I am American born and raised. I have lived in Europe for one year of my life (Germany). I have Netflix and I have seen many foreign TV shows through it on live streaming. Some of my favorites are: The IT Crowd and the original British version of The Office. Some movies have played in the USA like Hot Fuzz (I own the DVD) and I loved many. Also many shows are produced for the USA market, but are filmed in Canada for cost. I have seen enough of them to recognise them. Some examples are Smallville and Dead Like Me.
I have begun to apprecitate many of the shows produced in Canada as a Canadian production (not American) even though the setting is supposed to be in the USA. I even have a few favorite Canadian actors that are not greatly billed as such in the USA.
I ask this because I feel short changed here some times. These are great shows/movies and I would not have an oppertunity to see them except for Netflix because our local retailers and video rental stores do not offer them. To have a technology allow me the oppertunity is very much appreciated by me. If I can't afford a holiday to whatever country whenever I want, at least I can experience some of their culture through their entertaiment from TV or movies.
My questions to all non-Americans are these:
1. What current or somewhat recent TV shows produced in America (or perceived American) do you like or get in your country?
2. Do American movies hold dominate position in your country compared to native productions?
3. What are your favorite American movies or held as popular in your country?
4. What shows in America that you have heard of do you wish played in your country and why? Here in the USA It's Always Sunny In Philidalphia is funny. But I don't see them pushing it to foreign markets.
5. What are some productions in your counrty that you like that I as an American should give a try if I can find the oppertunity to do so? Please seperate by TV or movie.
I like comedy, action, and drama. Sci-fi is a popular gengre for me in general, but I also like most others.
Please list in groups of five or more to the questions. This is not a my country is better than yours thread. I would like to experience more of what the world has to offer and understand how much American productions have as influence.
Please indicate the country you are from. Any additional perspective you have, but not a direct response to the above questions will be appreciated. All I ask is you keep it related to the OT.
Thanks.
I have begun to apprecitate many of the shows produced in Canada as a Canadian production (not American) even though the setting is supposed to be in the USA. I even have a few favorite Canadian actors that are not greatly billed as such in the USA.
I ask this because I feel short changed here some times. These are great shows/movies and I would not have an oppertunity to see them except for Netflix because our local retailers and video rental stores do not offer them. To have a technology allow me the oppertunity is very much appreciated by me. If I can't afford a holiday to whatever country whenever I want, at least I can experience some of their culture through their entertaiment from TV or movies.
My questions to all non-Americans are these:
1. What current or somewhat recent TV shows produced in America (or perceived American) do you like or get in your country?
2. Do American movies hold dominate position in your country compared to native productions?
3. What are your favorite American movies or held as popular in your country?
4. What shows in America that you have heard of do you wish played in your country and why? Here in the USA It's Always Sunny In Philidalphia is funny. But I don't see them pushing it to foreign markets.
5. What are some productions in your counrty that you like that I as an American should give a try if I can find the oppertunity to do so? Please seperate by TV or movie.
I like comedy, action, and drama. Sci-fi is a popular gengre for me in general, but I also like most others.
Please list in groups of five or more to the questions. This is not a my country is better than yours thread. I would like to experience more of what the world has to offer and understand how much American productions have as influence.
Please indicate the country you are from. Any additional perspective you have, but not a direct response to the above questions will be appreciated. All I ask is you keep it related to the OT.
Thanks.