questions about IFC & International Channel...
#1
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questions about IFC & International Channel...
I'm considering upgrading my cable package & am wondering how much some of these extra channels are worth.
Does IFC edit their movies or show commercials? Do they have a good sized library or is it pretty much the same stuff every month?
Is there much to get involved in & enjoy on the International Channel for someone who only speaks English? Or is it more of a novelty type thing where you tune in for a couple of minutes every once in a while to hear people "talk funny?"
Any comments are appreciated...
Does IFC edit their movies or show commercials? Do they have a good sized library or is it pretty much the same stuff every month?
Is there much to get involved in & enjoy on the International Channel for someone who only speaks English? Or is it more of a novelty type thing where you tune in for a couple of minutes every once in a while to hear people "talk funny?"
Any comments are appreciated...
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Re: questions about IFC & International Channel...
Originally posted by Lokimok
I'm considering upgrading my cable package & am wondering how much some of these extra channels are worth.
Does IFC edit their movies or show commercials? Do they have a good sized library or is it pretty much the same stuff every month?
Is there much to get involved in & enjoy on the International Channel for someone who only speaks English? Or is it more of a novelty type thing where you tune in for a couple of minutes every once in a while to hear people "talk funny?"
Any comments are appreciated...
I'm considering upgrading my cable package & am wondering how much some of these extra channels are worth.
Does IFC edit their movies or show commercials? Do they have a good sized library or is it pretty much the same stuff every month?
Is there much to get involved in & enjoy on the International Channel for someone who only speaks English? Or is it more of a novelty type thing where you tune in for a couple of minutes every once in a while to hear people "talk funny?"
Any comments are appreciated...
The International Channel is, IMO, less useful for a monoligual Anglophone. They used to show Hong Kong action films on Friday nights, which had subtitles. The only reason I watched the International Channel was for Italian soccer, which they show every Sunday. When we got our dish I started watching it on RAI International, instead, since they show more matches, and have highligh shows as well.
#3
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IFC shows all films uncut, without any commercials, and usually they are OAR.
You can browse their schedule on their website:
http://www.ifctv.com/
You can browse their schedule on their website:
http://www.ifctv.com/
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Originally posted by costanza187
believe me, IFC doesnt cut anything out! No commercials, its actually a pretty cool channel
believe me, IFC doesnt cut anything out! No commercials, its actually a pretty cool channel
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Yeah, I'd say Turner Classic, IFC and Sundance are in a deadlock for best movie channel. I just wish they'd stop using the stupid logos at the bottom. Other than that as far as I can tell they are always uncut and OAR, which is nice. I wish at least one of them would go HD, I'd watch it more often.
I probably watch Turner the most just because there are so many classics I haven't seen but know by reputation, it's good to catch up. Some indie films had to be independant just because they weren't very good
I probably watch Turner the most just because there are so many classics I haven't seen but know by reputation, it's good to catch up. Some indie films had to be independant just because they weren't very good
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I've had IFC for a year now and it is the channel that is most often on. While they do tend to recycle their schedule, there are always a couple movies a month I've never seen (or haven't in a really long time). Samurai Saturdays is almost always one of the 26 Zatoichi films , though last year they did throw in Throne of Blood a month before it was released on DVD.
I would say, don't hesitate to get IFC. Uncut, uninterupted movies. Dinner for Five is a hoot. If you like indies, go for it.
A word of warning if you have kids. Many of the movies are not appropriate for young ones and they play R-rated at any time of the day. So if you have the ability to lock channels, I'd use it.
I would say, don't hesitate to get IFC. Uncut, uninterupted movies. Dinner for Five is a hoot. If you like indies, go for it.
A word of warning if you have kids. Many of the movies are not appropriate for young ones and they play R-rated at any time of the day. So if you have the ability to lock channels, I'd use it.