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RE: Martin Scorsese says Marvel movies are "not cinema"
October 10, 2019 at 1:15 pm
(October 10, 2019 at 4:21 am)BrianSoddingBoru4 Wrote: In a broad sense, I think Mr. Scorsese makes a fair point. It isn't 'cinema' in the same way that burlesque isn't 'theatre'.
Still and all, it's a bit of fun, innit?
Boru
I don't personally get off on them, though
Deadpool was kinda' funny.
(October 10, 2019 at 6:43 am)Gawdzilla Sama Wrote: Nothing wrong with comic book movies if we remember they are comic book movies. I've encountered people who have threatened my life for calling them "comic book movies". That level of insanity is refreshingly honest.
Some people will defend them to the grave. My brother is one of those people; personally I find them to be poorly written and terribly transparent. He acts like he's some cinephile but he's nothing of the sort; I suppose I have a biased view of Marvel fans because of him, though.
(October 10, 2019 at 7:59 am)onlinebiker Wrote: They might not be high art - but that sorta depends on how high you are.
I dropped acid before seeing Alien in the theater.
Ain't been the same since.
Nice. I ate an eighth of mushrooms before seeing Jurassic World a couple years back... there's still nothing you can tell me to convince me it isn't a comedy movie.
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RE: Martin Scorsese says Marvel movies are "not cinema"
October 10, 2019 at 2:19 pm
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The first time I heard the term "graphic novel" I ROFLMAO.
Unintentional parody movies should include "Wanted" with Prof. X. and Angelina Jolie.
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RE: Martin Scorsese says Marvel movies are "not cinema"
October 10, 2019 at 2:48 pm
What?
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RE: Martin Scorsese says Marvel movies are "not cinema"
October 10, 2019 at 3:23 pm
Huh..?
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