Clasic Films You Think Are Shit

Peter Parka · 07-27-2008, 01:51 AM

No worry about snobbery here just say it! I think Easy Rider is a pile of shite. what happens? A couple of hippies ride around doing fuck all and then get shot by Rednecks. What's the point exactly?

Pile of shit!

Doveshit · 07-27-2008, 02:33 AM

It's hard to think of a lot offhand, but Cat On A Hot Tin Roof never appealed to me

pjbleek · 07-27-2008, 06:15 AM

ummmmmmmmmmmmm.... how about Citizen Kane? that was a weird what the fuck kind of a movie

wednesday · 07-27-2008, 06:31 AM

Breakfast at tiffanys...i dont get it??
Classic my ass...now if it had cary grant in it...totally different story

pjbleek · 07-27-2008, 06:38 AM

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Originally Posted by wednesday

Breakfast at tiffanys...i dont get it??
Classic my ass...now if it had cary grant in it...totally different story

oh... i thought the song was better..........lol

wednesday · 07-27-2008, 06:41 AM

yer the song is much better lmao

Obdurate · 07-27-2008, 07:23 AM

I don't think I've ever seen a classic that I thought was shit. There has been some classics that I can admire but don't love as much as everyone else, but that doesn't mean I think they're shit. The Godfather falls in there. If I can think of a shitty one though I'll come back.

And a thing with Citizen Kane is that it can never live up to the hype. It innovated a lot at the time and now all the stuff it did is easily done.

Zorak · 07-27-2008, 08:22 AM

I don't like the godfather series either really

Minor Axis · 07-27-2008, 09:48 AM

I think some of you are lacking historical perspective, not to say that you don't have the right to dislike a movie, you certainly do and you are entitled to your opinions. But I'd like to point out-

Easy Rider is considered a counterculture film, Easy Rider explores the societal landscape, issues, and tensions in the United States during the 1960s, such as the rise and fall of hippie movement, drug use, and communal lifestyle. Today, it is regarded as one of the most important film in the history of American cinema. (quote from Wikipedia). I liked it.

Citizen Kane is not really my kind of movie, but it has been called one of the greatest movies of it's time, mostly because of the innovations in film making that it employed. I was impressed with it's style, but I found the story to be oppressive. See the "innovations" section of this Wiki Article.

The God Father is an incredible movie, impressive story telling and cinematography. It might have helped if you read the book first. On the AFI (American Film Institue) all time great movie list, it comes in Number Two behind... Citizen Kane.

Some of the criteria that AFI uses to rank films are lasting popularity, historical significance, and cultural impact.

Zorak · 07-27-2008, 10:16 AM

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Originally Posted by Minor Axis

I think some of you are lacking historical perspective, not to say that you don't have the right to dislike a movie, you certainly do and you are entitled to your opinions. But I'd like to point out-

Easy Rider is considered a counterculture film, Easy Rider explores the societal landscape, issues, and tensions in the United States during the 1960s, such as the rise and fall of hippie movement, drug use, and communal lifestyle. Today, it is regarded as one of the most important film in the history of American cinema. (quote from Wikipedia). I liked it.

Citizen Kane is not really my kind of movie, but it has been called one of the greatest movies of it's time, mostly because of the innovations in film making that it employed. I was impressed with it's style, but I found the story to be oppressive. See the "innovations" section of this Wiki Article.

The God Father is an incredible movie, impressive story telling and cinematography. It might have helped if you read the book first. On the AFI (American Film Institue) all time great movie list, it comes in Number Two behind... Citizen Kane.

Some of the criteria that AFI uses to rank films are lasting popularity, historical significance, and cultural impact.

Snobbery alert¬!!

Obdurate · 07-27-2008, 10:17 AM

I know your comments aren't directed towards me Minor but I want to comment anyways.

I don't disagree that The Godfather is an incredible movie. Some people fail to see that the making of a classic movie isn't always how innovative or original it is. The Godfather only does what you said. It's not a multi-layered wankfest, it's just a well told story that looks good. And that's enough, I just don't love it.

Here's a fun quote from the great Ingmar Bergman, who is one of the greatest directors of all time, about Citizen Kane (not saying I agree, but since we're discussing it, might as well include a negative opinion):

Quote:

For me he's just a hoax. It's empty. It's not interesting. It's dead. Citizen Kane, which I have a copy of — is all the critics' darling, always at the top of every poll taken, but I think it's a total bore. Above all, the performances are worthless. The amount of respect that movie's got is absolutely unbelievable.

He also doesn't like Godard.

Minor Axis · 07-27-2008, 10:32 AM

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Originally Posted by Zorak

Snobbery alert¬!!

Where, where? (looks left and right)

Quote:

Originally Posted by Obdurate

I know your comments aren't directed towards me Minor but I want to comment anyways.

I don't disagree that The Godfather is an incredible movie. Some people fail to see that the making of a classic movie isn't always how innovative or original it is. The Godfather only does what you said. It's not a multi-layered wankfest, it's just a well told story that looks good. And that's enough, I just don't love it.

Besides being a powerful mafia story, you know a movie is significant when it appears to capture a time perfectly.

Quote:

Here's a fun quote from the great Ingmar Bergman, who is one of the greatest directors of all time, about Citizen Kane (not saying I agree, but since we're discussing it, might as well include a negative opinion):

He also doesn't like Godard.

