My only objection to Quills is that they chicken out at the end. Nothing irritates me more than a brilliant movie that completely fails to stick the landing. But other than that, yeah, we'd get along.
I very VERY rarely come across another fan of my favorite movie... even if I have people watch it with me, they are usually kind of indifferent or give a mere, "wow, that was weird." Which blows my mind.
So obviously... people don't have to get my movies to get me.
It's gorgeous and amazing, and the ending infuriates me. The necrophilia should have really happened, and the Marquis should have been completely unrepentant.
But I am a believer in following the passion no matter how dangerous.
My favorite movie - ever - is Harold and Maude. I have it and show it off, but almost no one seems to like it. Which is a shame, now that you make me think of it, because understanding this movie means you understand not only a good chunk of my outlook and philosophy on life but also my sense of humor AND get to hear my favorite musician do the soundtrack. I've already worn out two VHS copies of this and am now on a DVD (hooray, much sturdier).
I also adore the 1967 Bedazzled (not the new one) and Brewster McCloud - which again just about no one has seen; I guess because they are small cult classics that came out before most of my friends were born.
Once you get past those, I do have more in common with my peers - Tim Burton movies and other dark fantasies (among these, MirrorMask is my favorite), science fictions (I love Enemy Mine, Frequency, Dude, Where's My Car?), dance movies, and occassional "serious" movies thrown in (like Family Man with Nicolas Cage or Amistad - those movies are thought-provoking and elegant, which I always appreciate)
I like Harold and Maud and the old Bedazzled. I don't recall Brewster McCloud. We've seen so many movies over the years, we've found enough common points.
Yeah, the ending blew, but the rest of the movie is brilliant and provocative and awe-inspiring. It's not a movie I can bear watching often, but, yeah, it defines an important part of me.
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So obviously... people don't have to get my movies to get me.
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But I am a believer in following the passion no matter how dangerous.
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I also adore the 1967 Bedazzled (not the new one) and Brewster McCloud - which again just about no one has seen; I guess because they are small cult classics that came out before most of my friends were born.
Once you get past those, I do have more in common with my peers - Tim Burton movies and other dark fantasies (among these, MirrorMask is my favorite), science fictions (I love Enemy Mine, Frequency, Dude, Where's My Car?), dance movies, and occassional "serious" movies thrown in (like Family Man with Nicolas Cage or Amistad - those movies are thought-provoking and elegant, which I always appreciate)
Maybe I should make a movie post, just for kicks.
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Yes, you should do a movie post.
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