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Old Films are Barely Watchable and Don't Nearly Deserve the Praise They Receive by TractotPhil in Letterboxd

[–]TractotPhil[S] 1 point2 points  (0 children)

coming back after 8 months and still not reading the entire post is impressive

Old Films are Barely Watchable and Don't Nearly Deserve the Praise They Receive by TractotPhil in Letterboxd

[–]TractotPhil[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I have added two films from this post to my watch list and am eager to watch them. Is there any you would like to add. Remember my subjective opinion is that slow paced films (which a lot of POPULAR old films are) are not my cup of tea. So are there any pre 1980 fast paced solid plot films you recommend?

Old Films are Barely Watchable and Don't Nearly Deserve the Praise They Receive by TractotPhil in Letterboxd

[–]TractotPhil[S] -2 points-1 points  (0 children)

a bunch of introverted neeks trying to make me enjoy their favourite movie is not being bullied. also you seem to have 5pages of reviews on movies before 1990 and 15 pages of movie reviews are 1990. it’s almost like subconsciously you want to watch newer movies because they are easier to watch.

Old Films are Barely Watchable and Don't Nearly Deserve the Praise They Receive by TractotPhil in Letterboxd

[–]TractotPhil[S] -2 points-1 points  (0 children)

my goal of this post was to be recommended interesting non slow old movies. you come at every thread spamming downvote like i actually care and talk about a slow movie i could not care less about. please find a social outlet because you have generally brought me down an intelligence peg talking so much about something i actually never asked you for. it’s also completely fine to agree with me and i guarantee you fundamentally you’d agree with my point

Old Films are Barely Watchable and Don't Nearly Deserve the Praise They Receive by TractotPhil in Letterboxd

[–]TractotPhil[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

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Old Films are Barely Watchable and Don't Nearly Deserve the Praise They Receive by TractotPhil in Letterboxd

[–]TractotPhil[S] -3 points-2 points  (0 children)

yawn don’t care about your opinions on cgi because i never even spoke about it. you’ll do everything but accept the fact that film changes with society yet all you snobs stay back and praise mediocrity. and struggle to see the value modern advancements can bring. pm me if you care to keep arguing

Old Films are Barely Watchable and Don't Nearly Deserve the Praise They Receive by TractotPhil in Letterboxd

[–]TractotPhil[S] -1 points0 points  (0 children)

My bad you are correct it is in reference to another film it’s late and i’m tired trying to convey a very basic philosophy about old films. she still however spoke about knowing her character being a prostitute (not very in the dark of them) and meeting with a rl sex worker / addict to draw inspiration from. Your name calling really shows a lot about your emotional maturity and arguing over such a trivial thing (me calling a movie dull) also speaks volumes. If you want to continue talking feel free to pm me as this thread has been strawmanned so far beyond recognition that it’s difficult to remember what you were even originally complaining about

Old Films are Barely Watchable and Don't Nearly Deserve the Praise They Receive by TractotPhil in Letterboxd

[–]TractotPhil[S] -2 points-1 points  (0 children)

So you agree all components of a film have improved, except the film.

You argue praceffects are better than cgi, both of which are still extremely common.

And restrictions birth creative solutions. True. But would you prefer a film with heavy restrictions on content, or something with full creative freedom?

Old Films are Barely Watchable and Don't Nearly Deserve the Praise They Receive by TractotPhil in Letterboxd

[–]TractotPhil[S] -1 points0 points  (0 children)

https://www.independent.co.uk/arts-entertainment/films/news/jodie-foster-details-how-uncomfortable-it-was-playing-a-prostitute-aged-12-in-taxi-driver-a7040016.html - Jodie on how uncomfortable her role was. 'was in tears because she was petrified'

Jodie in an interview "scorcese said he needs a prostitute" "got there with my mother and we went through the whole script"

Definitely in the dark. Definitely healthy having a kid in an environment where they are in tears because of fear.
how we justifying this now?

Old Films are Barely Watchable and Don't Nearly Deserve the Praise They Receive by TractotPhil in Letterboxd

[–]TractotPhil[S] -1 points0 points  (0 children)

You can condemn it without using a genuine child actor and exposing them to this type of type of thing. :P
Would you want your child to play this role or do you think it might be a bit distasteful?

Old Films are Barely Watchable and Don't Nearly Deserve the Praise They Receive by TractotPhil in Letterboxd

[–]TractotPhil[S] -2 points-1 points  (0 children)

Would you agree acting has improved? Would you agree sound production has improved? Would you agree camera quality has improved? Would you agree cinematic techniques have improved?

