tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5600656525263023797.post7534972823652588437..comments2023-07-15T05:53:55.419-07:00Comments on Unfolding Life: Why I could never be a movie criticCandacehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/05378265950926351204noreply@blogger.comBlogger3125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5600656525263023797.post-9026113084810114372011-01-28T11:55:06.318-08:002011-01-28T11:55:06.318-08:00I think you miss some of the point of being a disc...I think you miss some of the point of being a discerning film viewer, Candace. Most people consider me to be a "picky" movie watcher and (I hope) a somewhat discerning critic. However, that doesn't mean I automatically prefer tragic, violent films with sad endings. I definitely prefer films with redemptive qualities. However, I prefer that my redemptive films be of high quality in acting, writing, production values, etc. And I find that most standard movies such as so-called romantic comedies with obligatory happy endings are actually non-redemptive in that they affirm mediocrity and conformity to the world, rather than excellence and a seeking of something higher and greater. I could go on and on, but I won't.<br /><br />I will, however, leave you with an example of what I find to be redemptive, high-quality film-making. Pan's Labyrinth is one of the most beautiful, achingly tragic films I've ever seen. However, its ending depicts the very essence of redemption, love and sacrifice. Is it sad? On an earthly level, yes. But viewed through heavenly eyes, the ending is gloriously joyful and unforgettable.Kitihttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08020166064056573242noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5600656525263023797.post-86025280481384675602011-01-26T13:46:26.203-08:002011-01-26T13:46:26.203-08:00So, I do agree: my favorite movies are the ones yo...So, I do agree: my favorite movies are the ones your described as your favorite. But, as you know, I still get sucked into those mind-bending originals like Inception! Either way, I think our growing "picky-ness" over the types of movies we like is a good thing.Kellyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11814988495078450394noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5600656525263023797.post-84603583300151480192011-01-25T13:31:07.789-08:002011-01-25T13:31:07.789-08:00Exactly!Exactly!Debbiehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10347995798119760091noreply@blogger.com