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General Movie Discussion
03-11-08
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Masterpieces of the new millenium
Posted By
mark f
Re: Masterpieces of the new millenium
What sources do people hear use as evidence of "critical backing"?
Forum:
General Movie Discussion
03-10-08
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36
Masterpieces of the new millenium
Posted By
mark f
Re: Masterpieces of the new millenium
I'll stick with basic dictionary definitions:
(1) the most outstanding work of a creative artist or craftsman
(2) an outstanding achievement
Take that and combine it with my post above. I...
Forum:
General Movie Discussion
03-10-08
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36
Masterpieces of the new millenium
Posted By
mark f
Re: Masterpieces of the new millenium
One thing I will never do is call a film a Masterpiece based on "critical consensus". I won't do it for anything which is "historically-significant" either.
Forum:
General Movie Discussion
03-10-08
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36
Masterpieces of the new millenium
Posted By
mark f
Re: Masterpieces of the new millenium
It's not really that difficult a subject. I just make a lot fewer lists than many other people. I can appreciate that "newer" films may have more technical panache and that some performances today...
Forum:
General Movie Discussion
03-10-08
Replies:
36
Masterpieces of the new millenium
Posted By
mark f
Re: Masterpieces of the new millenium
Peoples choices don't have to conform to my thoughts. I'd just like to see where they're coming from. If they honestly believe this decade's films are far better than any others, then that explains...
Forum:
General Movie Discussion
03-10-08
Replies:
36
Masterpieces of the new millenium
Posted By
mark f
Re: Masterpieces of the new millenium
You actually believe you already know what the masterpieces are? This is a very subjective thread, and some people bring much more subjective criteria to the table than others. The only way I can...
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