Because we love movies, we immerse ourselves in other peoples' criticisms and thoughts to help us better understand them. That's the idea anyway.
The recent Kevin Smith blow-up seems to have dredged up an age-old debate about whether relentless analysis "ruins" the joyful, escapist element of watching movies.
As we frolic in the erudite whimsy that is Chud, we are exposed to a general set of ideas about what is good, great, and balls in the world of film.
Questions:
--How has immersion in the world of online film criticism (CHUD, rottentomatoes, etc.) changed your experience of watching films?
--Have you gained a greater appreciation for something you hadn't before?
---The CHUD crew usually lets their feelings on an major upcoming release be known well in advance. Do their reviews and the Tomatometer change your expectations when you go to the movies?
--Do you think it's better to see a movie "fresh", and if so, do you avoid checking the Tomatometer before seeing a flick? Or do you use it as a barometer for your expectations?
(please and thanks)
The recent Kevin Smith blow-up seems to have dredged up an age-old debate about whether relentless analysis "ruins" the joyful, escapist element of watching movies.
As we frolic in the erudite whimsy that is Chud, we are exposed to a general set of ideas about what is good, great, and balls in the world of film.
Questions:
--How has immersion in the world of online film criticism (CHUD, rottentomatoes, etc.) changed your experience of watching films?
--Have you gained a greater appreciation for something you hadn't before?
---The CHUD crew usually lets their feelings on an major upcoming release be known well in advance. Do their reviews and the Tomatometer change your expectations when you go to the movies?
--Do you think it's better to see a movie "fresh", and if so, do you avoid checking the Tomatometer before seeing a flick? Or do you use it as a barometer for your expectations?
(please and thanks)
