Rewatched Pulp Fiction

John_Hudson said:
Name 2 films that can be more intensely anticipated than Inglorious Bastards or Grind House. What, Superman Returns from Bryan Singer ? X-Men ? The Break-Up ? A new Star Wars film
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Depends on who you hang out with and/or what you like.

No one here has heard of either. They're waiting for X-Men and Superman.

Maybe people who are "into" films and filmmaking care what Tarrantino (or Rodriguez or whoever) is doing. People who just "go to the movies" maybe don't.

Same with everything. I waited 5 years for the new Michael Nesmith album, but no one else I know cares. I don't even remember how long I waited for Fiona Apple to put out Extraordinary Machine...6 years I guess. Still waiting on Lisa Dalbello.

It's all point of view and perspective and what segment of the audience you're sitting in.
 
cygnet74 said:
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"Ass to ass!"
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ROFL!!!!!!!! ahahahaha So creepy. I watched that movie again the other day and realized why I only watched it once before.
 
GenJerDan said:
Depends on who you hang out with and/or what you like.

No one here has heard of either. They're waiting for X-Men and Superman.

Maybe people who are "into" films and filmmaking care what Tarrantino (or Rodriguez or whoever) is doing. People who just "go to the movies" maybe don't.
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That was my point.
 
GenJerDan said:
Maybe people who are "into" films and filmmaking care what Tarrantino (or Rodriguez or whoever) is doing. People who just "go to the movies" maybe don't.

It's all point of view and perspective and what segment of the audience you're sitting in.
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Maybe people who are "into" films and filmmaking also DON'T care what these fellas are doing. i would add that it is also a matter of personal taste.
 
Getting back to the RR talk. I quite certainly enjoy his films. From Spy Kids, to El Mariachi. I think he's a very versatile director and extremely creative. I always look forward to seeing his films!
 
John_Hudson said:
Blasphemer!
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well i actually look forward to what T is doing.. although he wouldn't be in my top 10 filmmakers.. i don’t really look forward to what RR is doing.. and don't really like his styles.. but that is my personal taste and i respect others that do. i wouldn't say - that because i don’t look forward to his work that im just a movie watcher and not interested in filmmaking. It is just a matter of taste IMHO.. we are still friends right? :)
 
C'mon, Brandon. Beyond the fact that he's a hero to the indie filmmaker, myself included, he just doesn't make great movies. I will except Sin City, which was an excellent movie. In my book, he's a maker of movies, most mediocre at best. The thing that makes him different is his passion and his love for indie movies. The best things on his DVDs are his "5 Minute Film School" and his cooking stuff. I appreciate El Mariachi for what it was, but it wasn't a great flick. I never really liked Desperado, more now than earlier, though. Once Upon a Time In Mexico was a decent movie. It's biggest claim to fame for me though, was the fact that it was shot on HD digital. His family movies just aren't my style. So when all is said and done, the only thing I feel he's done that is truly revolutionary is Sin City.

RR is certainly not among the likes of Steven Spielberg, Martin Scorcese, Brian De Palma, Quentin Tarantion, Francis Ford Coppola, Ridley Scott, James Cameron, Clint Eastwood, Ron Howard, John Huston and I could go on and on.
 
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Blaine said:
C'mon, Brandon. Beyond the fact that he's a hero to the indie filmmaker, myself included, he just doesn't make great movies. I will except Sin City, which was an excellent movie. In my book, he's a maker of movies, most mediocre at best. The thing that makes him different is his passion and his love for indie movies. The best things on his DVDs are his "5 Minute Film School" and his cooking stuff. I appreciate El Mariachi for what it was, but it wasn't a great flick. I never really liked Desperado, more now than earlier, though. Once Upon a Time In Mexico was a decent movie. It's biggest claim to fame for me though, was the fact that it was shot on HD digital. His family movies just aren't my style. So when all is said and done, the only thing I feel he's done that is truly revolutionary is Sin City.

RR is certainly not among the likes of Steven Spielberg, Martin Scorcese, Brian De Palma, Quentin Tarantion, Francis For Coppola, Ridley Scott, James Cameron, Clint Eastwood, Ron Howard, John Huston and I could go on and on.
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110% Agree

RR has great spirit but his work leaves a lot to be desired.
 
You know, I'd disagree. The fact that I have not seen Sin City, and have no intention to (some personal convictions) would surprise you. My favorite RR film is Once Upon a Time in Mexico, and it is in fact my favorite movie, overall. I have the most enjoyment out of watching that film. When I saw it I didn't know who RR was, I didn't know it was shot on digital, I just saw the trailer and went and saw the film, and LOVED it. I loved the Spy Kids movies too, and didn't know it was RR. (The third one was atrocious, so I will give you that). I even enjoyed Shark Boy and Lava Girl. I thought it was a creative fun, different take on things! :) Anyway, I'd put him in the list you have, and maybe take some of those guys off. It's all subjective I guess. Quentin Tarantino in my opinion is overrated, and all of his movies seem the same in the sense that they have the same feel to them (he's not versatile). This is only my opinion, and I still really respect him and enjoy his work, and find a lot of amazing things in his work. I'll end this now :)
 
briceman said:
You know, I'd disagree. The fact that I have not seen Sin City, and have no intention to (some personal convictions) would surprise you.
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please, surprise us. i'd love to hear why. i'm not looking for a reason to pick at you, just curious why an RR fan would refuse to see his most acclaimed film.
 
briceman said:
Anyway, I'd put him in the list you have, and maybe take some of those guys off. It's all subjective I guess. Quentin Tarantino in my opinion is overrated, and all of his movies seem the same in the sense that they have the same feel to them (he's not versatile). This is only my opinion, and I still really respect him and enjoy his work, and find a lot of amazing things in his work. I'll end this now :)
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I have no idea how to respond to that!!
 
cygnet74 said:
please, surprise us. i'd love to hear why. i'm not looking for a reason to pick at you, just curious why an RR fan would refuse to see his most acclaimed film.
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I just don't feel I want to watch the particular content in that film. It's a personal conviction and I have no problem with others seeing it and enjoying the film, but I choose not to see it :)

On the other hand, I am interested in seeing what he (RR) has to offer in his half of Grindhouse.
 
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