Stupid Cults...

Eloise Goth · Post by **Eloise Goth** » Thu Sep 02, 2004 12:45 pm

what cult films have you seen after others have raved about them only to be disappointed?
'Easy Rider' is, in my humble opinion, the most over-rated film.. poor script, awful acting, amateurish directing...
I'm sure you girls have other films you've thoguht didnt live up to the hype.

(and how many of you looked at this thread thinking I made a typo with the title??)

Tracy · Post by **Tracy** » Thu Sep 02, 2004 6:09 pm

The two Matrix sequels come to mind.

Carolynn · Post by **Carolynn** » Thu Sep 02, 2004 7:23 pm

Plan Nine from Outer Space!!

Well, no, it only became a cult classic when everyone agreed it was one of the most terrible movies in the World. Ever.

Right along with the Giant Claw.

Alexandra · Post by **Alexandra** » Fri Sep 03, 2004 2:04 am

You have to give certain filmmakers a break. Easy Riders was made on a low budget and no big studio backing. The independent filmmakers took all the $$$ risk. Of course, there is no excuse for a bad story, but its one of the things one looks for.

On the other hand, big studio productions (and big stars appearing in) like Pluto Nash and Battlefield Earth (yep, that's you Eddie Murphy and John Travolta) that are total stinkers deserve all the bad criticism -- they had the $$$ and blew it.

Try not to knock "Plan 9", it was made by a CD!

Elizabeth · Post by **Elizabeth** » Fri Sep 03, 2004 4:05 am

Eloise Goth,

I know this may surprise you, and many others here, but I absolutely hated "The Rocky Horror Picture Show". I did not realize it was an "Audience Participation" film and did not like not being able to hear the movie, and not knowing or understanding what everyone was saying in the threatre. Not to mention, I just did not find it funny.

I asked for my money back and at first they refused. He told me it was an "audience participation" movie. I asked him where it said that before you pay? I told him that I was unable to watch the movie because of an disruptive audience, and he charged me knowing this but not telling me. So he gave me my money back.

I then went again at the urging of my drummer who said I just needed to get into the spirit it of the "experience". Until the rain scene when two guys behind me squirted me with spray bottles. I got up, walked back to thier row, and walked right up to them. I had a big smile on and asked if I could use thier spray bottles. They said "sure" at which point I squirted both of them in the face at point blank until it for sure was not funny any more.

I then told them they should be careful who they squirt without knowing them. They both assured me in the future they would take caution. I then got up, and left and again demanded my money back. The manager refused. I mean until I told him I was calling the police to file an assault charge. He then refunded my money.

I know, it is the holy grail of crossdressers movies, but I didn't like it. Since then I have seen it on TV, but have such bad emotions about it, I enjoy hating it.

Oh well?

Love always,
Elizabeth

Alexandra · Post by **Alexandra** » Fri Sep 03, 2004 4:18 am

Interesting enough, it took a long time before I warmed up to Rocky Horror . . . and now I've my own DVD copy and watch it about once a year!

Curly(SO) · Post by **Curly(SO)** » Fri Sep 03, 2004 6:40 am

After reading some good reviews about Big Fish, I dragged Ed along to see it....OMG it left me stone cold...I mean WHAT WAS that about???!!!!
Me and were tempted to walk out but the cinema we were in had the exit near the front, didn't want to walk out past everybody, so we both had a little kip instead!

Now Ed refuses to go to any film I suggest we go to see! (The previous one to that being Love, Actually...nuff said

)

Curly(SO)

Eloise Goth · Post by **Eloise Goth** » Fri Sep 03, 2004 7:42 am

In addition to 'easy rider', I've never been able to work out whats so pecial about Tarrentino films, especially reservoir dogs.

Chantelle · Post by **Chantelle** » Fri Sep 03, 2004 9:11 am

I know, it is the holy grail of crossdressers movies, but I didn't like it. Since then I have seen it on TV, but have such bad emotions about it, I enjoy hating it.

I did not like it either. Maybe I am missing something? Resevoir Dogs was also a disappointment and a little too violent for me. Would the Mad Max series be considered cultish?

My favorite weird movie? "How to get ahead in advertising".

Lorna · Post by **Lorna** » Fri Sep 03, 2004 11:29 am

Easy Rider! Yikes! I have to agree, hon...

Jessie · Post by **Jessie** » Fri Sep 03, 2004 8:55 pm

HOw about the evil dead movies. I remember seeing them and feeling is this a horror film or a comedy????

Jessie

Alexandra · Post by **Alexandra** » Sat Sep 04, 2004 1:07 am

Eloise Goth wrote:In addition to 'easy rider', I've never been able to work out whats so pecial about Tarrentino films, especially reservoir dogs.

Maybe I can help.

I don't care for gun play and a lot of violence especially if it is avoidable in the story, but having said that, Reservoir Dogs was smart moving making made for next to nothing. One can't help be impressed with what he did for so little. Certainly a huge inspiration to filmmakers everywhere.

Later, Pulp Fiction was made for a lot of money. This film too succeeded for the inspired filmmaking -- none of that standard Hollywood fare here. A lot of violence, yes, but GREAT filmmaking.

Again, its the same thing with Kill Bill (man, I'm tired of swordfights!), GREAT filmmaking.

Its too bad that Quintin Tarentino is obsessed with guns and swords. I'd like to see him put his talents to work on something entirely different for a change. But as far as filmmaking goes, he's the one we aspire to be!

Alexandra · Post by **Alexandra** » Sat Sep 04, 2004 1:12 am

Big Fish was waaayyyy too cuckoo for me. Probably make cult film status someday!

Yes, I'd say the Mad Max movies would fall in the Cult Film Bin.

Beauty · Post by **Beauty** » Sat Sep 04, 2004 10:46 am

Uh oh.. lol.. I liked Big Fish.

It was so full of imagination!

I especially liked the end of the movie. I guess I liked it most because it was about a son learning to accept his father for who he was and not who he wanted him to be.

Please.. don't pelt me with rocks and garbage.

Beauty

Eloise Goth · Post by **Eloise Goth** » Sat Sep 04, 2004 1:27 pm

Alexandra wrote:big studio productions (and big stars appearing in) like Pluto Nash and Battlefield Earth (yep, that's you Eddie Murphy and John Travolta) that are total stinkers deserve all the bad criticism

'Battlefield Earth' is on tv here in the UK tonight...I may try watching it if I have enough to drink/smoke beforehand.