korean TV shows on Netflix, or the best new Korean movies of 2023, we've got those too.)
If you like movies like Inception, give this 2017 South Korean film a watch. The story centers around investigative journalist Dae-ho whose son is kidnapped with little chance of rescue. Three years pass, and Dae-ho learns of a new form of therapy that allows people to relive important memories through lucid dreams. His friend conducts the therapy on him, allowing Dae-ho to go back to the day his son was kidnapped. Dae-ho finds a new trail of evidence and, accompanied by Detective Song, who was on the case three years ago, sets out on a journey to uncover the truth.
"The Korean thirst for movies about government and corporate malfeasance continues unabated in Pandora," wrote The Hollywood Reporter (opens in new tab). When an earthquake strikes a small Korean town that houses a rundown nuclear power plant, it causes an explosion that quickly affects Jae-hyeok, who lives in the town, and his lover Yeon-joo, who works at the plant. The situation spirals out of control, and it's up to Jae-hyeok and his coworkers to return to the nuclear power plant in order to save everyone.
Not the first name you associate with fantasy, but Woody Allen pulled off one of his more out-there conceits with this tribute to the transportive power of the movies. It tells of a housewife (Mia Farrow) who, during the Depression, is swept off her feet by her favourite movie character (Jeff Daniels), who steps down from the screen and sweeps her into a heady romance. It gives a whole new meaning to the idea of the fantasy movie.
Whether you opt to delve into Italian music, the vibrant Italian YouTube community, or these magnificent Italian movies, even the pickiest learners can find an aspect of modern Italian culture to complement their learning.
But imagine if a movie critic knew nothing of Annie Hall? Or Raging Bull? Imagine a videogame critic not even knowing how to do the most basic move in fighting games? As long as the critic is forthcoming about it, I don't think any credibility would be lost.
Like Disney, Paramount has all but gotten out of the independent film business to focus their efforts on a small number of big budget movies. But whereas Disney sold off Miramax Films after scaling it back to almost nothing, the Paramount Vantage banner remains in rare use on modest films with limited commercial prospects. Paramount recently invoked the specialty division for just the second time in the past eighteen months.This latest release was Jeff, Who Lives at Home, a film written and directed by brothers Jay and Mark Duplass, the biggest filmmakers to emerge from the Mumblecore movement. The siblings' first quasi-mainstream feature, Cyrus (2010) starring John C. Reilly and Jonah Hill, was acclaimed and at least close to profitable. Thus, the Duplasses were able to secure a $10 million budget to make another indie dramedy as they saw fit.Jason Segel holds the title role, playing a 30-year-old stoner/slacker who indeed lives in the basement of his mother's house. Jeff is a big believer in signs, both as in indications of destiny and as in M. Night Shyamalan's Signs. The film opens with what first appears to be a philosophical statement; an onscreen quote expands line by line, becoming a little more dubious with each addition and then getting attributed to simply "Jeff." He is shown to be recording his thoughts on Shyamalan's alien invasion movie on what is revealed to be a toilet in use.The Duplass Brothers are not, as you might suspect, having a laugh at Shyamalan's expense, as tempting as that becomes with his ongoing artistic descent. Instead, they are defining the film's protagonist, a lonely man at a crossroads who post-bong-hit finds meaning in an infomercial and a phone call to the wrong number. Then, Jeff's mother Sharon (Susan Sarandon) calls him from work to remind him of the one task she'd like from him to make her birthday special: a piece of a pantry door has broken and Jeff is to go to the store to buy some wood glue to fix it.That sounds simple enough, but Jeff has to take a bus to get there. On it, he is distracted by a commuter in a basketball jersey bearing the name Kevin, the same name that the errant dialer asked for earlier. Believing there to be some cosmic significance to this coincidence, Jeff follows the young man to a basketball court, where he joins in a pickup game.Later, circumstances lead Jeff to walk past the very Hooters restaurant where his older brother Pat (Ed Helms), a goateed paint salesman, is conducting business. There is some animosity between the siblings and it doesn't ease up after Pat crashes his brand new Porsche into a tree. Happenstance sets the two brothers on a mission to spy on Pat's wife Linda (Judy Greer), who they spot with an unknown man. Convinced that she is cheating on him, Pat sends Jeff to reconnoiter at a neighboring bistro booth. Their suspicions seem further confirmed when the expedition proceeds to a hotel.While the brothers are butting heads and making discoveries, their long-widowed mother is getting some mysterious, flirtatious, anonymous instant messages from someone at her workplace. Jeff is an earnest and highly appealing film. The Duplasses clearly believe in the entertainment value of ordinary human interaction and this film proves their faith is well-placed. There isn't a scene that rings untrue, even as the film unfolds with a series of improbable coincidences. It is set in Baton Rouge, a city you are probably unfamiliar with and yet one that resembles any number of mid-sized American cities you've likely encountered. The design of a single average yet extraordinary day, unfolding so naturally and matter-of-factly, recalls Robert Altman's Short Cuts. Like that 1993 film, this one sustains an air of familiarity, producing moments you recognize but rarely stop to appreciate.By presenting those moments in a palatable 80-minute narrative, this film encourages you to celebrate strange, mundane experiences. The scenarios are funny while always shedding light on characters and their world views. The easy, lazy choice would have been to make the unemployed homebody the punchline and disturbance to his grown-up brother. And yet we see that Pat is far more immature and troubled than the brother he likes to ridicule. The screenplay puts forth moments of profundity without being pretentious. It is substantial even though many narrow-minded viewers will surely dismiss it as a movie "where nothing happens." The film's winning tone is threatened in a climax where things seem very much in doubt. Thankfully, it recovers, and restores order with a well-earned, feel-good finale in which somehow both nothing and everything have changed since the morning.It is a shame that movies like this must remain in obscurity while dumber, broader, less original ones get seen by the masses. At the same time, I'd be foolish not to think that some of you reading will question or doubt my recommendation, either now or after having seen the movie. There is something about the film sure to rub some viewers the wrong way, be it flawed characters deemed insufficiently likeable, developments declared far-fetched, the frequent use of profanity, or the Duplasses' aesthetic of ever-shaky handheld camera work with random zooms in and out. Those off-putting characteristics only make Jeff all the more potent for the few who will manage to both see and appreciate this easily overlooked treat.Watch a scene from Jeff, Who Lives at Home: 2ff7e9595c
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