tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-904551567804562350.post2545029031079243824..comments2024-03-17T19:29:06.252+00:00Comments on Dora Reads: Nerd Church - Popular Vs Pretentious: I Read Martin Scorsese's Essay So You Don't Have ToCee Arr @ Dora Readshttp://www.blogger.com/profile/04074909561530525221noreply@blogger.comBlogger4125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-904551567804562350.post-2535060047222756622021-02-23T12:40:57.961+00:002021-02-23T12:40:57.961+00:00Ha, fair enough!
And *sometimes* Marvel movies ca...Ha, fair enough!<br /><br />And *sometimes* Marvel movies can be a little formulaic - but I think that the really stand out ones (The Winter Soldier, Ragnarok, Homecoming, Black Panther, etc.) are truly incredible, sometimes even groundbreaking (although allowing Steve & Bucky their HEA or even HFN would have been even more groundbreaking #JustSaying)<br /><br />The thing is, artsy films aren't perfect either - sometimes in even more blatant and predictable ways than blockbusters - but everyone gets an Emperor's New Clothes vibe (and not of the Panic! at the Disco variety) and won't actually say it.<br /><br />Ha, I read it so you don't have to ;)Cee Arr @ Dora Readshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04074909561530525221noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-904551567804562350.post-87994714344988447672021-02-22T11:41:14.944+00:002021-02-22T11:41:14.944+00:00I've seen one of his films (not even the whole...I've seen one of his films (not even the whole thing) and you know why? They're not for me. I dont find watching the old white men's club interesting and that's fine! I'm not going on a rant about the lack of diversity or how I don't find them fun (and my opinion obviously won't be regarded as high as his but you get what I mean.)<br /><br />In the end, I never really cared what he said. I know all the blockbusters aren't perfect and there's a formula some use (Marvel movies even a fan can admit) but if I like them and have fun and like you said, can get a connection or emotional over them, that's all that matters. But also the diversity as well. <br /><br />But big kudos to you for reading it :) Meagan Lamberthttp://quibblesandscribbles.comnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-904551567804562350.post-77952377377709152612021-02-22T11:18:37.496+00:002021-02-22T11:18:37.496+00:00I still need to watch #2-3 of the TATBILB films! W...I still need to watch #2-3 of the TATBILB films! While they're not something I'm uber-into, I do enjoy them, and I love that people feel comfort in them :)<br /><br />I think movies don't *always* have to be feel-good (not least because feel-good movies often make me feel the opposite!) but there's a place for films which explore all sorts of emotions - and simple positivity and happiness is most definitely a part of that! :)<br /><br />I openly admit that I've never seen a Tarantino movie - I've just never felt like it *shrugs* I think it comes back to the 'male pi**ing contest' vibe. Not that I'm saying it's not possible to find value and beauty in those films too! Even problematic media can be valuable and beautiful, but we need to be aware of the criticisms etc. too <3Cee Arr @ Dora Readshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04074909561530525221noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-904551567804562350.post-32939029021902239302021-02-21T16:45:52.080+00:002021-02-21T16:45:52.080+00:00Yeah, Martin Scorsese needs to keep his opinions t...Yeah, Martin Scorsese needs to keep his opinions to himself. I was actually having a similar conversation about this to my cousin last night. We were talking about how much we love the To All the Boy's I've Loved Before movies on Netflix. She had said that because we both have anxiety, those types of movies are perfect for us. And I couldn't agree more! Movies are supposed to make you feel positive emotions. When movies make you forget about your troubles, make you feel comforted, that is the most valuable thing. Not whether or not the movie is artsy. <br /><br />Also, totally agree with you on the diversity thing. For me, I mostly see this around Quentin Tarantino movies. Some of his movies are absolutely ridiculous, and completely problematic. And yet, he gets high praise because he's "artsy." paperbackprincesshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07446601964387517150noreply@blogger.com