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Always think is it such a sad commentary on the state of ...

posted 7 years ago by brux (14767)
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Western, mostly American, movies/cinema/literary arts that garbage like Psycho is taken so seriously ... because it is not.

This is a case of Hollywood made something, and then a media industry around it hypes it and people eventually accept it as something when most of it is nothing. Kids today grew up before the seams of this oppression were visible, so garbage is the only think they have to compare with, and they don't understand the history or what went on before. This is a global tragedy of dehumanization.

This did not used to be true in the past. Movies and the industry spoke for itself. But today there are all these websites about movies, and half or maybe more of the comments are shilling trolls trying to make people think stuff that is absolute garbage has some value in watching.

Psycho is such the perfect example of this. It is completely ridiculous, based on nothing, and no literary statement or qualities.

[–] ecarle (14979) 7 years ago

Happy Easter! Don't forget to hide the Easter Eggs for the kids, give your parents a big hug, and to snuggle with your lovey after a nice feast of ham and salad.

[–] brux (14767) 7 years ago

Thanks Melvin

[–] MizhuB (165) 7 years ago

Wow, you really thought that out, didn't you brux? As Hitchcock apparently said to Kim Novak, 'It's only a movie.'

People can love it or hate it for reasons of their own. I happen to love Psycho, in spite of 'shilling trolls'. It's for my own reasons, not others. And I don't think anyone is trying to convince anyone else that they should love stuff that is absolute garbage having some value in watching. I love everything about Vertigo. Others don't. It's all just about opinions. Don't take it so seriously.

Happy Easter, ecarle!

[–] brux (14767) 7 years ago

So, you have multiple accounts here that you switch back and forth between? Why?

[–] MizhuB (165) 7 years ago

By multiple accounts, do you mean me? Because the answer is unequivocally no.

I can understand people not liking Vertigo. Some of the reasons usually given are:

****POSSIBLE SPOILERS****

-It's too slow moving.

-The part in the beginning when Stewart trails Novak without dialogue is boring (It's one of my favorite parts).

-The murder plot is ridiculous because it depends on too many circumstances which can't be predicted in advance.

-Why Stewart doesn't realize Judy IS Madeleine right from the get-go.

-How willingly Judy allows Scotty to 'make her over' because she fell in love with him too quickly.

Objectively, I agree with most of the above. Subjectively, I always just sit back and let it unfold as it is. To me, it's all about the mood and pure escapism, not a reality check.

Regarding Psycho, I remember watching it on the 11:30 movie with a friend, my mom and my sis. Only mom had seen it at the time, I think. Uncut, in the theater.

During Marion's long drive away from Phoenix, with the voice-overs, mom commented, 'I remember thinking at this time, what a BORING movie this is!' And this from a movie lover.

I remember being enthralled at that point. As I've often said...to each, his own.

[–] Culburn (3638) 7 years ago

I've tried "Vertigo" numerous times. I just do not care for it.

"Psycho" is enjoyable for me until she leaves Phoenix.

[–] Gubbio (3893) 7 years ago

I can't get over what a little ray of sunshine "brux" is ! 🙊__🙉__ 🙈_____🙄

[–] Martoto (5054) 7 years ago

Remember. Your best friend is your mother. Always.

Clearly.

[–] [deleted] 7 years ago

Brux's mother apparently lied. She never loved him.

[–] Stratego (30770) 7 years ago

Brux, you must lead such a sad life.