PeteGCDB's comments

I think MOST people choose movies based on the actors, genre or plot (theyre usually interested in those factors) or its based on a recommendation from a friend. "You should rent....cuz its great!" Then theres film geeks who choose movies based on certain directors.

13 years 3 months ago

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PeteGCDB

bal3x: I dont have any offhand, all I meant is that there are plenty of films on the original lists I simply didnt like. Not saying they werent well made but they dont appeal to me, or I find them boring/pretentious etc.

The funny thing is, the movies people seem to look downon (such as B movies) on are often really entertaining and fun to watch. So you tell me what matters when you watch a movie: The fact its gotten critical praise by some people who write reviews, the social relevance or the fact its just an enjoyable film. Thats up to you decide.

13 years 3 months ago

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PeteGCDB

Keep up the great work guys!

13 years 3 months ago

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PeteGCDB

Thanks to Erik, Piet & Co! Been really enjoying the new import feature and of course cant wait for 2.0 to arrive! Happy New Year to everyone on the staff and site! :)

13 years 3 months ago

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PeteGCDB

"Cluttered with alot of bad movies". Lets break that statement down, cuz thats such a broad term to use. Is that everything thats not on a top list then? My question is how exactly do you determine whats bad and whats good? Shouldn't you just watch every film and judge it on its own merit? Thats the common sense approach. You dont disregard 1000s of films because Roger Ebert didnt put it on his Top 100.

Hiding movies from people: Thats an interesting idea. So critics are now allowed to judge what films should be seen and all others should be hidden from the public because of their ugliness?

In my opinion, people should really use their own minds with film. Its one thing if you're totally new to it and don't know where to begin. The top lists are great to use as a guide. But I think alot of people on this site simply love movies and don't judge them in a black and white manner. I think we need to let the team of ICM broaden the horizons of the sites concept and NOT think inside a box.

13 years 3 months ago

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PeteGCDB

Exhibit A:

icheckmovies: how many movies have YOU seen?

(you'll note nothing in the title mentions anything about movies only on Top lists by critics and the Academy etc)

The defense rests.

13 years 3 months ago