Does popular = good? - Page 5

Gemini Cricket · 06-19-2007, 12:47 PM

I liked Shawshank Redemption it's definitely up there for me moviewise. But #2? I don't think so. It's a tight film and the screenplay was phenomenal but I wouldn't rank it up there with All About Eve, Casablanca and Kane.

Popular does not always equal good. I mean American Idol is really popular but watching it is like watching a bunch of kids sing karaoke.

And I don't know how much merit I put in the imdb voting system. I have a couple of imdb logins (forgot username) and don't know how many times I voted for the same flick with both.

Also, I love "(Keep Feeling) Fascination"... passion burning love so strong.

Betty · 06-19-2007, 01:08 PM

Well - I thought Shawshank was a darn good flick. All time favorite - no. But really good. I loved the naration by Morgan Freeman.

And as for you two with your By Mennon and Safety dance - ACK! Make it stop. "Do the Safety Dance, by Mennon."

Gemini Cricket · 06-19-2007, 02:51 PM

Actors do not need to be the same gender as me to relate to them. However, when Hollywood throws me a bone (no pun intended) and portrays a gay male couple going through love's dance, I relate to them even more.

sleepyjeff · 06-19-2007, 04:30 PM

I am not a big fan of Shawshank....not saying it was bad, just not my cup of tea.

As for the Human League....I loved them back in the 80's.

Watch

http://youtube.com/watch?v=koGywVUJ9hE

wendybeth · 06-19-2007, 04:34 PM

I refuse to click on the evil link.

sleepyjeff · 06-19-2007, 06:38 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by wendybeth

I refuse to click on the evil link.

You know you want to

Gemini Cricket · 06-19-2007, 04:39 PM

I LOVE that video!
That song is one of my happy songs.

innerSpaceman · 06-19-2007, 05:08 PM

I can't answer for GC, but it doesn't matter a whit for me if a gay man plays straight or a straight man plays gay, or if Linda Hunt plays a man. Who gives a fig? These are actors. The whole point is to portray something you are not, and do it convincingly.

And I don't need to have similar personal experiences to empathize with any particular character or situation ... but when that co-incidence happens, it can make for a stronger effect on me.

or not. All depends on execution.

And popular usually is some indicator of good. Except for when it's not.

Not Afraid · 06-19-2007, 05:35 PM

I just want the characters to be interesting, fascinating even. I don't care much if I relate to them or not. Actually, sometimes it is more interesting for me if they are completely different. I can live a life in someone else's shoes for a couple hours.

Kevy Baby · 06-19-2007, 05:40 PM

I figured that most would not have a problem with straight for gay.

It is a sometimes made argument that "minorities" (for lack of a better term) should be portrayed by that minority. In other words, there are (gay) folks who would have no problem with a gay man portraying a straight man on film, but would be genuinely pissed at a straight man portraying a gay man. And yes, I believe that they would be the fringe minority.

Is there a gay equivalent of the "feminazi" - a hard-core militant gay right individual?

06-19-2007, 12:47 PM	#1
Gemini Cricket ... Join Date: Jan 2005 Posts: 13,244	I liked Shawshank Redemption it's definitely up there for me moviewise. But #2? I don't think so. It's a tight film and the screenplay was phenomenal but I wouldn't rank it up there with All About Eve, Casablanca and Kane. Popular does not always equal good. I mean American Idol is really popular but watching it is like watching a bunch of kids sing karaoke. And I don't know how much merit I put in the imdb voting system. I have a couple of imdb logins (forgot username) and don't know how many times I voted for the same flick with both. Also, I love "(Keep Feeling) Fascination"... passion burning love so strong.
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06-19-2007, 01:08 PM	#2
Betty Kicking up my heels! Join Date: Jan 2005 Location: The Silver State Posts: 3,783	Well - I thought Shawshank was a darn good flick. All time favorite - no. But really good. I loved the naration by Morgan Freeman. And as for you two with your By Mennon and Safety dance - ACK! Make it stop. "Do the Safety Dance, by Mennon." __________________ Nee Stell Thue
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06-19-2007, 02:51 PM	#3
Gemini Cricket ... Join Date: Jan 2005 Posts: 13,244	Actors do not need to be the same gender as me to relate to them. However, when Hollywood throws me a bone (no pun intended) and portrays a gay male couple going through love's dance, I relate to them even more.
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sleepyjeff Go Hawks Go! Join Date: Jan 2005 Location: Parkrose Posts: 2,632	I am not a big fan of Shawshank....not saying it was bad, just not my cup of tea. As for the Human League....I loved them back in the 80's. Watch http://youtube.com/watch?v=koGywVUJ9hE __________________ River Guardian-less
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wendybeth Nevermind Join Date: Jan 2005 Posts: 7,847	I refuse to click on the evil link. __________________
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06-19-2007, 04:39 PM	#7
Gemini Cricket ... Join Date: Jan 2005 Posts: 13,244	I LOVE that video! That song is one of my happy songs.
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innerSpaceman Kink of Swank Join Date: Jan 2005 Location: Inner Space Posts: 13,075	I can't answer for GC, but it doesn't matter a whit for me if a gay man plays straight or a straight man plays gay, or if Linda Hunt plays a man. Who gives a fig? These are actors. The whole point is to portray something you are not, and do it convincingly. And I don't need to have similar personal experiences to empathize with any particular character or situation ... but when that co-incidence happens, it can make for a stronger effect on me. or not. All depends on execution. And popular usually is some indicator of good. Except for when it's not.
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Not Afraid HI! Join Date: Jan 2005 Posts: 17,108	I just want the characters to be interesting, fascinating even. I don't care much if I relate to them or not. Actually, sometimes it is more interesting for me if they are completely different. I can live a life in someone else's shoes for a couple hours.
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06-19-2007, 05:40 PM	#10
Kevy Baby Chowder Head Join Date: Jan 2005 Location: Yes Posts: 18,500	I figured that most would not have a problem with straight for gay. It is a sometimes made argument that "minorities" (for lack of a better term) should be portrayed by that minority. In other words, there are (gay) folks who would have no problem with a gay man portraying a straight man on film, but would be genuinely pissed at a straight man portraying a gay man. And yes, I believe that they would be the fringe minority. Is there a gay equivalent of the "feminazi" - a hard-core militant gay right individual? __________________ The thing about quotes on the internet is that you cannot verify their validity. - Abraham Lincoln
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