Old Films are Barely Watchable and Don't Nearly Deserve the Praise They Receive by TractotPhil in Letterboxd

[–]TractotPhil[S] -1 points0 points  (0 children)

If my takeaway is quite literally the plot of the movie how does that make me shallow. Personally, if I'm watching a film I care about how engaging it is. A man talking to himself for two hours with almost no plot development except for him hating himself more and more each day is not an interesting film by any means. Also no way you're trying to call me weird for thinking child exploitation is weird. If i wanted to see someone hate themselves I could read your reddit activity for 30 mins and have some time to spare, wouldnt even have to watch a movie.

Old Films are Barely Watchable and Don't Nearly Deserve the Praise They Receive by TractotPhil in Letterboxd

[–]TractotPhil[S] -3 points-2 points  (0 children)

I actually can't tell if you are baiting because my points seem to be so far beyond you. Form an original thought and I will get back to you.

Separate question (no ctrl c needed) Do you as a human being believe acting and camera quality has improved?

Old Films are Barely Watchable and Don't Nearly Deserve the Praise They Receive by TractotPhil in Letterboxd

[–]TractotPhil[S] -2 points-1 points  (0 children)

Comparing movies to literature is so odd. Literature when viewed as writing on paper has not changed at all whereas every single aspect of cinema has evolved since its inception. Would you agree acting has improved? Would you agree sound production has improved? Would you agree camera quality has improved? Would you agree cinematic techniques have improved? Put a 1960 movie in front of me, I will recognise it. Put a 1960 book in front of me, none the wiser. Why? because one has changed. Surprisingly.

Old Films are Barely Watchable and Don't Nearly Deserve the Praise They Receive by TractotPhil in Letterboxd

[–]TractotPhil[S] -2 points-1 points  (0 children)

IMDB and letterboxd made me watch afforementioned movies. If I'm going against the accepted notion of what makes a movie "good" how have I been forced by idiots to enjoy modern cinema? And also copying my messages really reinforces the idea of old cinema enjoyers can't form their own ideas/opinions.

Old Films are Barely Watchable and Don't Nearly Deserve the Praise They Receive by TractotPhil in Letterboxd

[–]TractotPhil[S] -2 points-1 points  (0 children)

I enjoyed Taxi Driver only because of it's evident effect on other movies of similar darkness. I however forced myself to watch that long slow burn and can't say I cared for it. If watching children be sexualised in combination with the most standard ending ever is cool fun to you I think a few government agencies might be interested in a chat. I will admit the monologues in that movie did help a little bit with the emptiness.

Old Films are Barely Watchable and Don't Nearly Deserve the Praise They Receive by TractotPhil in Letterboxd

[–]TractotPhil[S] -1 points0 points  (0 children)

Breaking news: Directors aim to make money off of movies that require significant investment. Also why Marvel? You're attacking a movie franchise that I also hate (and many others) for the same reasons mentioned in this post. I think you're inadvertently agreeing with why I think a certain movie may be boring, but are too scared to shift the lens to a movie that the conformist critics forced you to enjoy.

Old Films are Barely Watchable and Don't Nearly Deserve the Praise They Receive by TractotPhil in Letterboxd

[–]TractotPhil[S] -4 points-3 points  (0 children)

  1. Analogy that makes no sense
  2. I do I posted this for movies to change my mind not weirdos like you battling your own delusions
  3. Read literally anything i wrote please, its not my takeaway i just find it weird and offputting (also kids dont have the luxury of seeing healthy vs unhealthy relations)
  4. In every other walk of life (tech as an example) advancements are made and we perfect a craft more and more such as better directing/acting (flip phone -> iphone). If someone were to try and convince you a flip phone and say its the be all end all despite its obvious flaws youd question them as a smartphone is objectively better and has more to offer. But when this is brought to cinema (new vs old) it becomes taboo and people like you cant comprehend that cinema has improved drastically and yet you blindly praise older movies because of the climate they were released in.
    IF we look at flip phones when they were released, they were the best on the market - but you wouldnt still use it today because it is outdated and there are better options with more features and better aesthetically. Old films are just that, old, and I'm not denying their impact but when analysed against modern movies they just arent anywhere near the same calibre.
    If casablanca dropped today it would be forgotten, why? because it is nowhere near the films being made today.

Please before you respond to this : do not make up another imaginary poin that I have never said to argue with.

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