Perhaps comedies and the like aren't on the list because you asked for movies that blew people's minds. Not many comedies do that for me. I don't think it's fair to say people on IC don't like comedies ("avoid the lighter fares") as much because they weren't represented on the "mind-blowing" list. Perhaps a "what's your favorite film genre" would answer that question, but this phrasing doesn't.
I also like that "members seem to like their stories fast-paced, and action-packed," despite said adventure films only occupying 25% of the breakdown.
If you asked us what our favorite movies were I think you would get some pretty different results. My answers certainly would have been different. I'm sure there are plenty of dumb comedy lovers here at Icrontic.
That's a good point, which I hadn't really considered. Perhaps all of you would have had very different answers if I had asked for a favorite movie- though I do dare say that we still wouldn't have had many romantic comedies. But perhaps I shouldn't assume-maybe CB is chomping at the bit to inform me that "How to lose a guy in 10 days" is his favorite film.
That's a good point, which I hadn't really considered. Perhaps all of you would have had very different answers if I had asked for a favorite movie- though I do dare say that we still wouldn't have had many romantic comedies. But perhaps I shouldn't assume-maybe CB is chomping at the bit to inform me that "How to lose a guy in 10 days" is his favorite film.
I like this "Theme of the Week" idea, nice work Jackie.
Indeed, well done Jackie!
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KwitkoSheriff of Banning (Retired)By the thing near the stuffIcrontian
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The only comedy that would count as "mind-blowing" would be the mockumentary types, like Spinal Tap and CB4. Kentucky Fried Movie also comes to mind. Back in the day it was so over-the-top. Maybe now it's considered tame.
Ahh, sorry Cliff! I just got so excited about including your comments that my fingers slipped on the keyboard...in the same way...repeatedly! Please accept my dearest apologies.
Ahh, sorry Cliff! I just got so excited about including your comments that my fingers slipped on the keyboard...in the same way...repeatedly! Please accept my dearest apologies.
Don't apologize for giving me a great oportunity to be a wise ass.
Right off the top of my head, there are two films by Ingmar Bergman that had a really big impact on me: Det sjunde inseglet (The Seventh Seal) and Nattvardsgästerna (Winter Lights).
They're probably too slow for most people, but there was something deeply contemplative and existential about them that really drew me in. That and I think they're both examples of great filmmaking.
I'd also have to say that most of the animated films I've seen have been mind-blowing in various ways. Anything by Studio Ghibli, for example, is great. I've yet to see one of their films that hasn't impressed me. It's a seriously underrated genre, in my opinion.
Other honourable mentions include Dellamorte Dellamore (Cemetery Man), Kontroll and Pi.
Finally upgraded from the old 21" CRT I bought in college to an HD LCD TV. First thing I did was pop Dark City into my upconverting DVD player. I know it's not true high def but by god did it look amazing compared to what I'm used to.
Well...there are plenty of movies which, at least in part, "blew my mind" during the first viewing. So many in fact that it is way too hard to name them all.
Instead I'll name a few movies that just blew. Or, "blew my mind" with how terrible they were.
In no particular order, the first few that came to mind:
Ultraviolet
Natural Born Killers*
American Beauty (though to a much lesser extent, basically the thing that saved it from the abyss was Kevin Spacey's character)
The Happening*
*Terri-bad
**I realized right before I went to post this that some had listed American Beauty as their favorites. Sorry, I'm not trying to directly douche you. It's just that I genuinely dislike the film and believe that it is very, very bad in certain ways (and in other ways not so much). Sorry.
GnomeQueen
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I also like that "members seem to like their stories fast-paced, and action-packed," despite said adventure films only occupying 25% of the breakdown.
I love the concept. What's this week's theme?
LOL!
Indeed, well done Jackie!
I'm sure he liked Sweeny Todd, he just was not so sure he should be laughing so much at murder and human pie.
Don't apologize for giving me a great oportunity to be a wise ass.
hahahahaha! I take that gladly!
Awesome piece, loved it Jackie. Looking forward to next weeks.
More like working on your collection of being a tremendous jerk.
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I mean, how have you been branmyson?
I just hate that guy so much.
Please don't kill me.
Put down the bull whip.
They're probably too slow for most people, but there was something deeply contemplative and existential about them that really drew me in. That and I think they're both examples of great filmmaking.
I'd also have to say that most of the animated films I've seen have been mind-blowing in various ways. Anything by Studio Ghibli, for example, is great. I've yet to see one of their films that hasn't impressed me. It's a seriously underrated genre, in my opinion.
Other honourable mentions include Dellamorte Dellamore (Cemetery Man), Kontroll and Pi.
Instead I'll name a few movies that just blew. Or, "blew my mind" with how terrible they were.
In no particular order, the first few that came to mind:
Ultraviolet
Natural Born Killers*
American Beauty (though to a much lesser extent, basically the thing that saved it from the abyss was Kevin Spacey's character)
The Happening*
*Terri-bad
**I realized right before I went to post this that some had listed American Beauty as their favorites. Sorry, I'm not trying to directly douche you. It's just that I genuinely dislike the film and believe that it is very, very bad in certain ways (and in other ways not so much). Sorry.