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There is zero need for color -- the plot is infinitely more important than knowing the hair color of its actors. Color is completely and utterly a waste in ever

There is zero need for color -- the plot is infinitely more important than knowing the hair color of its actors. Color is completely and utterly a waste in every respect. There is zero need for widescreen -- There is zero need for high definition -- There is zero need for stereo audio -- There is zero need for digital home video -- The plot is infinitely more important than any of the aforementioned gimmicks. All we need is B&W+mono on RCA SelectaVision CEDs playing on 9" round CRT TVs. If the mains for the TV has a ground wire, then it's too new! Hell, we can do one better: https://www.theonion.com/area-man-constantly-mentioning-he-doesnt-own-a-televisi-1819565469 https://www.theonion.com/area-man-constantly-mentioning-he-d...

jononomo 4y ago
Yeah, I agree with all that. A good movie in black and white is infinitely preferable to a bad color movie with surround sound and high def and widescreen, etc. I have nothing against new tech, but the STORY and the motivations of the characters need to be absolutely preeminent. Nothing is worse than a chase scene in which there is no tension, which is why I pretty much stopped watching movies fifteen years ago. Frankly, the area man is on to something.
- acuozzo 4y ago
  Meh, I see value in both The Magnificent Ambersons and the French atmospheric cinema of the '60s. Film, as art, should not be forced into a box. There's value to film with no plot at all. Consider Koyaanisqatsi.
  - jononomo 4y ago
    I do prefer Koyaanisqatsi to any movie that thinks it has a plot but really just has a bunch of surround sound and vibrant colors signifying nothing. Koyaanisqatsi is great for putting on a large flatscreen in the backround while you're playing a board game with friends. My favorite movie of all time is City of God -- tons of plot, compelling characters, realistic situation, great music, a totally immersive experience. I consider it the greatest movie ever made in spite of the fact that you have to watch it with subtitles unless you speak Portuguese.

jononomo 4y ago

Yeah, I agree with all that. A good movie in black and white is infinitely preferable to a bad color movie with surround sound and high def and widescreen, etc. I have nothing against new tech, but the STORY and the motivations of the characters need to be absolutely preeminent. Nothing is worse than a chase scene in which there is no tension, which is why I pretty much stopped watching movies fifteen years ago. Frankly, the area man is on to something.

acuozzo 4y ago
Meh, I see value in both The Magnificent Ambersons and the French atmospheric cinema of the '60s. Film, as art, should not be forced into a box. There's value to film with no plot at all. Consider Koyaanisqatsi.
- jononomo 4y ago
  I do prefer Koyaanisqatsi to any movie that thinks it has a plot but really just has a bunch of surround sound and vibrant colors signifying nothing. Koyaanisqatsi is great for putting on a large flatscreen in the backround while you're playing a board game with friends. My favorite movie of all time is City of God -- tons of plot, compelling characters, realistic situation, great music, a totally immersive experience. I consider it the greatest movie ever made in spite of the fact that you have to watch it with subtitles unless you speak Portuguese.