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Originally Posted by Straker
I think there's actually an irony to what you are saying, because I believe the exact opposite is what happens if people aren't prepared to make the odd leap of faith now and then, or maybe bend a little here and there, why? Well that's simple.... Most people have only seen 'cookie cutter' movie lists and 'classic' movies. I actually think what can elevate the list beyond the typical staple diet of movies everyone has seen or everyone can put in a box is making small leaps of faith here and there.
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But a vote for a movie you haven't seen means nothing. Except that you like and respect the person who asked you to vote for it. Maybe if you had actually watched the movie, you would have hated it. It's possible you would have loved it, too - but watch it first and then form your OWN opinion. Well, I don't make the rules - but that's my opinion :cool:
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Originally Posted by Straker
I don't think the list becomes interesting by having 200 movies that every single person has seen or is aware of, I actually think it becomes interesting when the spotlight gets put on movies that people simply haven't seen.
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I'm definitely not saying that we as a group should all have seen every single movie on the list :) I'm saying that when someone gives their vote/backing for a movie that they personally haven't seen yet, then it's not really worth anything. The movie might make the list, but it doesn't mean it actually deserves to be on it.
But yes, it's DEFINITELY interesting to see some not so well known titles in these threads, and I'm always interested in hearing other people's opinions and checking out movies I haven't seen before. A lot of crap has won awards, and a lot of gems get no attention.
I have been a horror fan all my life, and I respect the opinions of others, but I also respect my own - even if that means that someone thinks I'm an idiot or "not a real horror fan". I don't feel the need to impress anyone - but I do love a good debate :)