All of them offer shallow works that try to come off as profound and complex through marketing and stylistic gimmicks.
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Prom_Queen_Carrie — 9 years ago(August 05, 2016 10:39 PM)
I like them all and not because I'm trying to be profound, artistic, or cool. I just think PTA's made some good films (especially Boogie Nights and There Will Be Blood), I like the sound of Radiohead's music, and Pynchon's novels are amusing from start to finish. That writer reads like an annoyingly cynical contrarian. Let people like what they like. You don't have to like it, but why mock and generalize people who do?
"Oh I went there, bought a house, moved in b*tch, and now I'm remodeling the kitchen." -
pretentiousanderson — 9 years ago(August 07, 2016 08:36 PM)
PTA fantards routinely mock and generalize the taste of others, such as those who who happen to like Michael Bay films and comic book movies.
I happen to agree with much of their mockery in that instance, but it doesn't change the fact that their own taste is just as bad. So they are hypocrites for one, to the extent that they agree with your last two sentences above. What is this forum for if not to criticize others' tastes? For us to merely read the thoughts of a complete stranger that says nothing more profound than "I liked that movie!"?
But why even mock them in the first instance? Because culture is always enriched by distinguishing between good taste and bad taste.
There is nothing wrong with knowingly embracing bad taste, 16d0but their is genuine harm when you take something that is as poorly written as a PTA film or Pynchon novel and try to pretend that it is somehow good and/or profound. ("I have so much love to give! I just don't know where to put it!! Whaaaa!" Hahahahaha!!!!!!)
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xguitarra — 9 years ago(September 08, 2016 02:46 PM)
What is this forum for if not to criticize others' tastes?
Not to troll the members of it for years on end, looking like some pathetic man child with Aspergers. Get a grip man.
Trust me. You are all definitely mock-worthy.
Says the guy who's been one of the most active members on a forum of a guy he apparently hates - For YEARS.
I'm having a real hard time taking anything you type seriously man. It's really easy to see through it all and kinda makes me feel uncomfortable just imagining what you must be like in real life. Sad. -
donn-44655 — 9 years ago(October 09, 2016 07:18 PM)
"PTA fantards routinely mock and generalize the taste of others, such as those who who happen to like Michael Bay films and comic book movies. "
And here you are, generalizing the tastes of PTA fantards
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I just like his style of filmmaking. It's not for everybody, so you can find it as vapid as you want, it'll still work for some people. I have no idea why people like certain bands and/or singles, but I don't find them stupid, I just know we won't enjoy the same radio station if the tastes vary that significantly. -
taran-rod — 9 years ago(January 10, 2017 11:02 PM)
"PTA fantards routinely mock and generalize the taste of others, such as those who who happen to like Michael Bay films and comic book movies. "
Because Bay is an awful director, while PTA is amazing. What Bay has done that we couldn't have lived without? Not much. There Will Be Blood was an exceptional movie experience. I'm not even a PTA fan (because i haven't seen enough of his work yet), but backing up your argument by using such an insulting example is stupid. -
primusfan-33576 — 9 years ago(August 08, 2016 10:47 AM)
I hate radioheadI love PTA his movies are hilarious to me. I think his sense of humor is pretty unique. I understand not everyone will enjoy his movies but they are very well directed. I just think he has a weird way of telling his stories, and is pretentiousanderson a name you have just so you can talk sh*t about him?