In Reply to: Re: Well, like you said, it's "another matter of opinion, of course." posted by Victor Khomenko on January 23, 2002 at 08:53:48:
>>> "Surely you are not suggesting this (i.e., inspiring four sequels) is any criteria for evaluation, expecially in the American culture, are you?" <<<No, I mentioned that as an indication of it's popularity as a theme and as an indication of which films I consider worth one's time (i.e., Alien & Aliens); Alien is worthy of evaluation on other levels within the context of it being a superior horror/SF genre film.
>>> "Well, that "criteria" (i.e., the depiction of women seeking independence in a male-dominated society) is at the same level as the first, or even lower." <<<
Oh really, how is that? You don't consider this a relevent social topic?
>>> "What on Earth do your political feelings have to to with artistic merits of a film and with talent of the director?" <<<
Quite a lot actually, but not necessarily just "my" feelings. The skillful weaving of messages has been an important part of film-maker's craft since early on in the history of cinema.
>>> "Haven't we had enough politically correct trash already to stop giving this aspect Any attention?" <<<
That depends on two things: what I consider "politically correct" and what you consider "trash" and I'm confident that we have differing perspectives of what constitutes both.
>>> "Those two bimbos as role models? Give me a break..." <<<
Is THAT your "intelligent appraisal" of the film Thelma & Louise? Move over Roger Ebert, big Vic's movin' in! ;^)
Cheers,
AuPh
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Follow Ups
- Well Victor, we just see things a bit differently. - Audiophilander 10:29:33 01/23/02 (14)
- Yes... I respect women - Victor Khomenko 11:14:11 01/23/02 (13)
- Wholly mackerel! ;o) Talk about fryin' bigger fish: - Audiophilander 15:24:12 01/23/02 (12)
- Re: Wholly mackerel! ;o) Talk about fryin' bigger fish: - Victor Khomenko 16:11:47 01/23/02 (11)
- Well, it appears that this stream is almost fished out. - Audiophilander 21:51:37 01/23/02 (10)
- Re: Well, it appears that this stream is almost fished out. - Victor Khomenko 05:10:54 01/24/02 (9)
- Hey, you can hate Ridley Scott if you like; "it ain't my problem" as the saying goes. - Audiophilander 09:22:23 01/24/02 (0)
- Re: Well, it appears that this stream is almost fished out. - Andrew T. 06:18:45 01/24/02 (7)
- Re: Well, it appears that this stream is almost fished out. - Victor Khomenko 06:46:44 01/24/02 (6)
- Re: Well, it appears that this stream is almost fished out. - Andrew T. 07:28:13 01/24/02 (5)
- Re: Well, it appears that this stream is almost fished out. - Victor Khomenko 07:36:32 01/24/02 (4)
- PS.. - Andrew T. 08:37:21 01/24/02 (2)
- Ah, don't worry... - Victor Khomenko 08:54:28 01/24/02 (1)
- Yep! ;^) - Audiophilander 09:26:57 01/24/02 (0)
- Re: Well, it appears that this stream is almost fished out. - Andrew T. 08:32:53 01/24/02 (0)