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curbro
Knowflake Posts: 303
From: Uranus
Registered: Nov 2010
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posted April 08, 2011 11:32 PM
  
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Originally posted by Aya_and_baby:
Hmmm... That's a hard one for me, actually. I like certain cult movies like Shaun Of The Dead or Boondock Saints, but I certainly don't like all cult movies. I like parodies too, but only few. SOTD is both a cult movie and a parody, and the same makers made another movie that applies to both genres which I love too, but I can't say they're my favourite genres.When a psychological thriller is well thought through, I tend to like it too, but lately most under that genre have become too mainstream... What I like least is easier: rom coms. I detest them, they are way too sappy and unrealistic. I also don't like movies where thinking is unnecessary. And dramas. I've enough drama in my life, I sure as hell don't need to watch someone else's.
Scorpio sun, Gemini moon.
I agree 100% with everything you just said except Boondock Saints made me want to die. Have you ever seen Drop Dead Gorgeous? Omg. It cracked me up. IP: Logged |
curbro
Knowflake Posts: 303
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posted April 08, 2011 11:34 PM
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Originally posted by letram:
Initially, as a child, it was Horror and Action. then Quickly Sci-fi. i never was a fan of things like Commedy, though i did really like some Commedy Films, sporadically.as iv grown into films more passioantely, i'v learned that i don't necessarily have a favorite genre, i have a high admiration and joy for well written scripts in films, with unique and fascinating events or dramatic plot twists and turns, great acting, and just pure film greatness. i have alot of favorite films that range from many genres. i admire creativity and all of the same above things in all different mediums. the first films that got me fascinated with films and stories were : A nightmare on Elm Street The Terminator/ Terminator 2 Judgement Day and most of all ALIEN/ALIENS. i grew into crime films too for drama entertainment. the james cameron films above are still some of my very favorites today, the nightmare on elm street is just a childhood joy, as is crime films like scarface, but as iv grown up now and been exposed to more great films, i see them with more critical eyes
and ears since i can compare them to new great films iv seen. Leo Sun
Aries Moon today i love - 12 Angry Men
Fight Club
Psycho
Memento
Se7en
The Pianist
American History X
Blade Runner
Once upon a Time in the west
the good the bad and the ugly
Apocalypse Now
Cool Hand Luke
Into The Wild
Full Metal Jacket
Lock Stock & Two Smoking BArrels
Reservoir Dogs
Saving Private Ryan
The Silence of the Lambs
ALIEN
ALIENS
The Deer Hunter
The Usual Suspects
The Green Mile
Taxi Driver
The Terminator
Terminator 2: judgement day
Leon
The treasure of the sierra madre
the maltese falcon
The shawshank redemption
Up i admire other films critically but not as favorite joys, e.g. the godfather part 1 for example.
Wow, Letram. You can definitely see the Leo Sun with your appreciation for well written, directed, and produced film. I share your opinions on most of these. IP: Logged |
curbro
Knowflake Posts: 303
From: Uranus
Registered: Nov 2010
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posted April 08, 2011 11:37 PM
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Originally posted by Stawr:
Ah yes, thanks for reminding me I find many romance movies to be borring. Like the Notebook...BORING! My cousin on the other hand...LOVES IT! (shes a Taurus Sun, and Leo Moon) Even reads the book.
With that movie I couldn't even try to watch it...I was figiting with something the whole time and not even paying attention. (I'm a Gemini rising, heehee) And I'm so sick of hearing about Twilight. I saw the first one, it was good. But Vampires that play baseball in thumderstorms? And sparkles in the sun?...That is just...whats the PC word I'm looking for?.....STUPID. But I do like Titanic.(OMG Leonardo....is Perfect!) That is one of the rare movies that can make me cry. Because they show a dead baby in the ocean, thinking about it now I am getting tears. The thought of that makes me instantly teary.
LMAO!
