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<blockquote data-quote="shutyertrap" data-source="post: 215332" data-attributes="member: 134"><p>My movie watching habits don't tend to go pre 1975. I've watched very few movies from the 60's, and fewer still from before then. It's not like I haven't made the effort, either. For instance, I love quite a few of John Woo's movies, and somebody pointed out I should watch Peckinpah, specifically 'The Wild Bunch' to see how influenced he was by that. Fortunately for me, it was being re-released in 70mm glory at the Cinerama Dome in Hollywood, so I went and loved it for the most part. The problem is, I've grown up with a visual language in cinema that doesn't jibe with older movies. The blood was a very fake red to me, the sound design tinny, zoom lenses had just been introduced and were being used in a very obvious way. Thankfully the story, action, and tone of the film kept those things from being a distraction. </p><p></p><p>I'm discovering this same problem as I try and introduce my son to movies from my youth. The pacing is so different, the effects work, and even things like how a problem in those movies would be so easily solved with a smart phone today. It can be a big hurdle to get past.</p><p></p><p>As for Citizen Kane...</p><p></p><p>I don't have a problem with people saying it is a great movie. I don't have a problem with people saying it was ahead of its time, or wrote the book on cinema language that is still used today. I do take exception to people saying it is the greatest movie ever made, current movies included. My go to film to counter any argument people make for CK is Blade Runner. Why? Because it too was ahead of its time. It influenced the look of science fiction for years after, even to this day. It is ripe with metaphors and has spawned countless books and discussions of what all it means to be human. I'm telling you, it can go toe to toe with Citizen Kane.</p><p></p><p>Here's the kicker...I don't even consider Blade Runner to be the best movie ever. I just like using it as an example that can take down Citizen Kane.</p></blockquote><p></p>
[QUOTE="shutyertrap, post: 215332, member: 134"] My movie watching habits don't tend to go pre 1975. I've watched very few movies from the 60's, and fewer still from before then. It's not like I haven't made the effort, either. For instance, I love quite a few of John Woo's movies, and somebody pointed out I should watch Peckinpah, specifically 'The Wild Bunch' to see how influenced he was by that. Fortunately for me, it was being re-released in 70mm glory at the Cinerama Dome in Hollywood, so I went and loved it for the most part. The problem is, I've grown up with a visual language in cinema that doesn't jibe with older movies. The blood was a very fake red to me, the sound design tinny, zoom lenses had just been introduced and were being used in a very obvious way. Thankfully the story, action, and tone of the film kept those things from being a distraction. I'm discovering this same problem as I try and introduce my son to movies from my youth. The pacing is so different, the effects work, and even things like how a problem in those movies would be so easily solved with a smart phone today. It can be a big hurdle to get past. As for Citizen Kane... I don't have a problem with people saying it is a great movie. I don't have a problem with people saying it was ahead of its time, or wrote the book on cinema language that is still used today. I do take exception to people saying it is the greatest movie ever made, current movies included. My go to film to counter any argument people make for CK is Blade Runner. Why? Because it too was ahead of its time. It influenced the look of science fiction for years after, even to this day. It is ripe with metaphors and has spawned countless books and discussions of what all it means to be human. I'm telling you, it can go toe to toe with Citizen Kane. Here's the kicker...I don't even consider Blade Runner to be the best movie ever. I just like using it as an example that can take down Citizen Kane. [/QUOTE]
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