Nurse Jill's shoes fall off. Brilliant!
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johnfuture — 10 years ago(March 18, 2016 12:15 AM)
Halloween is a good movie, I just disagree with everyone that thinks it was groundbreaking for its time or pioneered anything. Carpenter skillfully wove techniques already in existence to create a classic suspense film, but it gets far too much credit for being original when it's influences go back for years. On top of that, while it's effective, script-wise it's quite mediocre. Pleasance has some good lines, but this wasn't stellar writing.
I actually enjoy Friday the 13th more, though I wouldn't call it a "better" film. Cunnigham tapped into that primal fear of isolated places and the fear we have of the dark and managed to get some (for its time) gruesome murders past the censors in the process. Friday the 13th is the more derivative film, but as an experience, I think it's more of a roller coaster ride than Halloween. I'd also argue that the pacing is better. Comparing an artist like Carpenter to the money-minded Cunnigham seems unfair, as their approaches were completely different, but Cunnigham assembled the nuts and bolts of a perfect slasher film, even if it was like lightning in a bottle. His career is proof even amateurs can strike gold on occasion. -
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cjh8504 — 10 years ago(March 25, 2016 04:37 PM)
It's in my nature. "Everyone should like everything I do, and if you don't, you suck." Or at least respect what I like. I'm sorry, but that's how I think.
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cjh8504 — 10 years ago(March 26, 2016 04:37 PM)
Because, some of what others like is crap. Now, I know you'll say, "Well, some might think what you like is crap, Cj." And, they can think that, but it's not the case. There's a big difference between Rocky or Raiders of the Lost Ark, almost universally loved, award winning movies and some of the movies Kurt says he likes, for example. Halloween 5, 6, and the like. I mean, come on. There's the Beatles, then there's GWAR. I think I've told you this before, Barn. Some things are beyond reproach, and if someone doesn't like them, then THEY'RE the wackos. And
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simest — 10 years ago(March 26, 2016 05:59 PM)
Why should anyone respect what you like when you don't return any of that respect or show any respect in the first place?
Indeedand some might say that anyone whose Top Ten Movies of All Time list includes ROCKY II, TEENAGE MUTANT NINJA TURTLES and BATMAN RETURNS is hardly in a position to mock anyone.
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simest — 10 years ago(March 26, 2016 01:42 AM)
Indeed.johnfuture gave an honest, well formulated opinion with good explanation.
I enjoyed his post.
He also has good knowledge on the subject and can apply this to his reasoning.
And I doubt he has any problem with those who don't share his view because he is happy with his own.
These are all things cj has been historically incapable of in his time here and while I'm sure he'd love to light a fuse and recruit John to fight his battles over HALLOWEEN II, I'm hoping rather he can learn from this thread how people can put together a post of more than 2 lines that gives clear reasoning in expressing a view while respecting the views of others.
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cjh8504 — 10 years ago(March 26, 2016 04:40 PM)
Nope. I have not the time nor the patience to type, especially on my phone, anything more than a couple lines, Sim. I read, reply quickly then I'm outta here. No fuss, no muss.
RIP Wayne 'Trapper John' Rogers. MASH wasn't the same w/o you. RIP Tony Burton. RIP George Kennedy -
simest — 10 years ago(March 26, 2016 04:50 PM)
Based on your post history, I'd say you have the time.
I read, reply quickly then I'm outta here. No fuss, no muss.
And in doing so..little or no substance.
Instead of chirping into scores of threads on a daily basis without really saying much, you might be better off commenting on fewer threads but actually offering something of detailed meaning.
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cjh8504 — 10 years ago(March 26, 2016 04:55 PM)
How condescending! Just cause you think, and Barney, and a couple others no doubt ,think I offer no meaning, no substance, then it must be true. I'm more liked on other boards I frequent. They seem to think I add plenty. I keep conversations going. Without my daily input, these boards would be dead. I told you off in a nice long post later in this thread. Take a look.
RIP Wayne 'Trapper John' Rogers. MASH wasn't the same w/o you. RIP Tony Burton. RIP George Kennedy