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Posted: Tue Dec 03, 2002 5:14 pm
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I support the move toward thoughtful moviemaking ... no matter what the
style
of movie. A few hours of thought is worth any number of hours shooting
and
editing.
Where I sometimes have a problem is with movies that want me to share the
film maker's beliefs. Movies which promote a special cause can be good
but
more often are not. They tend to be plodding and humourless. To me "serious"
means a subject worth thinking about, not the manner in which it must be
presented. I am quite happy to have funny films about death or disaster
...
IF they make me think.
Am I alone in such foolishness?
Dave McWorld-Weary
Ah yes, but a thoughtful film CAN ALSO be entertaining.Hi Muck Weary,
Yes, totally wrong on all counts!
The key to successful movies is :-
entertainment!
entertainment!
entertainment!
Ask any judge ..........
Brian Hazelden
"Dave Watterson" <webmaster@theiac.org.uk> wrote:
I support the move toward thoughtful moviemaking ... no matter what the
style
of movie. A few hours of thought is worth any number of hours shooting
and
editing.
Where I sometimes have a problem is with movies that want me to share the
film maker's beliefs. Movies which promote a special cause can be good
but
more often are not. They tend to be plodding and humourless. To me "serious"
means a subject worth thinking about, not the manner in which it must be
presented. I am quite happy to have funny films about death or disaster
...
IF they make me think.
Am I alone in such foolishness?
Dave McWorld-Weary
I agree, but what entertains you may not entertain me!"Brian Hazelden" <brian_hazelden@lineone.net> wrote:
The key to successful movies is :-
entertainment!
Hmmm, on the basis of past discussions judges would be the last people toAsk any judge ..........
I categorise films into two broad divisions, films and no-brain films. FilmsAh yes, but a thoughtful film CAN ALSO be entertaining.
Entertainment comes in all forms. A message or a deeper meaning
gets the old grey matter working. I go to the cinema and see
all the Bond movies and "super hero" films like Spiderman
(and Batman and Superman from the past) but these are NOT
the films I buy for repeated viewing. Candy floss films are
superficial. Entertaining....yes! But no good for a good night
in, at the movies. Incidentally, just bought the 4 disc set
of Lord of the Rings; FANTASTIC. Enjoyed the film at the cinema
too, but the DVD has loads of extras. A film-makers dream.
No, you are not alone. But I don't think the IAC is where you will see them."Dave Watterson" <webmaster@theiac.org.uk> wrote:
I support the move toward thoughtful moviemaking ... no matter what the
style
of movie. A few hours of thought is worth any number of hours shooting
and
editing.
Where I sometimes have a problem is with movies that want me to share
the
film maker's beliefs. Movies which promote a special cause can be good
but
more often are not. They tend to be plodding and humourless. To me "serious"
means a subject worth thinking about, not the manner in which it must
be
presented. I am quite happy to have funny films about death or disaster
...
IF they make me think.
Am I alone in such foolishness?
Dave McWorld-Weary
Comedy is the best bet to entertain everyone. Take last years"Ken Wilson" <@filmlabnorth.free-online.co.uk> wrote:
"Brian Hazelden" <brian_hazelden@lineone.net> wrote:
The key to successful movies is :-
entertainment!
I agree, but what entertains you may not entertain me!
But they do like to be entertained. If you make a serious filmAsk any judge ..........
Hmmm, on the basis of past discussions judges would be the last >people
to ask.
My nights in are spent viewing the 500+ films I have on VHS.Candy floss films are
superficial. Entertaining....yes! But no good for a good night
in, at the movies.
But comedy is the king.....bet everyone on this group, including you Ned?,This is not a
put down, just a statement about the difficulty of defining entertainment
in film.
Whilst I share Albert's enthusiasm for the Ealing and Boulting Brother comediesComedy is the best bet to entertain everyone. Take last years
IAC comedy award, 'Timeline.' That made me laugh and I betcha it would
have
made Ned laugh too, hence entertains allcomers.
My nights in are spent viewing the 500+ films I have on VHS.
Trouble is, I do like candy floss, altho it's bad for my teeth (and brain!).
But comedy is the king.....bet everyone on this group, including you Ned?,
would happily see the Ealing comedies over and over.
The Boulting bros knew how to entertain ALL.
(I watch,"The Man in the White Suit" about 3 times a year. Ah,
that candy floss, "Very tasty, very sweet.")
Albert...still laughing.
Very true....I wonder how Muslims make each other laugh? I'm sure I couldn'tWhilst I share Albert's enthusiasm for the Ealing and Boulting >Brother
comedies
this is a product of our age and shared cultural experience. >Comedy is
not universal
You must be getting old Ned, for I too cannot get to that best of inventionsand a viewing of what the present generation see as funny makes
me reach for the off button,
They were far too shallow to do that. 'Clever' comedy will stand the testThe "Carry On" films have not stood the test of time well