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10-03-2006 05:21 PM |
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Originally posted by Phalanx
I find that my tastes overall have matured a little...I think I'm more open to trying new kinds of movies I may not have watched at a younger age.
Asian films, black and whites, "mature" sci-fi...never gave those much of a chance, now some are among my favourite films.
With that, I've left behind a few crappy "explosion" films...loved those as a kid, now I just find them a chore.
I generally won't judge a film 'til I've watched it, but yes...I don't find I'm generally as satisfied with movies these days...I expect thats the deal with a lot of people, as you grow, you figure out your tastes...etc.
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Well said...
I certainly would not be watching some of things that I do if it hadn't been for say, my older brother, who has incredible taste in film or a friend saying, "I know you're not into (insert genre), but I just bought this, and I thought..." Also, my horror tastes have expanded by my exposure to or through (take your pick:D ) this forum.
However, my taste in "horror" itself is leaning more towards films like "The Ring" and less towards films like "The Devil's Rejects." It isn't because one director is better per-se, but more because of the stories. You know, because films are stories... moving pictures. As I said in a previous thread, there are too many violent sociopathic people in the real world, so I'd rather not "escape" to a world filled with the same kind of people. I'd rather be frightened/intrigued by something else that isn't a part of this "daily reality" type thing.
Also, if I may ramble on... I want to watch a movie to be entertained. If there happens to be a deep underlying point about the tragedy of the human subconscience, great. If not, I don't give a shit, as long as it was a good story, and I was entertained. For example, many of you greatly dislike M. Night Shyamalan. Sure, he's campy, but the fucker tells a good story, and that's something that I appreciate (and the fact that he casts Bryce Dallas Howard a lot. She's purdy:) ).
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