Why Are We So Passionate About Film?
I really wish I could see the indie films that come out in theaters but I can only see mainstream garbage that makes me really angry all the time because I don't have a car and sometimes I wonder why I get so overly emotional about movies and shows. I suppose it's because I was raised by a television set but is that a good enough reason to scream and shout onto a microphone and post it on social media just to scream and shout about "no one" understanding what I'm saying? I don't know, but I'm not the only one who can take the medium very seriously. So what drives you to care about the film industry?
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Re: Why Are We So Passionate About Film?
Its my soul nutrition, and I think its an art-form that could influence the world for the better.. Great movies anyway, so its why I push movies from the 1930-70s.
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Originally Posted by Ami-Scythe (Post 2022732)
...So what drives you to care about the film industry?
Seriously, I don't like to read and I do love older movies. They are a window back into our past. Watching a film from 50 years ago is like having a time machine and to me that's priceless. I don't really care about new films today, rarely do I see one that moves me. But they do exist and I keep trying to find new movies that are worth the time. |
Re: Why Are We So Passionate About Film?
Movies clear my head. Growing up with Labyrinth, Legend, Star Wars,The Never Ending Story, The Adventures of Buckaroo Banzai Across the 8th Dimension, etc., those movies transported me somewhere else than where I was (usually home along while mom worked two jobs with no neighbors' kids around to play with to boot). So many movies inspired me growing up, and I find now stepping out of life for a few hours to the local theater always slows my pulse when anxiety gets the better of me.
I too find myself getting emotionally swept up in random bits and pieces and damn near balling at the delivery of a word. Movies, followed by music in a very close second, lift me up in inspiration or drop me to the lowest of depths in depression. Friends don't get that. I don't know anyone who does, really. But even the worst kick to the gut is usually more inspiring that most anything else in life. I'm not sure if that's a good thing on a few levels, but damn does it make me want to create something. |
Re: Why Are We So Passionate About Film?
Is it only: Ami, Matt, ynwtf and me...that are passionate about movies? So the rest of you just don't care about movies, even though you're on a movie board?;)
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Originally Posted by Citizen Rules (Post 2022776)
...reading sucks so that leaves me with movies.
After using my suffering, deteriorating eyesight on all of that, it's too tiring for me to pick up a book. Additionally, I kind of just want to "see" a fictional world displayed on a film screen, instead of picturing it in my mind, because when you have to message your long-distance friends you've already used up a lot of your imagination on what they write, so at this point you want something not quite as imaginary for entertainment. Of course, being a fan of beautiful imagery and cinematography, I very much appreciate when films have an artistic aesthetic. Combine that with a thought-provoking or strange story and that's why I love cinema. |
Originally Posted by Ami-Scythe (Post 2022732)
I really wish I could see the indie films that come out in theaters but I can only see mainstream garbage that makes me really angry all the time because I don't have a car and sometimes I wonder why I get so overly emotional about movies and shows. I suppose it's because I was raised by a television set but is that a good enough reason to scream and shout onto a microphone and post it on social media just to scream and shout about "no one" understanding what I'm saying? I don't know, but I'm not the only one who can take the medium very seriously. So what drives you to care about the film industry?
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me judging you: maybe because they have something you have not?
they are sexy like you think you aren't they have a sexy girl/boyfriend like you don't think you have and this goes on and on and on... that's the point of movies in the states, the characters have something you don't and you want it and when you can't put yourself in there shoes you hate them for it
Originally Posted by Citizen Rules (Post 2022776)
Because reading sucks so that leaves me with movies
i watch movies for the same reason people like art, is a different or better of a weird perspective they see there desires, anguishes, urges in something made by another human being, they aren't alone i like movies because i see things in the characters i see in myself and they make me fell i'm not isolated that's what everybody wants, or most people want, to fell a sense of unity, belonging those who don't want that in most cases have a sense of superiority by stating they like to be different the reason you want to be something is the reason you aren't, every artistic form must start with honesty be honest, not about who you are, because you don't know who the f- that is, but about your emotions |
Originally Posted by MijaFrost (Post 2023523)
Of course, being a fan of beautiful imagery and cinematography, I very much appreciate when films have an artistic aesthetic. Combine that with a thought-provoking or strange story and that's why I love cinema.
