![]() Action movies (when done well) are incredibly emotional especially since the stakes are usually so high. Looking at that list I'd just like to clarify that emotional doesn't have to be two characters having a good cry about their past. I genuinely believe you could show that movie to people 100 years from now and it would still probably strike a cord with them. Stand By Me is a good example of this because even though it took place in the 50's and for that reason was different in many ways, I could still relate to a lot of the themes and conflict (growing up, gaining/losing friends, stuff like that). This is kinda rare because there aren't many conflicts that you could say ever person goes through. If it is going to be related to human society and culture and all that, the underlying theme should still be something most people can relate to. And while not a fictional film, I imagine documentaries like March of the Penguins will endure for the same reasons. We have no way of knowing and for that reason I think people many years in the future will be able to enjoy it. I remember someone in /r/showerthoughts noticed that The Lion King could take place 1000 years in the past or 1000 years in the future. Sometimes I think it helps if the movie is completely disconnected from human society. Well, you would for The Great Dictator perhaps but the slapstick films he's most noted for have pretty simple stories (but are complex in other ways, like choreography). To enjoy old Chaplin movies, you don't really need to put things in context or have a greater understanding of the cultural mindset or anything. Somewhat related, but I think simplicity makes things universal and timeless. Silent films are, for the most part, pretty universal because there's no language barrier. I won't claim to have an answer but I think there are several factors. So what makes something timeless? Where it can be enjoyed for generation after generation? Why do films like It's A Wonderful Life endure forever while so many others from the time period do not? For example, modern audiences seem to be more averse to cheesiness in film (personally, I kinda love it). There are many good older movies that I would not call timeless because they may have have been more culturally relevant during release (as in, spoke about political or social conflicts that were happening), or perhaps were done in a style preferred back then. Gross uses of the word "underrated" and other hyperbolic terms ("the worst ever", etc) may resolve in a ban.įor leaked info about upcoming movies, twist endings, or anything else spoileresque, please use the following method ( leave the quotes in): ![]() Clickbait titles will be removed.Īvoid exaggerated terms. Do not leave out the name of the film or actor you want to talk about. posts that simply ask people to list a movie, actor, genre, etc.īe thoroughly descriptive in your submission title. Be as extensive as possible.ĭo not post comments of just movie titles, quotes, actor names, or jokes, or etc. Please make an effort to explain your answers. Top-level comments must be a minimum length of 100 characters or will be automatically and immediately removed by AutoModerator. No sexism, racism, insults, or other attacks. Discuss the issue, or hit "report" on a comment and let the mods deal with abusive users. In other words, think of it as a gap between /r/Movies and /r/Truefilm.Ĭivility will be enforced harshly. ![]() r/Flicks is a place to have serious discussion of film in a more laid back manner. ![]()
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