So your jumping on me because I left out an L? I type fast, and sometimes I leave out letters, get over it. Furthermore, there is no flaming allowed on GTP, so I suggest you watch what you say in the future. Also, I was reffering to the majority of people here that are posting movies like the Matrix, Drumline, Enemy at the Gate, House3 on Haunted Hill and so on. There is nothing wrong with enjoying these movies, but they do not have any "intellectual" value whatsoever, which is what I was reffering to. I personally like movies that make you think, and leave you questioning life. Alot of them deal with death because negative emotions are more prominent, and it gives the actor or actress a chance to show their calliber. Furthermore, what was that cartoon coment about? If you were reffering to the Anime I posted, then I think you should maybe watch them before you cast judgement. The Anime that I listed is for adults, not kids, except Initial D. In Japan the "Cartoons" you comented about are seen like our live action movies are in the states, with big name actors, and big name directors. So please don't call them cartoons, they are not in the same category as Pokemon. For those of you with more mature attitudes, I suggest you check out "Pi", and Requiem for a Dream, they are both directed by Darren Aronofsky, and he has a very abstract film style, that will satisfy any true art buff.
Originally posted by toyomatt84
I wouldn't say that my selection of videos is unintelligent or sub-your-standard for movies. It is just that I prefer movies that have a more comical view on life and have some humor to them. That and who doesn't like a happy ending?
I also like the selection of yours, but almost all of them involve death, whether it is self-inflicted or induced. I just like a happy tune to life.
Originally posted by silviadrifter
So your jumping on me because I left out an L? I type fast, and sometimes I leave out letters, get over it. Furthermore, there is no flaming allowed on GTP, so I suggest you watch what you say in the future. Also, I was reffering to the majority of people here that are posting movies like the Matrix, Drumline, Enemy at the Gate, House3 on Haunted Hill and so on. There is nothing wrong with enjoying these movies, but they do not have any "intellectual" value whatsoever, which is what I was reffering to. I personally like movies that make you think, and leave you questioning life. Alot of them deal with death because negative emotions are more prominent, and it gives the actor or actress a chance to show their calliber. Furthermore, what was that cartoon coment about? If you were reffering to the Anime I posted, then I think you should maybe watch them before you cast judgement. The Anime that I listed is for adults, not kids, except Initial D. In Japan the "Cartoons" you comented about are seen like our live action movies are in the states, with big name actors, and big name directors. So please don't call them cartoons, they are not in the same category as Pokemon. For those of you with more mature attitudes, I suggest you check out "Pi", and Requiem for a Dream, they are both directed by Darren Aronofsky, and he has a very abstract film style, that will satisfy any true art buff.
I have heard that, but it is not very well executed. The acting is abismal, and that's enough to ruin it for me. I like the idea of the Matrix trilogy, but Keanu turns every movie he's in, into Bill an Teds, with his 2 dimensional acting. THe Matrix was good the first time I watched it, but it has no replay value. Furthermore, I know the works of Plato quite well. In fact, my favorite work of his at the moment would be the debate on temperance.
No problem, whatever I can do to help. Anyway, I think I will add some movies to the ever growing list:
Originally posted by silviadrifter
I have heard that, but it is not very well executed. The acting is abismal, and that's enough to ruin it for me. I like the idea of the Matrix trilogy, but Keanu turns every movie he's in, into Bill an Teds, with his 2 dimensional acting. THe Matrix was good the first time I watched it, but it has no replay value. Furthermore, I know the works of Plato quite well. In fact, my favorite work of his at the moment would be the debate on temperance.
It is true what you said about Keanu's acting, but I hold storyline to be more important. And my favorite theory of Plato's would be the idea of Forms, as it was revolutionary for its time ands set up theories based upon Idealism
Forms, good call, That was very revolutionary. Nismo, you are a refreshing burst of intellect in a sea of ignorance. It's nice to see someone else with interrests of this nature. To quote Plato, "His approving answers reassured me, and I began by degrees to regain confidence, and the vital heat returned". Furthermore, I have not read the Allegory of the Cave, I think I should check it out, then maybe I could hold some small interrest in the Matrix trilogy. What other philosophers, and/or, writers are you interested in?Originally posted by NISMOskyline
Im glad there are other people that read Plato's works other than me
Originally posted by silviadrifter
Forms, good call, That was very revolutionary. Nismo, you are a refreshing burst of intellect in a sea of ignorance. It's nice to see someone else with interrests of this nature. To quote Plato, "His approving answers reassured me, and I began by degrees to regain confidence, and the vital heat returned". Furthermore, I have not read the Allegory of the Cave, I think I should check it out, then maybe I could hold some small interrest in the Matrix trilogy. What other philosophers, and/or, writers are you interested in?
Originally posted by silviadrifter
Forms, good call, That was very revolutionary. Nismo, you are a refreshing burst of intellect in a sea of ignorance. It's nice to see someone else with interrests of this nature. To quote Plato, "His approving answers reassured me, and I began by degrees to regain confidence, and the vital heat returned". Furthermore, I have not read the Allegory of the Cave, I think I should check it out, then maybe I could hold some small interrest in the Matrix trilogy. What other philosophers, and/or, writers are you interested in?
Originally posted by NISMOskyline
I am a big fan of Descartes' works, but I also like some of the Pre Socratic philosophers, as their ides were easy to understand, and it seemed to me to be an attempt to bring philosophy to the mainstream. And, of course, I couldn't forget about Socrates. His debate on piety (I wish I could remember the name of it) was classic dialectical method. You could literally see the steps in action
