sdb Posted 19 February 2013 Posted 19 February 2013 Not seen any Harry Potter or LOTR. They don't appeal to me and they're bloody long aren't they? Not seen any Terminator films either. Again, doesn't really appeal but feel I should've seen them.
The People's Hero Posted 19 February 2013 Posted 19 February 2013 All films are rubbish apart from Battle Royale. And Pulp Fiction.
leicsmac Posted 19 February 2013 Posted 19 February 2013 Sci-fi might be ok for some but the problem is generally going to be avoiding the 35 year old virgin quotes that will come with your support of it. I'd imagine it's not worth it. Back to the Future was good, does that count as sci-fi? Never got into anything with 'Star' at the front. This is true - the snobbish social stigma (unintentional alliteration there) towards sci-fi and space opera is....well fvcking annoying, to put it bluntly. Like some of the modern comic book films it's done a lot of growing up over the last few years and has produced some pretty excellent stuff - Serenity being a key example. People just don't see it. Personally I've never been into the Trek films or Star Wars for that matter, but ones like Event Horizon and the first Matrix film are really good. Back on topic, some Akira Kurosawa films are a must watch. Yojimbo, The Seven Samurai are the two best. Moving into more modern times most of the ones I would mention have been said already, but another couple of standouts are City of God, Fight Club and Se7en. One of the most emotionally charged endings of any film ever. Spoilers ahoy!
foxfanazer Posted 19 February 2013 Posted 19 February 2013 All the godfathers, shawshank redemption and schindlers list
Kitchandro Posted 19 February 2013 Posted 19 February 2013 One of the most emotionally charged endings of any film ever. Spoilers ahoy! Terrific. Love that film. Spacey is such a creepy bastard.
Guest Posted 19 February 2013 Posted 19 February 2013 Yes, but a pedo would say raping a child is fantastic, but a) its subjective and everyone has different tastes and b) I wouldn't do that on principle either. Does that make me close minded? So you're saying that pedophilia is the equivalent of a type of movie. You're talking crap. Neither am I saying you have to watch them. I really don't give a **** what you watch, I'm saying that you shouldn't be saying a whole film sub set that you've never watched are crap. Which is what 1 or 2 people tried to say. It's not crap, it's possibly not to their taste but if they've never watched it they wouldn't know. Do you watch porn movies TPH? Sci-fi might be ok for some but the problem is generally going to be avoiding the 35 year old virgin quotes that will come with your support of it. I'd imagine it's not worth it. Back to the Future was good, does that count as sci-fi? Never got into anything with 'Star' at the front. Obviously Back to the Future is Sci-fi. It's about time travel do you think it's a period drama? Not getting into anything with STAR at the front is extremely bizzare - there are a lot of movies that start with the letters STAR that are not Sci-fi even.
The People's Hero Posted 19 February 2013 Posted 19 February 2013 So you're saying that pedophilia is the equivalent of a type of movie. Nope. I think it was you that just said that. Forget the subject matter, that isn't important, its the fact that you have your taste/preference and mock others for doing the same but having a different taste or preference. I think Bob Dylan is the best thing to have happened to music, but I'm not going to try to convince you, I'm happy to enjoy it myself.
Guest MattP Posted 19 February 2013 Posted 19 February 2013 Obviously Back to the Future is Sci-fi. It's about time travel do you think it's a period drama? Not getting into anything with STAR at the front is extremely bizzare - there are a lot of movies that start with the letters STAR that are not Sci-fi even. I dunno, when you watch BTTF you feel like it has more in common with a 1950's gangster or high school drama for the most part of it. I know it would be classed as sci fi but you would never feel like you were watching of that genre apart from a few short moments across the film. I don't think anyone would generally mock a person's lack of sexual activity either for admitting to watching it. I can't think of a good film that starts with 'Star' I've ever seen.
Guest Posted 19 February 2013 Posted 19 February 2013 Nope. I think it was you that just said that. Forget the subject matter, that isn't important, its the fact that you have your taste/preference and mock others for doing the same but having a different taste or preference. I think Bob Dylan is the best thing to have happened to music, but I'm not going to try to convince you, I'm happy to enjoy it myself. You have a problem with reading. I made the point that you shouldn't mock those who watch SCIfi or any other sort of film. I haven't mocked any type of film watches I've called out those who have and you for your stupid link of sci fi films and paedophilia. Quite moronic!
Guest Posted 19 February 2013 Posted 19 February 2013 I dunno, when you watch BTTF you feel like it has more in common with a 1950's gangster or high school drama for the most part of it. I know it would be classed as sci fi but you would never feel like you were watching of that genre apart from a few short moments across the film. which is what Trav and I said. Films that are Sci Fi usually have many of the themes found in other genres.
Zingari Posted 19 February 2013 Posted 19 February 2013 which is what Trav and I said. Films that are Sci Fi usually have many of the themes found in other genres. Yes i'm sure that's the case. Someone told me that Star Trek ( the original) is actually based on the old western Wagon Train . People tell me a lot of rubbish though, so i'm not sure if it's true .
