Carpenter can be very hit or miss
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Chronic_Johnson — 5 years ago(November 02, 2020 12:37 AM)
I'm not sure if this is a rhetorical and cynical question aimed at the fact that I'm just providing ratings and not commenting about what I liked and didn't like about some of his films in detail, or if this is a legitimate question.
I just think most of his movies are fairly forgettable and boring. I think he's made the right choice in mostly focusing on making music and doing live shows. Though, I'd also like to see him return and do another film, with his signature use of great practical effects, because it is what cinema needs amongst this CGI ****storm. -
Chronic_Johnson — 5 years ago(November 02, 2020 01:19 AM)
Dark Star
- Simple, but fun. A good time (6/10).
Assault on Precinct 13 - Somewhat forgettable, but pretty tense at times, enjoyable but disposable (5/10).
Halloween - Just a slasher movie, who cares if it was one of the first or "defined the genre" (4/10).
The Fog - Cool practical effects and a sense of being trapped (later done better in The Thing), but otherwise almost put me to sleep (5/10).
Escape from New York - Is clearly a cheesy B-movie action movie that's not meant to be taken seriously, but doesn't fully commit to the cheesiness. Pretty boring. This is why I prefer Escape from LA, because it fully commits to the craziness (4/10).
The Thing - Probably the best horror movie ever made, and the best use of practical effects I can think of outside of the Predator and Alien movies (9/10).
Prince of Darkness - I don't care about the characters, or their predicament. Another forgettable one (5/10).
They Live - John Carpenter perfects the cheesy 80s B-movie, with some fun political commentary, too. And when you can say that political commentary was "fun", they must be doing something very right. The final scene was a bizarre way to end the movie, but is just as hilarious as Dark Star's ending (8/10).
In the Mouth of Madness - A pretty good attempt at creating an original take on a Lovecraft style story, while also paying homage to writers like Lovecraft and Stephen King. One of his better movies, but doesn't really give me a thirst for repeat viewings (6/10).
Escape from LA - I know I'm in the minority, but I enjoy it way more than Escape from New York. As I mentioned earlier, it fully commits to the B-movie cheesiness that the first film only dipped its toes into. I also thought the final showdown in Star Wars: The Last Jedi was pretty clever until I realised they stole it from this film. Also, Steve Buscemi is ALWAYS a win. It's still just a B-movie, though (6/10).
If I didn't mention a film here it's because I haven't seen it yet.
- Simple, but fun. A good time (6/10).
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Sophievirus — 5 years ago(November 02, 2020 01:32 AM)
u do sound a lot less like a freak now thats right, so fair enough. and i applaud u for that, pat u on ur shoulder and have to say, "well done, Chronic. good job at working on urself. pls, keep at it!" heck, i think i'd even give u fukcing medal bc u deserve it!
hmu if u want my nudes.
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Chronic_Johnson — 5 years ago(November 02, 2020 01:50 AM)
Do you mean prostitution/casual sex/etc?
I've considered it, but some of the girls that are looking for casual sex still want to be treated as though they're on a date (get taken to a restaurant, etc. I don't see the point in paying for someone's food/entertainment if I can just stay home and jack off).
I was talking to a girl for a while, and I almost wanted to go in the direction of meeting up and doing casual **** (she sounded interested), but it seems after a while she found other options.
Works for me, because I think I'm at my happiest alone. Besides, men have sex toys too. -
Sophievirus — 5 years ago(November 02, 2020 01:55 AM)
not me tho. if i wanted casual sex from u and only ur dick, i would not go to a ****ing resto with u and have awkward "smalltalk" and all that. i would want u to bang me hard and all night long, pronto! and then leave right after it.
everything that goes beyond that i'd reserve for someone i'd actually care about.
keep looking, i'm sure there are girls like me out there bc it would be really odd if not.
and no, i'm not talking about prostitutes either. normal girls who'd do u for free bc they look for the same thing.
suck it.
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