Film Snobs!!!

MadDog76

I hate snobbery of any kind to be honest but movie snobs really irritate me ......... the way they over-analyse what is supposed to be entertainment and look down on anybody who enjoys the "wrong" types of movies.

They despise anything labelled as a Blockbuster movie (usually without having actually seen the movie itself!?!!) yet make certain film-makers almost bulletproof to any kind of criticism ......... and actually pity you if you haven't watched/enjoyed Jean-Luc Godard's Alphaville or Tarkovskiy's version of Solaris.

Another trait they have is insisting on calling foreign language movies by their "official" title ......... yes I know Pedro Almodovar's All About My Mother is titled Todo Sobre Mi Madre in Spain .......... but that's Spain ffs!!! It was released here with the title All About My Mother!!!

For me there are 4 types of people who watch movies ........

1. Those who enjoyed the movie.
2. Those who didn't like the movie.
3. Those who like the movie but pretend they didn't because it's not the "right" kind of movie.
4. Those who hated the movie but pretend they loved it because it's on the magic mysterious list of movies that true connoisseurs of film-making must love.

I hate the last two .......... rant over.

Barry Badrinath

Thank this post if you like willies!

MadsL

Why oh why can't people be more like me!!! Ahhhhhhhhhgggggh!

So basically you are snobby about people who articulate something more than "It was good" about films? The literary heritage of Ireland is safe in your hands...

Links234

No, I'll give any movie a chance ........ I actually like The Hangover movies!!!"

MadDog76 wrote: »

Another trait they have is insisting on calling foreign language movies by their "official" title

What's wrong with that?

おくりびと is one of my favourite movies

I also got るろうに剣心 京都大火編 lined up to watch soon.

MadDog76

Wolf Hanssen wrote: »

Star Wars is **** OP!

I agree 100%!!!

MadDog76

MadsL wrote: »

Why oh why can't people be more like me!!! Ahhhhhhhhhgggggh!

So basically you are snobby about people who articulate something more than "It was good" about films? The literary heritage of Ireland is safe in your hands...

No, I just hate as*holes who think they know more than the rest of us about movies ......... and scorn anybody who doesn't agree with their choices.

Fleawuss

Is Bruce Willis in battleship Potemkin?

Nodin

Seen Alphaville and Solaris many years ago - not sure how I'd react to them now though. Some things age in places in a way that's hard to ignore.

Links234

No, I'll give any movie a chance ........ I actually like The Hangover movies!!!"

Fleawuss wrote: »

Is Bruce Willis in battleship Potemkin?

I thought it was Liam Neeson?

Barry Badrinath

MadDog76 wrote: »

I agree 100%!!!

I like you OP!

Nodin

Fleawuss wrote: »

Is Bruce Willis in battleship Potemkin?

He was in the original. They've rebooted the franchise now with yer man out of the new star trek in the part.

kneemos

Fleawuss wrote: »

Is Bruce Willis in battleship Potemkin?

Never in my life heard of Battleship Potemkin.

Armchair Andy

If it has an Oscar it's guaranteed to be sh1t.

Nodin

kneemos wrote: »

Never in my life heard of Battleship Potemkin.

I'd be surprised if you did hear it, as its a silent movie.

MadDog76

Wolf Hanssen wrote: »

I like you OP!

You have good taste :cool:

MadDog76

kneemos wrote: »

Never in my life heard of Battleship Potemkin.

You're probably not a Movie Snob then ........ and they hate you!!

Fleawuss

kneemos wrote: »

Never in my life heard of Battleship Potemkin.

Me neither. It's in the poll.

Fleawuss

Nodin wrote: »

I'd be surprised if you did hear it, as its a silent movie.

You know this ****! Snob! Snob!

Nodin

Fleawuss wrote: »

You know this ****! Snob! Snob!

I admit it, I do know things, elitist Nazi bastard that I am. I even evaded bringing the nephew to the last transformers movie and let somebody else do it.

MadsL

MadDog76 wrote: »

No, I just hate as*holes who think they know more than the rest of us about movies

Do you mean Film? *sniff* *adjusts glasses*

MadDog76

MadsL wrote: »

Do you mean Film? *sniff* *adjusts glasses*

Yes :P

Links234

No, I'll give any movie a chance ........ I actually like The Hangover movies!!!"

In all seriousness, I don't know which way to vote in the poll, I don't dislike blockbusters or whatever just for being popular, I've seen nearly all the Marvel universe movies in the cinema, adored the hell out of Pacific Rim and I've always got time for the latest Mission Impossible, but on the other hand I do love a lot of foreign movies too! And you know, a load of foreign language movies aren't snorefests either, The Raid 1 & 2 are better action movies than anything America has done in years.

You can like a cheesy popcorn movie, AND enjoy foreign or arthouse cinema too.

MadDog76

Nodin wrote: »

I admit it, I do know things, elitist Nazi bastard that I am. I even evaded bringing the nephew to the last transformers movie and let somebody else do it.

