Should Elph watch Videodrome?

**Frownland** · 11-21-2018, 02:43 PM

I find descents into madness brought on by poisonous Holywood culture to be pretty interesting, personally.

~~MicShazam~~ · 11-21-2018, 02:47 PM

I probably like the idea of Inland Empire better than I like the specific way it's put together.

Maps to the Stars has similar themes in some way, sort of and I liked that one, even if it wasn't the best Cronenberg movie. I'm just way more of a Cronenberg fanboi, really.

**Frownland** · 11-21-2018, 02:54 PM

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Originally Posted by MicShazam

I probably like the idea of Inland Empire better than I like the specific way it's put together.

You'd probably enjoy its structure more if you watched more than a third of it.

Also when it comes to watching Lynch, the first 1-3 views are for just taking it in, then you can start trying to make sense of it on further viewings. And yes, all of his films make sense on some level--don't just dismiss his uncompromising style as the emperor's new clothes.

Oriphiel · 11-21-2018, 02:57 PM

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Originally Posted by elphenor

I also feel the importance of "the new skin" and most of the character that's only seen on TV screens is pretty much over my head

perhaps with a repeat watching, I'd get more from it, but idk that I liked the movie that much

but even if you turned off your brain completely and didn't try to derive meaning the film is entertaining, great score and imagery

And how 'bout Debbie Harry getting a needle through the nipple? Made me cringe the first time I watched it.

I'm glad you got a kick out of it, though. My mission in life is now complete.

~~MicShazam~~ · 11-21-2018, 02:58 PM

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Originally Posted by Frownland

You'd probably enjoy its structure more if you watched more than a third of it.

Also when it comes to watching Lynch, the first 1-3 views are for just taking it in, then you can start trying to make sense of it on further viewings. And yes, all of his films make sense on some level--don't just dismiss his uncompromising style as the emperor's new clothes.

Hey at least I gave it a second chance. Just a shame that I didn't really make it further than the first time. At least when I gave Mulholland Drive another view recently, I actually liked it (used not to).

My brother has also been praising Twin Peaks season 3 recently, but I don't know if I really want to give that a try. I'd probably have to rewatch (and actually finish) the old series to really get 100% out of it.

Oriphiel · 11-21-2018, 03:00 PM

You would absolutely not be able to make it through the whole third season.

Not even trying to be facetious, it's just not for you.

~~MicShazam~~ · 11-21-2018, 03:01 PM

I did make it through the first seasons and mostly liked it. Could have cut back on the number of plots and characters and the soap opera elements, but I liked it at the time. Season 2 somehow left me cold.

**Frownland** · 11-21-2018, 03:02 PM

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Originally Posted by MicShazam

Hey at least I gave it a second chance. Just a shame that I didn't really make it further than the first time.

You didn't even give it one chance from what I hear.

~~MicShazam~~ · 11-21-2018, 03:03 PM

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Originally Posted by Frownland

You didn't even give it one chance from what I hear.

Let's call it an attempt.

Oriphiel · 11-21-2018, 03:05 PM

Season 3 is Lynch on crack.

We're talking constant super extended scenes of absolute silence, **** that pops up for five seconds before disappearing without explanation, extensive plot lines revolving around characters are never even introduced. The whole works.

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~~MicShazam~~ Account Disabled Join Date: Aug 2015 Location: Aalborg Posts: 7,634	I probably like the idea of Inland Empire better than I like the specific way it's put together. Maps to the Stars has similar themes in some way, sort of and I liked that one, even if it wasn't the best Cronenberg movie. I'm just way more of a Cronenberg fanboi, really.

11-21-2018, 03:01 PM	#67 (permalink)
~~MicShazam~~ Account Disabled Join Date: Aug 2015 Location: Aalborg Posts: 7,634	I did make it through the first seasons and mostly liked it. Could have cut back on the number of plots and characters and the soap opera elements, but I liked it at the time. Season 2 somehow left me cold.