Red Mosquito

LoathedVermin72 wrote:

theplatypus wrote:There is no need for a "compelling argument" for liking something.

Then why even talk about opinions on anything?

Why not? Stating an opinion is not an invitation to engage in an academic debate, especially about something as ridiculously subjective as art appreciation. I feel like it's very easy to gauge exactly who is looking for that kind of debate, based on the OP's demeanor. Especially because this isn't a debate forum. We're just shooting the shit. Not every opinion needs to be forcefully challenged.

I listened to a couple episodes of your podcast and it's clear that you have very different priorities than 99% of moviegoers. That's awesome, truly, the world needs more fresh perspectives. But I bristle at you acting like anybody needs to prove anything to you or go through great lengths to justify their opinion. That's just a bummer.

malice wrote:

BurtReynolds wrote:Whats this Godzilla movie even about?

it's a touching and groundbreaking story of growing up as seen through the eyes of a japanese monster from the 60s named godzilla, who literally grows up on screen before our eyes.

very heart warming, truly

no serious discussion about the validity of a movie is going to bottom page my perfectly good joke about godzilla, dammit.

tommymctom wrote:Red what are your top 5 movies that make use of a fat suit.

Mrs. Doubtfire
Just Friends
Adaptation
Austin Powers
American Hustle

Was American Hustle a fat suit? I thought Bale just got fat.

theplatypus wrote:Was American Hustle a fat suit? I thought Bale just got fat.

oh wow.

you may be right, i didn't think about that.

theplatypus wrote:

LoathedVermin72 wrote:

theplatypus wrote:There is no need for a "compelling argument" for liking something.

Then why even talk about opinions on anything?

Why not? Stating an opinion is not an invitation to engage in an academic debate, especially about something as ridiculously subjective as art appreciation. I feel like it's very easy to gauge exactly who is looking for that kind of debate, based on the OP's demeanor. Especially because this isn't a debate forum. We're just shooting the shit. Not every opinion needs to be forcefully challenged.

I listened to a couple episodes of your podcast and it's clear that you have very different priorities than 99% of moviegoers. That's awesome, truly, the world needs more fresh perspectives. But I bristle at you acting like anybody needs to prove anything to you or go through great lengths to justify their opinion. That's just a bummer.

Pleave provide a compelling argument demonstrating that it's a bummer.

I want to post the Chud milk bowl gif, but that's also a bit of a bummer.

malice wrote:

malice wrote:

BurtReynolds wrote:Whats this Godzilla movie even about?

it's a touching and groundbreaking story of growing up as seen through the eyes of a japanese monster from the 60s named godzilla, who literally grows up on screen before our eyes.

very heart warming, truly

no serious discussion about the validity of a movie is going to bottom page my perfectly good joke about godzilla, dammit.

I'm sure someone will let you know if they find it funny...

Land of the Dead.

zombies need to go away already. but this movie is hilarious.

Pleave

An old standard at our place: 'When a Stranger Calls' (1979).

La jalousie was very, very good. elegant, modest and totally assured.

oh! i forgot to mention: jonathan rosenbaum has a program, american transgressive comedies, that will be running over the next three months at the siskel center. following each screening, he'll give about an hour talk on each film. if you live in chicago, you should definitely attend.

What if you just want to live in Chicago?

theplatypus wrote:

LoathedVermin72 wrote:

theplatypus wrote:There is no need for a "compelling argument" for liking something.

Then why even talk about opinions on anything?

Why not? Stating an opinion is not an invitation to engage in an academic debate, especially about something as ridiculously subjective as art appreciation. I feel like it's very easy to gauge exactly who is looking for that kind of debate, based on the OP's demeanor. Especially because this isn't a debate forum. We're just shooting the shit. Not every opinion needs to be forcefully challenged.

I listened to a couple episodes of your podcast and it's clear that you have very different priorities than 99% of moviegoers. That's awesome, truly, the world needs more fresh perspectives. But I bristle at you acting like anybody needs to prove anything to you or go through great lengths to justify their opinion. That's just a bummer.

That's fair. It's just hard for me not to want to engage in debate/discussion when I see someone give an opinion that interests me, whether that's one I disagree with or not. I don't mean to suggest that people need to "prove" anything to me; I mostly just really want to understand where they're coming from, especially if I disagree as severely as with something like Boyhood. People don't have to respond to me if they're not interested in engaging, but being who I am, I always feel an overwhelming urge to call out that opinion in an effort to create that engagement.

theplatypus wrote:What if you just want to live in Chicago?

You don't. Take it from someone who lives there.

chicago is pretty nice for an uninhabitable hellscape

Alex wrote:chicago is pretty nice for an uninhabitable hellscape

This is 100% accurate.

Alex wrote:uninhabitable hellscape

Oh yeah. I keep forgetting.

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