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Originally Posted by MijaFrost (Post 2023523)
I used to enjoy reading often, but once I got my first smartphone in 2010 I began reading books less and less, because now I spent all my "reading time" on articles online, forums, emails and text messages.
After using my suffering, deteriorating eyesight on all of that, it's too tiring for me to pick up a book. Additionally, I kind of just want to "see" a fictional world displayed on a film screen, instead of picturing it in my mind, because when you have to message your long-distance friends you've already used up a lot of your imagination on what they write, so at this point you want something not quite as imaginary for entertainment. Of course, being a fan of beautiful imagery and cinematography, I very much appreciate when films have an artistic aesthetic. Combine that with a thought-provoking or strange story and that's why I love cinema. I remember from your past movie nominations in the Hall of Fames (HoF) that you choose films that were visually and cinematographyly engaging. BTW I'm hosting the upcoming 20th HoF and hope you'll join:) |
Originally Posted by JoaoRodrigues (Post 2023532)
...i like movies because i see things in the characters i see in myself and they make me fell i'm not isolated
that's what everybody wants, or most people want... |
Originally Posted by Ami-Scythe (Post 2022732)
I really wish I could see the indie films that come out in theaters but I can only see mainstream garbage that makes me really angry all the time because I don't have a car and sometimes I wonder why I get so overly emotional about movies and shows. I suppose it's because I was raised by a television set but is that a good enough reason to scream and shout onto a microphone and post it on social media just to scream and shout about "no one" understanding what I'm saying? I don't know, but I'm not the only one who can take the medium very seriously. So what drives you to care about the film industry?
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Re: Why Are We So Passionate About Film?
Well, she said she does not have a car so one could deduce that perhaps there are only franchise theaters in her area. If it's a relatively small area then that theater probably rarely, if ever, takes part in special screenings.
I can relate. It's a 3.5 hour drive to anywhere that could support an independent theater from here. Without a car, that's a hell of a long walk. The most unique shows we get in my area are Christian flicks or those pseudo conservative political propaganda films two or three times a year. |
Re: Why Are We So Passionate About Film?
That's true, I live in a smaller place myself and theaters only show the big Hollywood movies, so I see most indie movies from the library or streaming.
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The 20 Highest Grossing Indies of 2019 (A Running List)
The 17 Best Indie Movies Of the Year (So Far) The 20 Highest Grossing Indies of 2018 There's a bunch of great indies in those list! You can watch them legally online with streaming services for a fraction of what you'd pay to go to the movie theater. Or check our your local library. |
Re: Why Are We So Passionate About Film?
Since I am into filmmaking, and want to do that as a career hopefully I also attend film festivals, and I find that a lot of indie movies are no better than Hollywood movies really. Most indie filmmakers still want to 'play it safe', if that's what the OP is wanting out of indie films. So are the chances of indie films not playing it safe, really much higher than Hollywood movies?
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Originally Posted by Ami-Scythe (Post 2022732)
So what drives you to care about the film industry?
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Originally Posted by ironpony (Post 2023561)
Since I am into filmmaking, and want to do that as a career hopefully I also attend film festivals, and I find that a lot of indie movies are no better than Hollywood movies really. Most indie filmmakers still want to 'play it safe', if that's what the OP is wanting out of indie films. So are the chances of indie films not playing it safe, really much higher than Hollywood movies?
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Originally Posted by MijaFrost (Post 2023523)
I used to enjoy reading often, but once I got my first smartphone in 2010 I began reading books less and less, because now I spent all my "reading time" on articles online, forums, emails and text messages.
After using my suffering, deteriorating eyesight on all of that, it's too tiring for me to pick up a book. Additionally, I kind of just want to "see" a fictional world displayed on a film screen, instead of picturing it in my mind, because when you have to message your long-distance friends you've already used up a lot of your imagination on what they write, so at this point you want something not quite as imaginary for entertainment. Of course, being a fan of beautiful imagery and cinematography, I very much appreciate when films have an artistic aesthetic. Combine that with a thought-provoking or strange story and that's why I love cinema. |
Originally Posted by Citizen Rules (Post 2023559)
The 20 Highest Grossing Indies of 2019 (A Running List)
The 17 Best Indie Movies Of the Year (So Far) The 20 Highest Grossing Indies of 2018 There's a bunch of great indies in those list! You can watch them legally online with streaming services for a fraction of what you'd pay to go to the movie theater. Or check our your local library. |
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