The Foreigner: A Film by Amos Poe

Starring:Patti Astor, Pusante Byzantium, James Crosby, Robin Crutchfield, David Forshtay, Duncan Hannah, Deborah Harry, Chirine El Khadem, Steven Kramer (III), David Letray, Ana Marton, Richard Merkin, Klaus Mettig, Eric Mitchell, Susan Morris (II), Anya Phillips (III), Kitty Sondern, Ronny Stefan, SÃ©verine
Studio: Eclectic DVD Dist.
Product Type: DVD

Description

Directed by Amos Poe, this 90 minute film tells the story of Max Menace, a foreigner adrift in the threatening environment of New York City. He views the world as senseless and aspires to acts of viloence, out of sheer boredom. According to Mark Segal of the Pasadena Film Forum, The Foreigner swerves away from the moral and stylistic codes of Hollywood on the one hand and from the cerebral refinement and cultural aspirations of the avant garde on the other.

Customer Reviews:

"When we dream that we dream we are beginning to wake up.".......2006-10-05

Written, directed, produced and even starring Amos Poe, No Wave film "The Foreigner" was made on a $5,000 budget. And unfortunately it shows. In this black and white film, blond German secret agent Max Menace (Eric Mitchell) arrives at the airport one night. He intends to hide out in New York and rents a room at the Chelsea Hotel. He's followed by female P.I. Fili Harlow (Patti Astor) and is soon hunted throughout the city. The New York underground scene can, apparently, make mincemeat of even a German secret agent.

A great deal of the action is deliberately composed of long shots and no dialogue in this minimalist, existential film. In one scene, the characters discuss Max Menace and the camera shots focus on a hairy belly button, feet, a drill, a belt, etc. There are some good elements--the alienation of the city landscape is clearly apparent, neon lights reflect on city streets, etc. But one of the main problems is the abysmal acting. Debbie Harry manages to hold her own (as always) as Dee Trik, and she has a great scene in an alley. For Punk enthusiasts, The Cramps, and The Erasers all appear in the film. Another huge problem is the sound quality. In several scenes, it's almost impossible to hear what the characters are saying. "The Foreigner" is an improvement over "Unmade Beds", but it's destined for only a tiny audience. Still, it would be interesting to see what Amos Poe could do with a bigger budget and people who can act--displacedhuman

AMOS POE INVENTED "NO-WAVE/PUNK" FILM.......2003-12-31

An amazing example of "no-wave" cinema, the story of Max Menace, super-spy and the "foreigner" of the title, on the run from everyone, from American intelligencia to NYC punks. Features cameos by the Cramps and Debbie Harry. Influenced by Godard's "Alphaville" and Cassavetes' "Shadows", and itself a stylistic influence on Jim Jarmusch.

Beats the crap out of movies by people like Nick Zedd or Richard Kern. This is the real thing!

A MUST OWN!

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