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In response to "Allow me to play Devil's advocate here -- (edited)" by Reagen

I suggest if you're considering a movie on its own terms, you're not questioning why it was made Asking artists why they make stuff seems a bit weird -- nm

Posted by con_carne Jul 11 '19, 09:48

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If you're asking me to pay $15, I'm sure gonna ask you why. -- nm - Reagen Jul 11, 09:49 8
- The critical thought I learnded in skool did not take into account the price of the manuscripts being discussed or novels or history textbooks. -- (edited) - con_carne Jul 11, 10:11 3
  - This cuts both ways. If you are asking me to spend my time and money on your work, "why" is a reasonable question - Reagen Jul 11, 10:15 2
    - But different amounts of time and money are being spent. Folks who watch a movie on their phone or wristwatch or plane - con_carne Jul 11, 10:32 1
      - Well 1) The job is to review it in the format it's presented - Reagen Jul 11, 10:37
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  - But the purpose of criticism is to make guidance to the public of whether this is worth their time and money, no? -- nm - Reagen Jul 11, 10:01 2
    - [deleted] 1
      - It's impossible to separate, for me. -- nm - Reagen Jul 11, 10:19

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