I understand why Citizen Kane is considered significant, but I did not like it either.

skyblue · 07-27-2008, 11:33 AM

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Originally Posted by Peter Parka

No worry about snobbery here just say it! I think Easy Rider is a pile of shite. what happens? A couple of hippies ride around doing fuck all and then get shot by Rednecks. What's the point exactly?

Pile of shit!

what early 80's singer who had a no1 was in it?

HRSA After 10 · 10-19-2008, 10:16 AM

Not sure if it's considered a classic to you guys, but a lot of people around my age demographic consider Titanic a classic. Too long and C-O-R-N-Y.

sophie · 10-19-2008, 10:37 AM

Anything directed by Quentin Tarantino.

And Breakfast at Tiffany's, despite being a creation of the incredibly overrated Truman Capote, is AMAZING.

07-27-2008, 01:51 AM	#1
Peter Parka King Of Cunts Join Date: Sep 2006 Location: Harlow, Essex, England Posts: 28,594 Tokenz: 125,882	Clasic Films You Think Are Shit No worry about snobbery here just say it! I think Easy Rider is a pile of shite. what happens? A couple of hippies ride around doing fuck all and then get shot by Rednecks. What's the point exactly? Pile of shit! __________________

07-27-2008, 02:33 AM	#2
Doveshit Member Join Date: Feb 2008 Location: I was hoping you could tell me. Posts: 3,822 Tokenz: 22,739	Re: Clasic Films You Think Are Shit It's hard to think of a lot offhand, but Cat On A Hot Tin Roof never appealed to me

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pjbleek Ireland in July! Join Date: Jan 2006 Location: Boston Massachusetts Posts: 8,285 Tokenz: 92,410	Re: Clasic Films You Think Are Shit ummmmmmmmmmmmm.... how about Citizen Kane? that was a weird what the fuck kind of a movie

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wednesday Member Join Date: Jul 2008 Location: In da Chemist... Posts: 15,986 Tokenz: 20,370	Re: Clasic Films You Think Are Shit Breakfast at tiffanys...i dont get it?? Classic my ass...now if it had cary grant in it...totally different story

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wednesday Member Join Date: Jul 2008 Location: In da Chemist... Posts: 15,986 Tokenz: 20,370	Re: Clasic Films You Think Are Shit yer the song is much better lmao

07-27-2008, 07:23 AM	#7
Obdurate Member Join Date: May 2008 Location: I don't know, I can't find my way home. Posts: 1,633 Tokenz: 5,221	Re: Clasic Films You Think Are Shit I don't think I've ever seen a classic that I thought was shit. There has been some classics that I can admire but don't love as much as everyone else, but that doesn't mean I think they're shit. The Godfather falls in there. If I can think of a shitty one though I'll come back. And a thing with Citizen Kane is that it can never live up to the hype. It innovated a lot at the time and now all the stuff it did is easily done. __________________ Ha!

07-27-2008, 08:22 AM	#8
Zorak Member Join Date: Apr 2008 Location: Surrey, England, UK Posts: 3,481 Tokenz: 47,057	Re: Clasic Films You Think Are Shit I don't like the godfather series either really __________________ Hey hey, My my, Rock and Roll can never die. "It's legs to walk and thoughts to fly Eyes to laugh and lips to cry A restless tongue to classify All born to grow and grown to die"

07-27-2008, 09:48 AM	#9
Minor Axis Member Join Date: May 2008 Location: Between Canada and Mexico Posts: 2,280 Tokenz: 38,034	Re: Clasic Films You Think Are Shit I think some of you are lacking historical perspective, not to say that you don't have the right to dislike a movie, you certainly do and you are entitled to your opinions. But I'd like to point out- Easy Rider is considered a counterculture film, Easy Rider explores the societal landscape, issues, and tensions in the United States during the 1960s, such as the rise and fall of hippie movement, drug use, and communal lifestyle. Today, it is regarded as one of the most important film in the history of American cinema. (quote from Wikipedia). I liked it. Citizen Kane is not really my kind of movie, but it has been called one of the greatest movies of it's time, mostly because of the innovations in film making that it employed. I was impressed with it's style, but I found the story to be oppressive. See the "innovations" section of this Wiki Article. The God Father is an incredible movie, impressive story telling and cinematography. It might have helped if you read the book first. On the AFI (American Film Institue) all time great movie list, it comes in Number Two behind... Citizen Kane. Some of the criteria that AFI uses to rank films are lasting popularity, historical significance, and cultural impact. __________________ "We struck down evil with the sword of teamwork and the hammer of not bickering." Last edited by Minor Axis; 07-27-2008 at 10:00 AM..

10-19-2008, 10:16 AM	#14
HRSA After 10 Still a newbie Join Date: Oct 2008 Location: Where Evergreens and vampires come true Posts: 80 Tokenz: 1,527	Re: Clasic Films You Think Are Shit Not sure if it's considered a classic to you guys, but a lot of people around my age demographic consider Titanic a classic. Too long and C-O-R-N-Y.

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sophie Member Join Date: Oct 2008 Location: Australia Posts: 822 Tokenz: 58	Re: Clasic Films You Think Are Shit Anything directed by Quentin Tarantino. And Breakfast at Tiffany's, despite being a creation of the incredibly overrated Truman Capote, is AMAZING. __________________

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