What Films Have You Seen Recently? - Page 4165

iank · #**41641** 20th May 2017, 08:01 AM

I did say '"that I've sat through", rather than turned off or just not seen.

J Harker · #**41642** 20th May 2017, 08:20 AM

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Originally Posted by iank

I did say '"that I've sat through", rather than turned off or just not seen.

I really enjoyed it although i havent seen it since the cinema. I've watched Alien a few times and always find it a slog.

J Harker · #**41643** 20th May 2017, 08:22 AM

Odd isn't it, does anyone else find they've watched some films they're not that keen on quite a few times but stuff they like only the once or twice.

Demdike@Cult Labs · #**41644** 20th May 2017, 12:24 PM

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Odd isn't it, does anyone else find they've watched some films they're not that keen on quite a few times but stuff they like only the once or twice.

Yes The Witch for example. I loved it so much on first viewing i'd hate for any subsequent sittings to diminish that power.

Demoncrat · #**41645** 20th May 2017, 01:39 PM

Can only interject here and say that The VVitch does bear repeating.
I find that if I really dislike something to begin with, I will probably end up loving it after watching it again.
We all have our comfort zones. The tension between that and a film maker's intentions is where the art is imho.

The Mad Magician (1954, John Brahm)
Vincent Price is Gallico The Great. Well in his mind anyhow....
Superb wee thriller centred round a well worn plot device. VP looks like a wounded puppy in one scene..prompting me to go "AWWW" and to side with him immediately. Whilst the ending is incredibly pat, I still recommend this highly.

Demdike@Cult Labs · #**41646** 20th May 2017, 01:51 PM

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Originally Posted by Demoncrat

Can only interject here and say that The VVitch does bear repeating.
I find that if I really dislike something to begin with, I will probably end up loving it after watching it again.
We all have our comfort zones. The tension between that and a film maker's intentions is where the art is imho.

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I see filmmaking as a business and pity anyone who regards it as an art form

Herschell Gordon Lewis.

bizarre_eye@Cult Labs · #**41647** 20th May 2017, 01:53 PM

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Originally Posted by Demdike@Cult Labs

Yes The Witch for example. I loved it so much on first viewing i'd hate for any subsequent sittings to diminish that power.

I've yet to revisit The VVitch, and whilst I don't worry too much about its effect being diminished on repeat viewings, there are plenty of 'favourite' films that I've only seen once due to the worry that they won't hold out as well on a re-watch.