One thing you don't know is if would you enjoy the last Transformers movie or not ......... because you haven't seen it.

5rtytry56

I notice that there's no mention so far about 'The man from Uncle'
Didn't go to see the latest reboot.
Have any After Hours boardsies seen it?
«.« ».»

MadsL

One thing I do enjoy is that at least "film snobs" don't treat the cinema as if it were their own living room.

timthumbni

No, I'll give any movie a chance ........ I actually like The Hangover movies!!!"

I'm not sure if I would classify me as a film snob but inevitablely I avoid most of the so called blockbuster movies as they are mostly crap. Just the same as I avoid most TV shows with canned laughter as if it is an indication of when to laugh.

I hadn't actually watched battleship Potemkin but I think I will now. Thanks op for the heads up.

Figbiscuithead

I like good films but I don't think I'm superior because I do and I'm certainly not an asshole because I don't think Britney Spears should ever act again. I'd be fairly picky about what I watch and so what? Do you literally like absolutely any auld ****e out there? Surely you must be a fan of something specific, no? Only liking blockbusters and turning your nose up at French film, for example, would be a form of snobbery too. I can absolutely guarantee you turn your nose up at something and if you don't, you're an anomaly. I don't label people "arseholes" for liking something I don't - incredibly small-minded attitude.

MadsL

5rtytry56 wrote: »

I notice that there's no mention so far about 'The man from Uncle'
Didn't go to see the latest reboot.
Have any After Hours boardsies seen it?
«.« ».»

Saw it two days ago, not quite as slick and funny as other Guy Ritchie films but nicely done. 4 stars.

Links234

No, I'll give any movie a chance ........ I actually like The Hangover movies!!!"

5rtytry56 wrote: »

I notice that there's no mention so far about 'The man from Uncle'
Didn't go to see the latest reboot.
Have any After Hours boardsies seen it?
«.« ».»

It was great! Enjoyed it more than the last Bond outing even, it was gloriously 60's, and if you enjoyed the show Archer, it's right up your street.

MadDog76

Links234 wrote: »

In all seriousness, I don't know which way to vote in the poll, I don't dislike blockbusters or whatever just for being popular, I've seen nearly all the Marvel universe movies in the cinema, adored the hell out of Pacific Rim and I've always got time for the latest Mission Impossible, but on the other hand I do love a lot of foreign movies too! And you know, a load of foreign language movies aren't snorefests either, The Raid 1 & 2 are better action movies than anything America has done in years.

You can like a cheesy popcorn movie, AND enjoy foreign or arthouse cinema too.

You're not a Movie Snob so ......... you can enjoy Citizen Kane and the Fast and Furious movies, they are not mutually exclusive.

The snob would say he appreciates Citizen Kane even if he didn't actually like it and would automatically dismiss the Fast and Furious movies without even watching them.

MadDog76

timthumbni wrote: »

I'm not sure if I would classify me as a film snob but inevitablely I avoid most of the so called blockbuster movies as they are mostly crap. Just the same as I avoid most TV shows with canned laughter as if it is an indication of when to laugh.

I hadn't actually watched battleship Potemkin but I think I will now. Thanks op for the heads up.

I think you should vote Yes in the poll ............

Fleawuss

Links234 wrote: »

In all seriousness, I don't know which way to vote in the poll, I don't dislike blockbusters or whatever just for being popular, I've seen nearly all the Marvel universe movies in the cinema, adored the hell out of Pacific Rim and I've always got time for the latest Mission Impossible, but on the other hand I do love a lot of foreign movies too! And you know, a load of foreign language movies aren't snorefests either, The Raid 1 & 2 are better action movies than anything America has done in years.

You can like a cheesy popcorn movie, AND enjoy foreign or arthouse cinema too.

The fight in the kitchen at the end of Raid 2 (I think) is brilliant. Real Kitchen Hero stuff!

Links234

No, I'll give any movie a chance ........ I actually like The Hangover movies!!!"

MadDog76 wrote: »

You're not a Movie Snob so ......... you can enjoy Citizen Kane and the Fast and Furious movies, they are not mutually exclusive.

The snob would say he appreciates Citizen Kane even if he didn't actually like it and would automatically dismiss the Fast and Furious movies without even watching them.

I've... I've never seen Citizen Kane or any of the Fast & Furious movies, neither interest me really.

Senna

"If you say shawshank redemption is your favourite film you obviously know nothing about movies".
Quote = Some Ballbag with a scarf and probably a goatie

MadsL

MadDog76 wrote: »

You're not a Movie Snob so ......... you can enjoy Citizen Kane and the Fast and Furious movies, they are not mutually exclusive.

The snob would say he appreciates Citizen Kane even if he didn't actually like it and would automatically dismiss the Fast and Furious movies without even watching them.

You wouldn't say that the trailers for Fast and Furious tell you everything you need to know to avoid them?

MadDog76

Links234 wrote: »

I've... I've never seen Citizen Kane or any of the Fast & Furious movies, neither interest me really.

