Has a movie ever changed your view on life?
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Has a movie ever changed your view on life?
A friend just stopped by and I was watching "Fight Club". She had never seen it and I told her that it was one of my favorites and what it was about. And it occurred to me that this movie has (at least in part) contributed to my views on commercialism, materialism, gender roles in society etc. One quote in particular; "The things you own end up owning you." really sticks with me. I think of it often when I am considering buying something new.
So I ask... Has a movie ever changed (or assisted in changing) your views about things... for good or ill?
So I ask... Has a movie ever changed (or assisted in changing) your views about things... for good or ill?
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Sometimes they make me think about things, but they don't normally change my mind. I'd say the last one to influence me somewhat was Into the Wild... just being free of material possessions.
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Originally Posted by chris_sc77
American Beauty and the end of six feet under made me want to change and be a better person and all that kinda stuff I guess.
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Six Feet Under has deeply affected me and I believe changed how I relate to my friends and family. Eternal Sunshine didn't change my views on relationships, but helped me appreciate the little moments more...
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Originally Posted by chris_sc77
American Beauty and the end of six feet under made me want to change and be a better person and all that kinda stuff I guess.
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Originally Posted by jiffy97
A few of you have mentioned "Six Feet Under". That is the show from HBO I assume? I have never seen it, but may need to pick it up...
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American History X taught me that as much as you hate black people they will be nice to you in prison. And when you finally learn that black people are pretty cool, one of them will kill your brother at school.
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Originally Posted by jiffy97
A few of you have mentioned "Six Feet Under". That is the show from HBO I assume? I have never seen it, but may need to pick it up...
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Originally Posted by Daytripper
Dear God, RUN to Blockbuster or Netflix and rent this series. It's the best drama I've ever seen on television. I was front and center every Sunday night when it was on. And own all the DVD's. Brilliant show. And so heart breaking.
Oh well, at least Alan Ball got things back on track for the last couple of episodes.
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Originally Posted by GreenVulture
The first two seasons were exemplary; things started to waver a bit in season three; by season four, the characters' heads had unfortunately retreated completely into their asses, taking their self-absorption to new heights and making a lot of them completely unlikeable in the process. Plus, some of the later storylines were pretty silly.
Oh well, at least Alan Ball got things back on track for the last couple of episodes.
Oh well, at least Alan Ball got things back on track for the last couple of episodes.
Last edited by Daytripper; 07-04-08 at 05:26 PM.
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Originally Posted by GreenVulture
The first two seasons were exemplary; things started to waver a bit in season three; by season four, the characters' heads had unfortunately retreated completely into their asses, taking their self-absorption to new heights and making a lot of them completely unlikeable in the process. Plus, some of the later storylines were pretty silly.
Oh well, at least Alan Ball got things back on track for the last couple of episodes.
Oh well, at least Alan Ball got things back on track for the last couple of episodes.
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Yes. That movie is known as 'Attack of Killer Klowns From OuterSpace'. Ever since that movie I have been scared of clowns and never view them as evil objects that only want to eat me.
So, yes.
So, yes.
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Looks like this thread is going a bit off-topic but I need to add something about Six Feet Under. I'm glad I watched the entire show without knowing hardly anything and without reading any posts about it. Sure, it's the kind of show you feel like talking about afterwards but the less preconceived notions going in, the better in my opinion.
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Well, I certainly went into this show with less than zero preconceived notions. I didn't even know what it was when it first came on. And I'm telling you, I was hooked from the first minute. Television has never done that to me before. Including "The Sopranos". I hate the "M" word, but this show truly is a masterpiece.
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On a more serious note, I concur with Six Feet Under. Brilliant material.
On a more serious note, I concur with Six Feet Under. Brilliant material.