Miscellaneous Movie Musings - Page 41

scaeagles · 06-09-2006, 07:30 PM

It's difficult for me, then, to understand the general lack of creativity from movie makers. I don't even see that many and the plot devices used and stories being told all seem too familiar.

I would suppose that Polti is more about plot devices than about plots themselves. But one would think that these plot devices could be used in some unique ways.

scaeagles · 06-09-2006, 07:44 PM

Honestly, I rarely make going to see a movie a priority, with the exception of kid friendly fare (such as Over the Hedge or Cars, which we will be seeing tomorrow).

I will go see the "big" ones, but recently that only applies to X-3, and I only went to that because it was late, I was bored, and I couldn't sleep. I never saw King Kong, haven't seen The Da Vinci Code, and before X-3 and Over the Hedge, I think the only other movies I've seen this year are Flight 93 and MI:III. I don't know of any other movie I'm planning on seeing this summer.

So, I guess I do only see the movies that are the top at the box office, but that isn't by design. I suppose if I knew of the less publicized films and had any inkling to go see them, I would. But like I said, I don't see very many.

€uroMeinke · 06-09-2006, 08:31 PM

Pffffft - 36 Plots - there really is but one - Conflict, followed by conflict resolution, with of course the alternate unresolved resolution conclusion.

Cadaverous Pallor · 06-10-2006, 12:55 AM

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Pffffft - 36 Plots - there really is but one - Conflict, followed by conflict resolution, with of course the alternate unresolved resolution conclusion.

This is why it's hard for me to write true full stories, such as a novel or screenplay. I dislike conflict.

No, seriously, I've found that my favorite parts of movies and books are the harmonious parts, or perhaps the triumphant endings, but the real conflicts make me squirm.

Most of my "big" story ideas are simply the first acts.

Oh wait this is the movie thread

Prudence · 06-10-2006, 03:00 PM

You know, the biggest reason I don't see smaller arty films is parking. Apparently all small theaters in the Seattle area must be located such that the only parking available is highly competative street parking.

Of course, now that I think about it, we now have a central garage permit, so we could always park there and walk to the u-district theaters.

Moonliner · 06-10-2006, 08:08 PM

Well I finally took my boy to see X-Men III today. Yea I know, I'm a bit behind the curve.

Anywho... One the way home we came up with a fun game.

Pick a mutant power and then come up with a way to use that power to make a living in an honest, legal and ethical way.

For example: Magneto in building construction (or destruction)

It's harder than you might think for some of them.. Like the porcupine kid.

Alex · 06-11-2006, 01:14 AM

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Like the porcupine kid.

Litter collection.

Ghoulish Delight · 06-11-2006, 12:29 PM

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Originally Posted by Moonliner

It's harder than you might think for some of them.. Like the porcupine kid.

Acupuncture

Moonliner · 06-11-2006, 12:48 PM

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Acupuncture

Unless he can control those quills on an individual basis, you would tend to lose repeat buisness.

Gemini Cricket · 06-10-2006, 08:11 PM

Although I love a lot of CG movies, I'm getting sort of tired of the CG look. I don't know, maybe I prefer a CG/2D blend. I love the Pixar stuff, but I'm getting bored of that glossy, rounded look. :shrug:

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scaeagles I LIKE! Join Date: Jan 2005 Posts: 7,819	It's difficult for me, then, to understand the general lack of creativity from movie makers. I don't even see that many and the plot devices used and stories being told all seem too familiar. I would suppose that Polti is more about plot devices than about plots themselves. But one would think that these plot devices could be used in some unique ways.
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scaeagles I LIKE! Join Date: Jan 2005 Posts: 7,819	Honestly, I rarely make going to see a movie a priority, with the exception of kid friendly fare (such as Over the Hedge or Cars, which we will be seeing tomorrow). I will go see the "big" ones, but recently that only applies to X-3, and I only went to that because it was late, I was bored, and I couldn't sleep. I never saw King Kong, haven't seen The Da Vinci Code, and before X-3 and Over the Hedge, I think the only other movies I've seen this year are Flight 93 and MI:III. I don't know of any other movie I'm planning on seeing this summer. So, I guess I do only see the movies that are the top at the box office, but that isn't by design. I suppose if I knew of the less publicized films and had any inkling to go see them, I would. But like I said, I don't see very many.
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€uroMeinke L'Hédoniste Join Date: Jan 2005 Location: A.S.C.O.T. Posts: 8,671	Pffffft - 36 Plots - there really is but one - Conflict, followed by conflict resolution, with of course the alternate unresolved resolution conclusion. __________________ I would believe only in a God that knows how to Dance. Friedrich Nietzsche
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Prudence Beelzeboobs, Esq. Join Date: Jan 2005 Location: Gavel - I haz it Posts: 6,287	You know, the biggest reason I don't see smaller arty films is parking. Apparently all small theaters in the Seattle area must be located such that the only parking available is highly competative street parking. Of course, now that I think about it, we now have a central garage permit, so we could always park there and walk to the u-district theaters. __________________ traguna macoities tracorum satis de
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Moonliner 8/30/14 - Disneyland -10k or Bust. Join Date: Jan 2005 Posts: 9,022	The X-Men game.. Well I finally took my boy to see X-Men III today. Yea I know, I'm a bit behind the curve. Anywho... One the way home we came up with a fun game. Pick a mutant power and then come up with a way to use that power to make a living in an honest, legal and ethical way. For example: Magneto in building construction (or destruction) It's harder than you might think for some of them.. Like the porcupine kid. __________________ - Taking it one step at a time.
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Gemini Cricket ... Join Date: Jan 2005 Posts: 13,244	Although I love a lot of CG movies, I'm getting sort of tired of the CG look. I don't know, maybe I prefer a CG/2D blend. I love the Pixar stuff, but I'm getting bored of that glossy, rounded look. :shrug:
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