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Film Discussion => News and Theory => Topic started by: Gabe on May 28, 2005, 01:35:12 PM

Title: MOVIES YOU'VE ALREADY SEEN VS. BLIND BUYS
Post by: Gabe on May 28, 2005, 01:35:12 PM
Last night I bought 65 dvd's at walmart. The whole time I had this summer in mind. I'm going to a film school program and I wanted to have a good selection for inspiration. I picked a ton of movies that I already wanted, but also many other that I hadn't seen. Now I'm already thinking I should bring some back, the bill was very high ( I wasn't the one who paid it either ) So I have to decide if I want a ton of great movies I've already seen, or a few that I have overlooked. there are stacks and stacks in the other room, I've already split them up according to my personal preference. But I wonder what you guys find more enjoyable in watching movies. Regardless of if you've paid for them or not, what is more fun to watch, Something NEW or Something OLD.
Title: MOVIES YOU'VE ALREADY SEEN VS. BLIND BUYS
Post by: Brazoliange on May 28, 2005, 01:41:58 PM
something new and good.

pick things from your favorite directors that you haven't seen yet, pick things people recommend, pick anything criterion. go with your instinct.

yeah this probably didn't help at all.
Title: MOVIES YOU'VE ALREADY SEEN VS. BLIND BUYS
Post by: Stefen on May 28, 2005, 01:45:41 PM
LOL. The fuck you gonna get at wal-mart?
Title: MOVIES YOU'VE ALREADY SEEN VS. BLIND BUYS
Post by: socketlevel on May 28, 2005, 02:01:30 PM
Quote from: StefenLOL. The fuck you gonna get at wal-mart?

touche

it's kinda blanketed request but i'd go with old you're already saturated with the new.  but then again you'll see lots of old at school.  still go with the old and get the fuck out'a walmart.

-sl-

[EDIT] shit i just got what you're saying, go with NEW that are OLD

lol, confused....

fuck i'm washed up right now
Title: MOVIES YOU'VE ALREADY SEEN VS. BLIND BUYS
Post by: pete on May 28, 2005, 02:06:50 PM
if you wanna stay fresh and inspired during the summer when you're not in film school, why don't you uh, LIVE LIFE?  do something fun/ crazy, go on a road trip, meet strangers, get beat up...etc.?
Title: MOVIES YOU'VE ALREADY SEEN VS. BLIND BUYS
Post by: Gabe on May 28, 2005, 02:25:20 PM
Well we all know, sometimes we can't really handle life, so we get away with little distractions, like typing away on a MESSAGE BOARD..


Mad love tho, mad love. Living life is all there is.
Title: MOVIES YOU'VE ALREADY SEEN VS. BLIND BUYS
Post by: Gabe on May 28, 2005, 02:32:42 PM
Well, the reason I don't like seeing movies I've already watched and thought were great is because I go into them with SUCH INTENSITY. I'm like, Oh, American Beauty, this movie rocks, I have to like it, and if I don't. I butcher myself like WHAT THE F* is WRONG WITH ME?

I like new movies because there a little more relaxed and I have an objective opinion watching them.
I like old movies because I've seen their magic already and I can access when I feel like I want to watch something in the scheme of that . . . Yeah.

I need to read a book.
Title: MOVIES YOU'VE ALREADY SEEN VS. BLIND BUYS
Post by: Brazoliange on May 28, 2005, 02:39:29 PM
read Stephen King's IT. Best book I've ever read

or read Dracula :)
Title: MOVIES YOU'VE ALREADY SEEN VS. BLIND BUYS
Post by: 03 on May 28, 2005, 02:42:20 PM
Quote from: JaruebiWell we all know, sometimes we can't really handle life, so we get away with little distractions, like typing away on a MESSAGE BOARD..


Mad love tho, mad love. Living life is all there is.
for me, your post count ends here
Title: MOVIES YOU'VE ALREADY SEEN VS. BLIND BUYS
Post by: meatball on May 28, 2005, 02:51:05 PM
Quote from: JaruebiWell, the reason I don't like seeing movies I've already watched and thought were great is because I go into them with SUCH INTENSITY. I'm like, Oh, American Beauty, this movie rocks, I have to like it, and if I don't. I butcher myself like WHAT THE F* is WRONG WITH ME?

For me, your film aspirations end here.
Title: MOVIES YOU'VE ALREADY SEEN VS. BLIND BUYS
Post by: Stefen on May 28, 2005, 02:54:08 PM
this thread gets locked or moved to dvd talk here.
Title: MOVIES YOU'VE ALREADY SEEN VS. BLIND BUYS
Post by: pete on May 28, 2005, 02:58:47 PM
Quote from: JaruebiWell we all know, sometimes we can't really handle life, so we get away with little distractions, like typing away on a MESSAGE BOARD..


Mad love tho, mad love. Living life is all there is.

aw another insecure "if you're on the internet you can't have life" truisms.
Title: MOVIES YOU'VE ALREADY SEEN VS. BLIND BUYS
Post by: meatball on May 28, 2005, 03:15:46 PM
Get a camera, get some friends, and make as many movies as you can throughout the summer. That's the best way to learn what works for you.
Title: MOVIES YOU'VE ALREADY SEEN VS. BLIND BUYS
Post by: w/o horse on May 28, 2005, 03:29:52 PM
Quote from: socketlevel
Quote from: StefenLOL. The fuck you gonna get at wal-mart?

touche

This was my first thought.

I'd really like to see a list of those 65 movies.
Title: MOVIES YOU'VE ALREADY SEEN VS. BLIND BUYS
Post by: Gabe on May 28, 2005, 03:32:10 PM
I don't want your guys opinions to effect my decision. I've gone from 65 to 20 and I'm perfectly happy with my choices.
Title: MOVIES YOU'VE ALREADY SEEN VS. BLIND BUYS
Post by: Pubrick on May 28, 2005, 10:54:41 PM
Quote from: JaruebiI don't want your guys opinions to effect my decision.
then why did u start this thread?

bloody useless..
Title: MOVIES YOU'VE ALREADY SEEN VS. BLIND BUYS
Post by: Gabe on May 29, 2005, 11:29:45 PM
youre right, lock this.
Title: MOVIES YOU'VE ALREADY SEEN VS. BLIND BUYS
Post by: mogwai on May 30, 2005, 12:21:48 AM
that's all you had to say!