Movies I DON'T want to see

I don't want to sound like I'm lecturing, but if you are serious about writing films then do yourself a huge favour and see at least some of the movies on that list. There is no harm in learning from those that have been there and done that.

For example, you will learn a lot about exposition (and so much more) from Jaws. You don't even realise you're getting the information because it is worked so seamlessly into the dialogue, and because you're enjoying yourself so much.

Raiders, what can I say? Timing, supsense, humour. Kasdan has the audience right where he wants them.

There might be some on that list that show you how not to do things, which is just as important.

I hope the people on here can sway you to give at least one of the movies on your list a go.

I don't want to sound like I'm lecturing, but if you are serious about writing films then do yourself a huge favour and see at least some of the movies on that list. There is no harm in learning from those that have been there and done that.

Yeh, not only are most of the films must see but I have always been of the belief that there are pretty much no films (there are probably some, but even then) that you should flat out avoid, every film can teach you something about film making and sometimes watching a bad or mixed film can be a more beneficial educational exercise than a good one.

Watching bad films is certainly scarier.
Like, holy **** what if my film turns out like this. haha

Is anyone else surprised this is even a thread?

Is anyone else surprised this is even a thread?

What's even more surprising is that this isn't the original poster's most stupid thread.

I know I personally would not take a writer seriously if they haven't seen some of those films. Obviously they have not studied their craft

Is anyone else surprised this is even a thread?

I refuse to watch Atonement!!