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Forum: General Movie Discussion 10-23-20
Replies: 48
Do You Have A "Style" When It Comes To Reviewing Movies?
Posted By matt72582
Re: Do You Have A "Style" When It Comes To Reviewing Movies?

For an interesting experiment, try to find a review of a movie you like, the text, and then try to find a corresponding video.. They sound nothing alike.


I don't know why critics can't just...
Forum: General Movie Discussion 10-19-20
Replies: 48
Do You Have A "Style" When It Comes To Reviewing Movies?
Posted By matt72582
I actually love digression :) I keep all...

I actually love digression :)


I keep all the associations, stream of consciousness, etc.. It humanizes a review - I can't really get with the robotic reviews. I have a lot of problems with my...
Forum: General Movie Discussion 10-18-20
Replies: 48
Do You Have A "Style" When It Comes To Reviewing Movies?
Posted By matt72582
Yeah. I've seen more "misses" than "hits", but...

Yeah. I've seen more "misses" than "hits", but those ones I love are some of my very favorites (Nashville, McCabe and Mrs. Miller).


Since we've mentioned Kael, I like those who talk about the...
Forum: General Movie Discussion 10-18-20
Replies: 48
Do You Have A "Style" When It Comes To Reviewing Movies?
Posted By matt72582
So the overall score is lower, as little of an...

So the overall score is lower, as little of an effect it might be, as opposed to giving them a 3/10.


I figure each person only has room for so many movies, so I try to influence as much as I can.
Forum: General Movie Discussion 10-18-20
Replies: 48
Do You Have A "Style" When It Comes To Reviewing Movies?
Posted By matt72582
I'm not a fan of newer stuff. 1930-70s is for me....

I'm not a fan of newer stuff. 1930-70s is for me. I can say the same about music.
Forum: General Movie Discussion 10-17-20
Replies: 48
Do You Have A "Style" When It Comes To Reviewing Movies?
Posted By matt72582
Welcome, Corrie.. Great movie taste! Cassavetes...

Welcome, Corrie.. Great movie taste! Cassavetes and Altman are two of my favorite directors, and were next-door neighbors. "Nashville" is my #3.


I liked your post.. I also try to incorporate...
Forum: General Movie Discussion 10-17-20
Replies: 48
Do You Have A "Style" When It Comes To Reviewing Movies?
Posted By matt72582
Re: Do You Have A "Style" When It Comes To Reviewing Movies?

a 5/10 to me means I broke even with my time.. It means I didn't regret watching it.. So on and so forth.


6 - Alright
7 - Pretty Good
8 - Very Good
9 - Great
10 - Perfect
with halves in...
Forum: General Movie Discussion 10-16-20
Replies: 48
Do You Have A "Style" When It Comes To Reviewing Movies?
Posted By matt72582
Cinematic influences is something I should be...

Cinematic influences is something I should be aware of (more at least).. Do you look for directors influenced by other directors, or say perhaps movies influenced by movements (neo-realism, new...
Forum: General Movie Discussion 10-16-20
Replies: 48
Do You Have A "Style" When It Comes To Reviewing Movies?
Posted By matt72582
I think your lack of style is probably the best...

I think your lack of style is probably the best style. Unique is the best way to go. Just type without thinking... It's much better than reading twenty professional critics who all sound the same.It...
Forum: General Movie Discussion 10-16-20
Replies: 48
Do You Have A "Style" When It Comes To Reviewing Movies?
Posted By matt72582
Do You Have A "Style" When It Comes To Reviewing Movies?

The score is important for me, so much that I use a 1-10 scale.. If a movie is solid but reminiscent of many other movies, I write very little, sometimes nothing.. It's usually the first thing I ask...