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curbro
Knowflake Posts: 303
From: Uranus
Registered: Nov 2010
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posted April 08, 2011 11:38 PM
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Originally posted by mintgirl123:
Stawr you thought twilight was good? The first one made me want to shoot myself in the head. I was laughing through the film... Not cos it was funny. I laughed due to the absolute awkwardness of the acting. The plot was horrible, the dialogue made me go -_-" *face palm* lol. The book was .... Urgh.
I got dragged to see it. Seen the other two as well... Against my will hahaha.
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Stawr
Moderator Posts: 2721
From: N. America
Registered: Nov 2010
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posted April 09, 2011 12:13 PM
Yea I could sit though Twilight and pay attention at the theaters.(my friend dragged me too it too,the same friend that drags me to harry potter movies) Kellen Luts is hot. To me its one of those movies that once is enough. And I think I would go crazy if I had to sit through ever again. Does any else think the Little Red Ridding Hood movie looks stupid too, and they are trying to make it like the next Twilight IP: Logged |
Ami Anne
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From: Pluto/house next to NickiG
Registered: Sep 2010
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posted April 09, 2011 12:14 PM
I love musicals cuz they turn out well and make Neptune happy 
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amowls**
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posted April 09, 2011 12:23 PM
I love trashy movies. Twilight is one of them. So bad but sooooo good. I hate most "art house" flicks. Too boring for me. Love teen comedies, scifi, and action. Love end of the world movies. Not really a fan of horror, especially gore. I like zombies and vampires though (because those arent usually straight horror).Fav movies are Clueless, Alien(s), Jawbreaker, Batman Returns, Armageddon, American Psycho (I think this movie is hilarious). Aqua Sun, Libra Moon IP: Logged |
Stawr
Moderator Posts: 2721
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posted April 09, 2011 12:28 PM
And if I do sit though Twilight again I would probably make fun of it.I did a few months ago with Phantom of the Opera. When my Scorp Sun and Sag Moon friend wanted to watch it.
In the "Phantom of the Opera" song when the Phantom of the Opera starts saying stuff like "sing for me Cristine! SING for the Angel of music!" I started going "Sing b!tch! SING!" My friend got a kick out of it too. IP: Logged |
amowls**
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posted April 09, 2011 12:58 PM
Phantom of the Opera was way too cheesy for me. I got a lot of second hand embarrassment watching that movie.IP: Logged |
Coffee
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From: Leeds
Registered: Apr 2009
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posted April 09, 2011 01:03 PM
Love that musical. I turn the volume down when they start to sing high, or when a scream is heard. Classic.I like romance because it's hard to make them individual, unlike the cr@p that hollywood churns out in a very formulaic way. IP: Logged |
amowls**
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posted April 09, 2011 01:15 PM
See, I'm sure I would like the musical, but musicals require a different kind of acting style that doesn't translate well into movies (unless you have a skilled director). Musicals require things to be over the top, and almost slapstick. If it's a romance, slapstick doesn't work (at least in movies, on stage it's great). Like, Rent the MOVIE was terrible. Chicago the movie was amazing because they made the outrageous elements into an imagination sequence (like all the singing was all in Roxie's head).IP: Logged |
blugrey
Knowflake Posts: 1006
From: Nowhere
Registered: Nov 2010
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posted April 09, 2011 02:36 PM
Hm... I really liked Ponyo, the story too. It was a bit more out there, but I thought it was really sweet and refreshing. Again there were the themes about loving nature and love and a strong female character.  IP: Logged |
NickiG
Knowflake Posts: 5818
From: Pluto, next to Ami Ann
Registered: Jul 2010
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posted April 09, 2011 03:46 PM
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Originally posted by starzy54:
I saw Ponyo the other day on netflix.this is his best animation as of yet.Not my favorite story from him though.
I LOVE classic movies from the 30's 40's 50's.Jimmy stewart is kinda one of my crushes.I love him in the shop around the corner,its a wonderful life,and bell book and candle.Old classic cinema is my favorite genre hands down! I watch TCM all day long.
