In Reply to: Marry them if you so like, buddy! But that´s not going to make them any better... posted by orejones on January 10, 2004 at 02:18:16:
Just because a film or film series makes money (i.e., has mass appeal) doesn't mean that it's the cinamatic equivalent of fast food; you're certainly entitled to dislike these films, but one would hope those contemptuous of the series wouldn't find it necessary to ridicule the taste of all who appreciate Peter Jackson's interpretation of Tolkien's epic tale. FTR, I will reiterate that I consider the acting and direction of these films both deserving of high praise.The art houses are frequently full of pretensious foreign "message" films, containing faux sophistication and meandering symbolism that I'm sure some here would find nutritionally satisfying. However, I'm of the opinion that not every acquired taste is worth acquiring, whether domestic or not. By way of example, Beluga caviar may hold a mystique for some that makes other's ralph at the thought of it! Does that mean that those who've acquired a taste for expensive imported caviar have superior taste or merely that they'ld make good Fear Factor contestants?
I make no judgments either way, but if something "tastes good" I'd personally be more inclined to find it tasteful than tasteless and not concern myself with the popularity of it; Peter Jackson's LoTR trilogy falls into this category for me.
Regards,
AuPh
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Follow Ups
- The only thing that you left out was "IMHO" which can be shortened to "IMO" for absolute accuracy. - Audiophilander 07:07:03 01/10/04 (6)
- Well, enough is enough: let´s call a spade a spade - orejones 09:23:45 01/10/04 (4)
- Spades are also great for shallow digs; you certainly shoveled a lot of dirt at fans of Peter Jackson's LoTR films. - Audiophilander 22:46:24 01/10/04 (3)
- Do you want to see what a perfect casting looks like? - orejones 07:44:58 01/12/04 (2)
- Re: The best casting I have ever seen - rico 12:28:46 01/15/04 (0)
- LOL! The only thing Ford deserves credit for is finding a non-western role in which John "One-Note" Wayne could act! - Audiophilander 16:27:47 01/13/04 (0)
- Re: The only thing that you left out was "IMHO" which can be shortened to "IMO" for absolute accuracy. - patrickU 09:22:39 01/10/04 (0)