In Reply to: Re: The K-car of movies posted by Victor Khomenko on July 25, 2000 at 06:33:38:
My exclamation/question was to imply that I see nothing wrong with putting emphasis on the story. I analogized story with music whereas acting would be akin to the sound.I don't see anything wrong with forgiving imperfections in the acting (sound) in order to enjoy the story (music). In accordance to my developing life philosophy, I'm starting to believe that in the end, only one's subjective reaction (e.g. happiness) matters. I think this is called eudaemonism. Life is too short to be hypercritical about everything.
The story in American Beauty was unique and IMO well written. (Although I did read that there was another, supposedly better precursor to the movie). The acting was better than average, and enough for me to suspend my disbelief and get enveloped in the story.
Agreed, Eyes Wide Shut was lame.
You ought to learn fencing -- it's never too late to start. My dad started when he was 40. Pick up a weapon and I'll face you on the strip -- I will defend American Beauty! This is a challenge! =)
Andrew
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- Re: The K-car of movies - AndrewH 11:45:15 07/25/00 (29)
- Re: The K-car of movies - Victor Khomenko 12:50:40 07/25/00 (28)
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- Re: Absolutes - edta 17:18:33 07/27/00 (3)
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- I envy you that you are so far above the concerns of many average Americans today. - edta 19:28:30 07/28/00 (1)
- Sorry pal! - Victor Khomenko 05:07:13 07/29/00 (0)
- Re: Absolutes - Victor Khomenko 05:38:13 07/27/00 (1)
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- being mal kevich - petew 14:09:16 07/25/00 (18)
- un mal kevich? Qu'est-ce que c'est un kevich? nt - AndrewH 16:58:44 07/25/00 (0)
- Re: being mal kevich - Victor Khomenko 14:53:11 07/25/00 (16)
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- Re: "...dumbing down of America..." - gino 09:01:50 07/28/00 (0)
- explanation - late 09:21:38 07/26/00 (0)
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- Your papa member of tse-ka? - Victor Khomenko 06:23:52 07/27/00 (4)
- nope, he's from tsa-gi :) - gnat 23:51:29 07/27/00 (3)
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- minor correction - Shane 13:51:09 07/28/00 (0)
- Right kind of dad - Victor Khomenko 06:39:12 07/28/00 (0)