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LoathedVermin72 wrote:

Obviously I’m being hyperbolic when I say story “doesn’t matter,” but the spirit of what I’m saying is essentially honest. I think plot/story is generally the least interesting part of cinema, can often be a hindrance, and - crucially - two films can be made with identical stories and one of them can be great and one can be shit.

Of course. In fact, two different productions can be made with identical SCRIPTS and one of them great, the other shit. This happens in theater all the time.

durdencommatyler wrote:

LoathedVermin72 wrote:

Of course. In fact, two different productions can be made with identical SCRIPTS and one of them great, the other shit. This happens in theater all the time.

Obviously, execution of story/characterization via directing and acting is vital.

tree_ wrote:

durdencommatyler wrote:

LoathedVermin72 wrote:

Of course. In fact, two different productions can be made with identical SCRIPTS and one of them great, the other shit. This happens in theater all the time.

Obviously, execution of story/characterization via directing and acting is vital.

Yep. And just like a great script can elevate a bad or incompetent director, a great director can elevate a bad or incompetent script. The thing that's so powerful about theater and film (I'd argue theater more than film) is the collaboration.

durdencommatyler wrote:

tree_ wrote:

durdencommatyler wrote:

LoathedVermin72 wrote:

Of course. In fact, two different productions can be made with identical SCRIPTS and one of them great, the other shit. This happens in theater all the time.

Obviously, execution of story/characterization via directing and acting is vital.

Explosions are never necessary though, are they?

Could Rampage or Transformers be an enjoyable stage play?

wtf? I swyped "silly" and it corrected to "foofy"?!

guys, quit talking about foofy musicals in the thread for a dwayne johnson movie

Spoiler: show: RAMPAGE!!!

This movie just doesn't look like my cup of tea. But I hope it's good. And if enough people whom I like and respect tell me it's worth seeing, I'll check it out for myself. But I certainly don't think liking the movie makes one an idiot or stupid or a moron or whatever.

durdencommatyler wrote:

if you use the phrase not my cup of tea, this movie is not your cup of tea.

spike wrote:

durdencommatyler wrote:

if you use the phrase not my cup of tea, this movie is not your cup of tea.

Which phrase would you prefer? Not my temperature of vagina? I can't smell what this movie's cooking? Movies with big monsters suck? Not my fever dream? This movie is my nightmare? What is the best way to put it?

durdencommatyler wrote:

spike wrote:

durdencommatyler wrote:

if you use the phrase not my cup of tea, this movie is not your cup of tea.

i have no qualms with how you put it. please qualm down.

Author:	tree_ [ Fri April 13, 2018 4:59 pm ]
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durdencommatyler wrote: LoathedVermin72 wrote: Obviously I’m being hyperbolic when I say story “doesn’t matter,” but the spirit of what I’m saying is essentially honest. I think plot/story is generally the least interesting part of cinema, can often be a hindrance, and - crucially - two films can be made with identical stories and one of them can be great and one can be shit. Of course. In fact, two different productions can be made with identical SCRIPTS and one of them great, the other shit. This happens in theater all the time. Obviously, execution of story/characterization via directing and acting is vital.

Author:	epilogue [ Fri April 13, 2018 5:06 pm ]
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tree_ wrote: durdencommatyler wrote: LoathedVermin72 wrote: Obviously I’m being hyperbolic when I say story “doesn’t matter,” but the spirit of what I’m saying is essentially honest. I think plot/story is generally the least interesting part of cinema, can often be a hindrance, and - crucially - two films can be made with identical stories and one of them can be great and one can be shit. Of course. In fact, two different productions can be made with identical SCRIPTS and one of them great, the other shit. This happens in theater all the time. Obviously, execution of story/characterization via directing and acting is vital. Yep. And just like a great script can elevate a bad or incompetent director, a great director can elevate a bad or incompetent script. The thing that's so powerful about theater and film (I'd argue theater more than film) is the collaboration.

Author:	tree_ [ Fri April 13, 2018 5:07 pm ]
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durdencommatyler wrote: tree_ wrote: durdencommatyler wrote: LoathedVermin72 wrote: Obviously I’m being hyperbolic when I say story “doesn’t matter,” but the spirit of what I’m saying is essentially honest. I think plot/story is generally the least interesting part of cinema, can often be a hindrance, and - crucially - two films can be made with identical stories and one of them can be great and one can be shit. Of course. In fact, two different productions can be made with identical SCRIPTS and one of them great, the other shit. This happens in theater all the time. Obviously, execution of story/characterization via directing and acting is vital. Yep. And just like a great script can elevate a bad or incompetent director, a great director can elevate a bad or incompetent script. The thing that's so powerful about theater and film (I'd argue theater more than film) is the collaboration. Explosions are never necessary though, are they?

