Films/DVD Asylum

Posted by Audiophilander (A) on January 31, 2006 at 18:29:26

In Reply to: Perhaps you find "reality" cinema a bit too.... uncomfortable? posted by tinear on January 31, 2006 at 15:53:59:

;^)

>>> "You love sci-fi films many of which hugely are popular with adolescents." <<<

So, what did you think about "Brokeback Mountain" or do you think that because it has a gay theme that it must only be popular among folks who are gay?

Food for thought:

Science fiction done well is far more than simple action-based entertainment. SF & Fantasy films are loved by all age groups, but some are unsuitable for a youth market (examples: Brazil, Blade Runner & Clockwork Orange). They run the gamut from simple action-based entertainment to provacative thinking man's cinema.

Nice try, but obfuscating honest criticisms with personal innuendo only offends everyone who appreciates the SF/fantasy genre which happens to cover a much broader spectrum than adolescent film fare.

>>> "Syriana, Traffic, and The Constant Gardener tacke LARGE subjects which demand much from a director AND an audience." <<<

My comments were directed toward a film that I've seen, considered at length and formed an opinion about without any personal invective directed toward you or the author of the post (C.B.). Your personal assumptions about my film preferences aren't pertainent to this discussion.

FYI, these films demand the audience's patience to indulge pretencious film-making by self-indulgent directors, as well. If I want to see a film about a serious subject done well and shot with documentary style shakey-cam footage, I'll watch a documentary.

IMHO, a well crafted film doesn't have to be a pretencious soap opera sandwich thinly dressed in grey poupon, garnished with current events swiss cheeze and spread on a milque toastie audience a'la Canne's or Sundance. However, if your prefered film cuisine leans more towards style than substance as do your responses at times, then far be it from me to criticize your tastes.

Respectfully (your humble server),
AuPh (no further tip required)