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Originally Posted by neverending
Whether or not symbolism in a particular film is incomprehensible or not, depends on the viewer, so let's just use the term symbolism. Symbolism, non-linear plots and slow pacing are all things that intrigue me. I enjoy films that challenge me and ask more from me as a viewer than just staring slack jawed at a screen full of fast action, explosions, and superficial plots.
Yes, I'm exaggerating to make a point.
I do enjoy all your "pretentious" directors. Watching their films has enriched my life.
And no- I will not explain the symbolism behind any film.
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As I have said several times, I do enjoy some "pretentious" films; for instance 2001 A Space Odyssey. I will not even pretend I understood what the overall point was, but sometimes a movie is so beautiful and mesmerizing just to look at that questions of what it all means cease to matter; and people can criticize Stanley Kubrick and 2001 all they want; I would completely understand why they would. It was slow, incomprehensible, and (dare I say?) pretentious, but I loved it all the same.
I always admire anyone who tries to do something different (these days, with all the remakes out there, it is desperately needed), but sometimes being different just isn't enough.
P.S. I'll cut David Lynch some slack, but not the others.