Films that you mention on a date
June 27th 2007 23:44
There's a lot of great movies on that list, but, interestingly enough, there are a lot of stinkers. Poorly made films that pander to obvious entertainment emotions. They're guilty pleasures.
And they're rightfully on the list... 1 000 films to see before you die... why should they all be masterpieces or arthouse knockouts? No, as human beings, we have the right to be entertained by our movies. In my opinion, the best movies are both show-stoppingly entertaining while simultaneously being a work of art.
Today, on the Guardian Film Blog, a writer asked the interesting question: On a date, do you list the movies that you know will impress, or do you go all honest?
It is a tough decision... after all, if you're having coffee with one of those deliciously intellectual girls from the Humanities department, talking Bergman might get you somewhere. Only I've never watched a Bergman film... but sometimes I'll say something like 'Oh, yes, I liked her in Casablanca', hoping to score points on comedy.
Bro 1: (handing three condoms to Bro 2) Good luck!
Bro 2: Naw, man, I just need one. I just flip it inside out and use it again. Recycle, baby!
Bro 2: Naw, man, I just need one. I just flip it inside out and use it again. Recycle, baby!
But it works both ways... I recently met a young girl who found out I was reviewing movies.
'Oh!,' she exclaimed, looking pleased to have a conversation about movies, 'did you see Spiderman 3?'
'No,' I replied, shaking my head, trying to hide the look of disgust.
'Did you see Pirates of the Caribbean 3?'
'No,' I replied, softer now, as I tried to hold back the acidic comments.
'Did you see Shrek 3?'
'No,' I gagged.
'Humph!,' she waramphed in derision, 'You haven't seen anything!'
* DVD cover of Booty Call is from lovefilm.com
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