But you did like Pacific Rim and The Raid ........ so you're ok.

newacc2015

I adore foreign films as they are realistic. Literally every Hollywood "romantic" movie pretty much has same story line. Someone meets someone else. They hate each other but by the end of the 90 mins they have fallen deeply in love. You watch a European love Film and it might 3 hours long. Yet at the end of it you dont know whether he/she was "the one".

I personally cant sit through a standard generic American love movie.

timthumbni

No, I'll give any movie a chance ........ I actually like The Hangover movies!!!"

MadDog76 wrote: »

I think you should vote Yes in the poll ............

I already did. Lol. Though I'm more of a film "snob" as in I'm picky about which films I like. I leave the dross like magic mike, homeland, 24 and 50 shades of sh&te to my girlfriend.

MadDog76

MadsL wrote: »

You wouldn't say that the trailers for Fast and Furious tell you everything you need to know to avoid them?

The real question is what's your opinion of those people who did enjoy the Fast and Furious movies?

FortySeven

No, I'll give any movie a chance ........ I actually like The Hangover movies!!!"

The hangover. 40 year old virgin. Etc etc are surely children's films?
My favourite film is le haine. (The hate) I wouldn't call myself a snob. I just have refined taste. I watch things like the fast and the furious but they are far from 'good' movies. Just mass appeal drivel.

Fleawuss

FortySeven wrote: »

The hangover. 40 year old virgin. Etc etc are surely children's films?
My favourite film is le haine. (The hate) I wouldn't call myself a snob. I just have refined taste. I watch things like the fast and the furious but they are far from 'good' movies. Just mass appeal drivel.

Shots fired!

I've been waiting an age to use that.

Links234

No, I'll give any movie a chance ........ I actually like The Hangover movies!!!"

FortySeven wrote: »

The hangover. 40 year old virgin. Etc etc are surely children's films?

You'd show those to your children? :eek:

MadDog76

FortySeven wrote: »

The hangover. 40 year old virgin. Etc etc are surely children's films?
My favourite film is le haine. (The hate) I wouldn't call myself a snob. I just have refined taste. I watch things like the fast and the furious but they are far from 'good' movies. Just mass appeal drivel.

Please do not show your children The Hangover or The 40 Year Old Virgin .......... you would know that yourself if you watched them ......... you can also knock Ted off the kid's list.

Daisy03

I hate film snobs and will judge a film based on the plot and quality of the acting.

I have a friend that is reverse snob but is snobby about it, if you get me. She only likes romantic comedies and that is it. Anything else that is vaguely different is a no no. She doesn't like actions or dramas and heaven forbid it be a foreign film. If something isn't mainstream she won't even consider it. Once another friend and me convinced her to go see Inception and she still brings it up to this day.

She is the exact same about music. In her opinion if it isnt in the top 20 or if a band aren't playing the O2 they can't be any good.

FortySeven

No, I'll give any movie a chance ........ I actually like The Hangover movies!!!"

MadDog76 wrote: »

The real question is what's your opinion of those people who did enjoy the Fast and Furious movies?

Sun reading, man u fan. Thinks violence is an answer to problems. Drinks too much. Probably misogynistic and racist tendencies. Low income, salt of the earf...Am I doing it right?

MadsL

MadDog76 wrote: »

The real question is what's your opinion of those people who did enjoy the Fast and Furious movies?

I don't have one.

People enjoy other types of art, music, food, places, sex, drugs, cars, and internet sites than me or you. Try not to let it spoil your day.

osarusan

I will probably fall into this category as I dismiss movies without having seen them. Not so much 'that's obviously a load of crap' as 'I am sure I would not like it.'

I like films that make me think. That's pretty much what I look for when choosing films.


What is annoying also is the 'if you don't like Transformers you must be a snob' attitude.

GLaDOS

Reverse snobbery is almost as bad tbh. If it's foreign/has subtitles/not lead by a famous actor some people wouldn't even consider it.

Figbiscuithead

MadDog76 wrote: »

The real question is what's your opinion of those people who did enjoy the Fast and Furious movies?

This probably contradicts what I said previously but I think it's one thing to have an opinion on someone who likes what we consider to be crap films/music/tv but it's another thing completely to voice that opinion. We all judge but most of us manage to keep that judgement under wraps. Discounting people or labelling them arseholes for having different tastes to you is pretty unacceptable as well and is probably what you're trying to get at here. If a grown man of 40 told me his favourite band were Boyzone then by jiminey, I'd judge the hell out of him in my head but I'd be as nice as pie in person and we might even become friends. I wouldn't discount him as a person but I'd certainly label his taste in music as a heap of bollocks.

MadsL

There is one type of film goer I dispise though, a flatmate of mine once went to see Jagged Edge before me, came back and told me the ending. Stupid bitch.

Nodin

MadDog76 wrote: »

One thing you don't know is if would you enjoy the last Transformers movie or not ......... because you haven't seen it.

I saw consistently in the reviews that the new woman was worse than Megan Fox and took the chance.