July 7th, 2003, 02:22 PM
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Originally posted by mdamien13
Isn't that what any list is, though? Everybody has an opinion on films and everybody enjoys them for their own reasons. If we all put our own top 10 lists up here I highly doubt anybody's would be the same but that wouldn't make any one right or wrong.
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And when did I say any of your choices was WRONG? I never did! I gave alternatives according to my OPINION, just like you did originally. |
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July 7th, 2003, 02:29 PM
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Beer me a post...
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All these types of lists are totally subjective - you can't get around that fact.
It just appears that everyone wants a right to an opinion until their opinion comes under fire and then it turns into Romper Room.  
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July 7th, 2003, 02:29 PM
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Formerly Chandler Mike
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Originally posted by Chaplin
If you saw me right now, you'd see me laughing maniacally and rubbing my hands together... 
To me, it IS a fact, just like to you, LOTR as top 10 IS a fact also. What's wrong with that? Why is it, you can dispute my opinion, but yet I can't do the same to you? Was any of my posts name-calling? Did I single you out and call you names? Did I say your choices are STUPID? NO! I'm sorry I'm getting all up in arms, but this is a waste of time. For me and for you.
So what?? Both are opinions. Why do you think it's a fact? I don't understand where you are coming from. I don't understand why you are so concerned with taking everything I write and dissecting it as if it is a personal attack? I've known you for a long time, Mike, and right now, I'm feeling pretty crappy because of what you wrote.
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That's the difference...when I say LOTR is a Top 10, I DON'T think it's a fact, I just think it's my opinion. Especially because I know there are some pretty good movies out there, all deserving Top 10 status.
This is where I'm coming from: When you say your opinions, it comes across a lot better to others if you act like it's an opinion, not a fact.
I say LOTR is in the Top 10, and you say "I could probably come up with 50 better movies than LOTR".
That is your opinion for sure, but it comes across like you're stating fact and my opinion is just plain wrong. Instead, you could say "Personally, I think I my top 50 list probably wouldn't include LOTR."
See the difference?
That's my point...now don't get so upset and feel crappy about it...just understand that I'm trying to point out why I get upset at your posts from time to time. I've known you for a long time, and I think of you as a friend...
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July 7th, 2003, 02:29 PM
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Originally posted by Cardinals.Ken
The idea of you in a kilt...BLEECH!
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I think what would really gross you out, is what I don't wear with a kilt.
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July 7th, 2003, 06:27 PM
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Connoisseur of the Obvious
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Originally posted by Krangthebrain
I think what would really gross you out, is what I don't wear with a kilt.
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July 8th, 2003, 07:16 AM
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Connoisseur of the Obvious
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Originally posted by Krangthebrain
As a "younger" guy, my list would be completely different.
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You really liked "The Powerpuff Girls" and "Power Rangers Zeo" movies didn't you?
Why didn't they ever make a "VR Troopers" movie?
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July 8th, 2003, 09:52 AM
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Quote:
Originally posted by Cardinals.Ken
You really liked "The Powerpuff Girls" and "Power Rangers Zeo" movies didn't you?
Why didn't they ever make a "VR Troopers" movie?
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I'm not THAT young.
I'm young enough to call you an old fart, but old enough to have seen most of the movies discussed on this thread.
My opinion, is that lists like the aforementioned one, are absolute garbage. I could care less what cinema geeks think of my favorite movies.
Movies are made solely for entertainment. They never have the depth of a good book. Just my opinion on the subject.
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July 10th, 2003, 05:42 PM
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Grey haired old Bird
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My wife's best movie vote goes to "Gone with the Wind".
Mine goes to "Breaker Morant".
"Gandhi" is in my top ten.
Casablanca and Citizen Kane were total garbage.
Platoon is in my top ten.
I love chick flicks and hate black comedies.
E. T. was great.
Close Encounters of the 3rd Kind is in my top 20. So is Dances with Wolves. Same with Saving Private Ryan.
The African Queen is the only Bogart movie I really like.
Movies from my youth that stayed with me are Old Yeller, Spartacus, and Lady and the Tramp.
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July 10th, 2003, 06:06 PM
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Originally posted by Skkorpion
Casablanca and Citizen Kane were total garbage.
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Nice. |
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July 10th, 2003, 07:35 PM
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Casablanca and Citizen Kane were total garbage.
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Yep! I totaly agree, and I think that some people just like these movies because other people say they are the greatest movies ever....its like we're suppose to, its a law.
These movies are boring, anticlimactic |
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July 10th, 2003, 08:15 PM
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Public Enemy #1
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Originally posted by Ryanwb
Yep! I totaly agree, and I think that some people just like these movies because other people say they are the greatest movies ever....its like we're suppose to, its a law.
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I find that a little insulting. I bet you've never even seen them, huh?
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These movies are boring, anticlimactic
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Now that I can definitely understand. |
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