Also like cheesy 80's horror.
Least fave would be
Modern comedies of today,and modern romance.hate chick flicks too. Cap sun and Asc
Aries Moon
did you know ponyo was based on the story of The Little Mermaid? ------------------
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starzy54
Knowflake Posts: 479
From: CA
Registered: Feb 2010
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posted April 09, 2011 08:39 PM
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Originally posted by NickiG:
did you know ponyo was based on the story of The Little Mermaid?
Yes I did =)
The little mermaid is my FAVORITE Disney movie,that is what made me want to watch Ponyo.
The movie Ponyo was very adorable I admit.I love Kiki's delivery service and Howls moving castle more though IP: Logged |
NickiG
Knowflake Posts: 5818
From: Pluto, next to Ami Ann
Registered: Jul 2010
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posted April 09, 2011 08:46 PM
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Originally posted by starzy54:
Yes I did =)
The little mermaid is my FAVORITE Disney movie,that is what made me want to watch Ponyo.
The movie Ponyo was very adorable I admit.I love Kiki's delivery service and Howls moving castle more though
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curbro
Knowflake Posts: 303
From: Uranus
Registered: Nov 2010
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posted April 09, 2011 08:47 PM
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Originally posted by NickiG:
did you know ponyo was based on the story of The Little Mermaid?
My favorite was a tie between Sleeping Beauty and Beauty and the Beast. Malificent definitely got the gold for baddest Disney villainess. I mean, look at her.
 That's one BAD BEEZIE!! IP: Logged |
meow
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posted April 09, 2011 09:00 PM
When I was little I was literally obsessed with Cinderella and collected anything Disney Cinderella. Today some of my favourite movies include:
Fight Club
Memento
American Psycho
A Scanner Darkly
Bronson
Sin City
Donny Darko
Interview With the Vampire
Almost Famous
Charlie and the Chocolate Factory
The Point
The Sweetest Thing
Least Favourite Genres:
Action/Horror
Sun: Virgo
Moon: Sag
Rising: Libra
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NickiG
Knowflake Posts: 5818
From: Pluto, next to Ami Ann
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posted April 09, 2011 09:02 PM
OH, meow, you reminded me...i LOVE ANYTHING from Tim Burton, hes like the american Hayao Miyazaki------------------
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meow
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posted April 09, 2011 09:08 PM
I love Tim Burton's work too! I was debating to put on Sweeney Todd: The Barber Shop of Fleet Street or not. IP: Logged |
NickiG
Knowflake Posts: 5818
From: Pluto, next to Ami Ann
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posted April 09, 2011 09:09 PM
Tim Burtons attempt at a musical was a little...off, lol...did you see the blood? it was soooo orange------------------
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meow
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posted April 09, 2011 09:18 PM
I guess didn't really notice the blood being orangish. I was too focussed on everything else being so over the top lol.IP: Logged |
NickiG
Knowflake Posts: 5818
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posted April 09, 2011 09:55 PM
 my favorite Tim Burton movie is Sleepy Hollow ------------------
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Lonake
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posted April 10, 2011 04:58 AM
I miss the old Disney animation, so completely magical and even terrifying..now it's just dull.IP: Logged |
4lifephrases
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From: London, United Kingdom
Registered: Nov 2010
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posted April 10, 2011 03:10 PM
I like Romantic Comedies ,Pelican Brief, CSI type movies.I like law movies.Inspiring movies like
Pursuit of Hapyness
Forrest Grump
------------------------------------------- I went through a phrase I liked Sci-fi movies but not obsessively.
I can watch mostly everything but I dislike or would be the least likely would be horror because either they are too funny or to scary.
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northernlad
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posted April 10, 2011 03:22 PM
i like comedies. horror flicks give me anxiety cancer sun/virgo moon/sag asc IP: Logged |
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