Author:	bune [ Fri April 13, 2018 5:08 pm ]
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tree_ wrote: durdencommatyler wrote: tree_ wrote: durdencommatyler wrote: LoathedVermin72 wrote: Obviously I’m being hyperbolic when I say story “doesn’t matter,” but the spirit of what I’m saying is essentially honest. I think plot/story is generally the least interesting part of cinema, can often be a hindrance, and - crucially - two films can be made with identical stories and one of them can be great and one can be shit. Of course. In fact, two different productions can be made with identical SCRIPTS and one of them great, the other shit. This happens in theater all the time. Obviously, execution of story/characterization via directing and acting is vital. Yep. And just like a great script can elevate a bad or incompetent director, a great director can elevate a bad or incompetent script. The thing that's so powerful about theater and film (I'd argue theater more than film) is the collaboration. Explosions are never necessary though, are they? During a play? They're essential. Especially if someone loses a limb.

Author:	tree_ [ Fri April 13, 2018 5:11 pm ]
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Could Rampage or Transformers be an enjoyable stage play?

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Author:	epilogue [ Fri April 13, 2018 5:24 pm ]
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tree_ wrote: Could Rampage or Transformers be an enjoyable stage play? Yes.

Author:	lennytheweedwhacker [ Fri April 13, 2018 6:06 pm ]
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max fischer could do it

Author:	E.H. Ruddock [ Fri April 13, 2018 6:10 pm ]
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guys, quit talking about foofy musicals in the thread for a dwayne johnson movie Spoiler: show RAMPAGE!!!

Author:	tree_ [ Fri April 13, 2018 6:14 pm ]
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E.H. Ruddock wrote: wtf? I swyped "silly" and it corrected to "foofy"?! I don't think I've heard that word before. It not might be my favorite word. foofy. Adjective. (comparative foofier, superlative foofiest) (slang) Excessively frilly or frou-frou, typically in a manner calculated to attract attention to an otherwise unremarkable person or event. (slang) Poofy; inflated in a funny way.

Author:	epilogue [ Sat April 14, 2018 4:29 pm ]
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E.H. Ruddock wrote: guys, quit talking about foofy musicals in the thread for a dwayne johnson movie Spoiler: show RAMPAGE!!! Who's talking about foofy musicals?!

Author:	spike [ Sun April 15, 2018 2:12 pm ]
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durdencommatyler wrote: This movie just doesn't look like my cup of tea. But I hope it's good. And if enough people whom I like and respect tell me it's worth seeing, I'll check it out for myself. But I certainly don't think liking the movie makes one an idiot or stupid or a moron or whatever. if you use the phrase not my cup of tea, this movie is not your cup of tea.

Author:	spike [ Sun April 15, 2018 2:14 pm ]
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also, must we go through this same exercise with LV in every action movie thread? why do posters keep falling for it?

Author:	McParadigm [ Sun April 15, 2018 2:34 pm ]
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Everything about this thread is like a fever dream

Author:	epilogue [ Sun April 15, 2018 4:37 pm ]
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spike wrote: durdencommatyler wrote: This movie just doesn't look like my cup of tea. But I hope it's good. And if enough people whom I like and respect tell me it's worth seeing, I'll check it out for myself. But I certainly don't think liking the movie makes one an idiot or stupid or a moron or whatever. if you use the phrase not my cup of tea, this movie is not your cup of tea. Which phrase would you prefer? Not my temperature of vagina? I can't smell what this movie's cooking? Movies with big monsters suck? Not my fever dream? This movie is my nightmare? What is the best way to put it?

Author:	LoathedVermin72 [ Fri July 20, 2018 3:55 am ]
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I enjoyed the hell out of this. Nice to see a well-paced blockbuster for a change. Surprisingly violent too.

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Author:	spike [ Sun April 15, 2018 4:43 pm ]
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durdencommatyler wrote: spike wrote: durdencommatyler wrote: This movie just doesn't look like my cup of tea. But I hope it's good. And if enough people whom I like and respect tell me it's worth seeing, I'll check it out for myself. But I certainly don't think liking the movie makes one an idiot or stupid or a moron or whatever. if you use the phrase not my cup of tea, this movie is not your cup of tea. Which phrase would you prefer? Not my temperature of vagina? I can't smell what this movie's cooking? Movies with big monsters suck? Not my fever dream? This movie is my nightmare? What is the best way to put it? i have no qualms with how you put it. please qualm down.

Author:	epilogue [ Mon April 16, 2018 3:34 pm ]
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spike wrote: durdencommatyler wrote: spike wrote: durdencommatyler wrote: This movie just doesn't look like my cup of tea. But I hope it's good. And if enough people whom I like and respect tell me it's worth seeing, I'll check it out for myself. But I certainly don't think liking the movie makes one an idiot or stupid or a moron or whatever. if you use the phrase not my cup of tea, this movie is not your cup of tea. Which phrase would you prefer? Not my temperature of vagina? I can't smell what this movie's cooking? Movies with big monsters suck? Not my fever dream? This movie is my nightmare? What is the best way to put it? i have no qualms with how you put it. please qualm down.