Trav Le Bleu Posted 19 February 2013 Posted 19 February 2013 No it isn't. If someone refuses to do something on principle, it doesn't matter how much fun it might be or how exhilarating or fulfilling etc. You can't mock someone for acting on principle. I have a lot of respect for those who act on principle and have the courage of their own convictions. If someone doesn't like sci fi and as a result doesn't watch sci fi on principle, someone who loves sci fi raving on about how good it is and mocking someone for not watching it, is hardly going to convince anyone and just looks more close-minded and single-tracked than the person they are trying to portray as such. Each to their own. I've never understood trying to get someone to enjoy something which they don't enjoy. What's the principle? You're using principle in terms of a moral rule in your simile. Morals don't come into choosing whether to watch sci-fi or not, they would only come into how you morally judge all films. Morality is no more an issue than other genres. What you're meaning - which doesn't fit your allegory - is a fundamental assumption. Which is what I was saying. So many principles are based on assumptions, ie, there's no such thing as a good sci-fi film or there's no such thing as a good heavy metal song. Those kind of principles are close-minded. One word, two meanings. It happens; who'd have thought!?
Trav Le Bleu Posted 19 February 2013 Posted 19 February 2013 Yes i'm sure that's the case. Someone told me that Star Trek ( the original) is actually based on the old western Wagon Train . People tell me a lot of rubbish though, so i'm not sure if it's true . JFK Is a good film though. As I said in another thread a while back, Costner used to be a good actor.
whoareyaaa Posted 19 February 2013 Posted 19 February 2013 Thanks for sharing information. Actually I had also the same question in mind for a long time anyways you started this thread & I am so happy. I was going to build something like this you bastard, still buggy though its completely un-related content.
whoareyaaa Posted 19 February 2013 Posted 19 February 2013 Carlitos Way Prophet Star wars (never will watch it)
21st Century Fox Posted 19 February 2013 Posted 19 February 2013 How did this thread turn into an argument?!
Finnegan Posted 19 February 2013 Posted 19 February 2013 How did this thread turn into an argument?! FoxesTalk.
Trav Le Bleu Posted 19 February 2013 Posted 19 February 2013 How did this thread turn into an argument?! Are you starting?
21st Century Fox Posted 19 February 2013 Posted 19 February 2013 FoxesTalk. I must've had a mini stroke and forgotten where I was.
The People's Hero Posted 19 February 2013 Posted 19 February 2013 What's the principle? You're using principle in terms of a moral rule in your simile. Morals don't come into choosing whether to watch sci-fi or not, they would only come into how you morally judge all films. Morality is no more an issue than other genres. What you're meaning - which doesn't fit your allegory - is a fundamental assumption. Which is what I was saying. So many principles are based on assumptions, ie, there's no such thing as a good sci-fi film or there's no such thing as a good heavy metal song. Those kind of principles are close-minded. One word, two meanings. It happens; who'd have thought!? The tone of the original post I answered was critical of those who know what they like. There are thousands of films, albums etc I want to listen to before I die. What annoys me is how many people tell me that there is a film/book/album I must experience which apparently I 'would love' the sole basis for this being that they liked it. I don't watch sci fi as a rule. I have watched sci fi and not enjoyed it. I'm sure there are good sci fi films. Hell, there might even be good B*witched albums. B*witched fans would have you believe they are all good. My point is, everyone has different tastes so why do some people assume theirs is superior and that others with different tastes are missing out on something amazing because of their bizarre, inexplicable principal of not liking exactly what that particular person likes.
The People's Hero Posted 19 February 2013 Posted 19 February 2013 You have a problem with reading. I made the point that you shouldn't mock those who watch SCIfi or any other sort of film. I haven't mocked any type of film watches I've called out those who have and you for your stupid link of sci fi films and paedophilia. Quite moronic! I'd rather have a problem reading than a problem thinking. I shouldn't really argue with you, its the equivalent of a year six bullying the tiny year three who has turned up at school for the first time. I pity you.
Webbo Posted 19 February 2013 Posted 19 February 2013 There must be a list as long as your arm of films I haven't seen but everybody else seems to have done. The only ones I can think of that I'd like to see are Bridesmaids and Ray.
Guest Posted 19 February 2013 Posted 19 February 2013 I'd rather have a problem reading than a problem thinking. I shouldn't really argue with you, its the equivalent of a year six bullying the tiny year three who has turned up at school for the first time. I pity you. pathetic response - you shouldn't have bothered. Perhaps you realise that you started arguing exactly what I'd said. shame about the ridiculous introduction on pedophilia into the discussion though.
Trav Le Bleu Posted 19 February 2013 Posted 19 February 2013 My point is, everyone has different tastes so why do some people assume theirs is superior and that others with different tastes are missing out on something amazing because of their bizarre, inexplicable principal of not liking exactly what that particular person likes. And my point is why limit yourself? Certainly everyone has preferences and I'm not saying that one genre is better than another, but there is good and bad in everything. If as story is interesting and well told, why would you choose not to watch it because it's a rom-com or a western or a biopic or a thriller or indeed sci-fi? Or anything?!
Guest Posted 19 February 2013 Posted 19 February 2013 And my point is why limit yourself? Certainly everyone has preferences and I'm not saying that one genre is better than another, but there is good and bad in everything. If as story is interesting and well told, why would you choose not to watch it because it's a rom-com or a western or a biopic or a thriller or indeed sci-fi? Or anything?! because it's SCI-FI !!!!!!!!!!!!
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