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Because a movie's purpose is to tell a story. It is a story-telling medium. -- nm
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TFox
Jan 28 '09, 07:28
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That's not what TFox is saying. Story isn't the *only* part of the equation. But while there are exceptions as Reagen notes, story *is* a major
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Don Homer
Jan 28, 07:34
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Not *just* the best stories, you judge the other parts too. But if it doesn't say anything, then it is fundamentally flawed, and therefore not "best". -- nm
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TFox
Jan 28, 07:32
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What you are saying then, is that critics tend to prefer a certain kind of story, namely something inspiring or thought-provoking? -- nm
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TFox
Jan 28, 07:38
*primarily* a storytelling medium. It can certainly be used to other means as well.
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znufrii
Jan 28, 07:29
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Sure, but unless you are obviously, deliberately not telling a story, then you are, and it should be your movie's primary goal. -- nm
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TFox
Jan 28, 07:30
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I think you're hamstringing the medium. -- nm
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Reagen
Jan 28, 07:32
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Why's that? -- nm
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TFox
Jan 28, 07:34
porn movies are stories too! -- nm
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Beryllium
Jan 28, 07:29
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