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Post by wunty on May 19, 2023 8:41:31 GMT
If the boy wants to watch Crystal Skull, then let him. He must be allowed to suffer. It'll add character. Kal, don't throw your toys out the pram. It's beardy men discussing films kids don't watch. If you've got metrics and data that disprove something or show what kids like, share away. Christ, it's Friday morning. To be honest I actually am curious to see what I'll make of it on a second viewing with my expectations in check. Not seen it since the cinema. |
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Post by damagedinc on May 19, 2023 8:44:25 GMT
I’m imaging old man geefe’s interactions with the youth of today Saw a lad the other day in a Slipknot shirt and thought, of all the fucking retro bands you pick that one. Honestly, nu metal making a return is a travesty. Still, at least Linkin Park can't physically make a comeback. An old man barking at clouds knowing what all the "cool" kids should be liking and not liking. Review for indy or geefe's latest post.....you decide |
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Post by Dougs on May 19, 2023 8:45:47 GMT
My guess would be that kids are just better served for content, they dont have to watch what their parents are watching anymore. They have a vast library of movies available when they want them. If I look at the IMDB Top 250, ive seen most of them and a good chunk of them are from having literally no choice. No eight year old is going to choose to watch Bridge on The River Kwai these days (I would worry if they did). I got the boy to watch half of the Great Escape at Christmas. He was kind of into it, but I think the biggest change is that older films properly set the scene and allowed characters to develop. These days the action comes much quicker. But doesn't have the pay off as a result |
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Post by mrpon on May 19, 2023 8:47:16 GMT
Good man!! Now he wants a mitt and baseball.
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Post by geefe on May 19, 2023 8:56:37 GMT
Which half? Cause if it was just the first, I don't know if that's cruel or kind.
"And they all got out and absolutely none of them were shot in the back"
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Post by geefe on May 19, 2023 8:59:34 GMT
If the boy wants to watch Crystal Skull, then let him. He must be allowed to suffer. It'll add character. Kal, don't throw your toys out the pram. It's beardy men discussing films kids don't watch. If you've got metrics and data that disprove something or show what kids like, share away. Christ, it's Friday morning. To be honest I actually am curious to see what I'll make of it on a second viewing with my expectations in check. Not seen it since the cinema. Maybe stop when he gets to Mexico and just imagine it all worked out fine |
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Post by Bill in the rain on May 19, 2023 9:04:49 GMT
You just have to cover their eyes for the horrifying bits, like my parents did with the head melting when I was a kid.
Like the fridge bit. And any bit with Shia in it. And the terrible cgi jungle chase.
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Post by Dougs on May 19, 2023 9:33:32 GMT
Which half? Cause if it was just the first, I don't know if that's cruel or kind. "And they all got out and absolutely none of them were shot in the back" It was the first half. He got distracted by his phone and hasn't asked what happened though... |
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Post by Bongo Heracles on May 19, 2023 10:15:12 GMT
Also: my mind was wandering and realised most nerds on here will have watched most of the ghibli movies with their kids and some of them are nearly 40 years old now, so its not like kids wont watch old movies.
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Post by technoish on May 19, 2023 10:24:23 GMT
My kids at 2 and 4 loved Totoro, Ponyo, the borrower one, witch one. I wasn't really a fan myself previously.
The Japanese story style is so different to other things they've been exposed to.
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Post by Bill in the rain on May 19, 2023 10:29:25 GMT
Though some Ghibli ones like Laputa are zzzzzz
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Post by Bongo Heracles on May 19, 2023 10:33:53 GMT
I like Laputa. The girls face when she saw the iron golem off minecraft was a treat.
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Post by rhaegyr on May 19, 2023 10:35:33 GMT
I really like Laputa, think it's one of their strongest films outside of Mononoke and Spirited Away  Kiki's Delivery Service - that's a snorefest. |
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Post by Dougs on May 19, 2023 10:36:32 GMT
My daughter absolutely loves Kiki. Sometimes we have to look at who they are aimed at...
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Post by Bongo Heracles on May 19, 2023 10:39:31 GMT
The girl loves Kikis, too. And The Cat Returns, which is usually considered a weak one.
Something for everyone, you cant knock that.
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Post by Bill in the rain on May 19, 2023 10:41:09 GMT
I don't mind Kiki. Ponyo was dull but it was clearly aimed at youngsters.
I haven't seen a couple of the newer ones, but from all the old classics (except Earthsea), Laputa was the main snorefest. Porco Rosso was so so.
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Post by rhaegyr on May 19, 2023 10:43:27 GMT
It has some of the best imagery but controversially I didn't find Totoro that interesting.
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Post by Dougs on May 19, 2023 10:43:29 GMT
My 2 have resisted most Ghibli for some reason. Think they've only seen Kiki, Spirited Away, Arriety and perhaps Porco? Not my genre really so haven't been as keen to push them.
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Post by technoish on May 19, 2023 10:50:00 GMT
I think Totoro is great in that it has monsters that are clearly monsters but are not actually scary / dangerous.
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Post by Bongo Heracles on May 19, 2023 10:56:25 GMT
The 'My Neighbour Totoro' stage production is starting another run at the Barbican in november and I would absolutely urge anyone who is even remotely interested to go and see it.
Im not prone to gushing but it was a genuinely magical experience when we saw it last year. I honestly cant recommend it enough.
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Post by technoish on May 19, 2023 11:08:04 GMT
The 'My Neighbour Totoro' stage production is starting another run at the Barbican in november and I would absolutely urge anyone who is even remotely interested to go and see it. Im not prone to gushing but it was a genuinely magical experience when we saw it last year. I honestly cant recommend it enough. I really wanted to go (I think the second run sold out instantly), but thought 3 hours was too much for my kid. |
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Post by Bill in the rain on May 19, 2023 13:38:16 GMT
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Post by JonFE on May 19, 2023 14:34:32 GMT
I’m imaging old man geefe’s interactions with the youth of today Saw a lad the other day in a Slipknot shirt and thought, of all the fucking retro bands you pick that one. Honestly, nu metal making a return is a travesty. Still, at least Linkin Park can't physically make a comeback.
Slipknot are considered " retro"? Seriously?? God, I feel old!!!  |
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Post by Bongo Heracles on May 19, 2023 14:48:09 GMT
Slipknot (the album) is 25 years old next year. Im so sorry.
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Post by DrStrangelove on May 19, 2023 15:03:05 GMT
Lots of Ghibli blasphemy in this thread, they are all amazing you philistines. It all depends on what mood you are in...
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Post by nazo on May 19, 2023 15:57:49 GMT
Though some Ghibli ones like Laputa are zzzzzz Wtf? Seriously, wtf? I'm amazed you haven't been deported yet.
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Post by nazo on May 19, 2023 16:02:31 GMT
The 'My Neighbour Totoro' stage production is starting another run at the Barbican in november and I would absolutely urge anyone who is even remotely interested to go and see it. Im not prone to gushing but it was a genuinely magical experience when we saw it last year. I honestly cant recommend it enough. Oh, good shout, it's nearly sold out already. Better get a move on. |
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Post by Bill in the rain on May 20, 2023 0:10:36 GMT
Though some Ghibli ones like Laputa are zzzzzz Wtf? Seriously, wtf? I'm amazed you haven't been deported yet.
It looks very pretty and has some great imagery, if that makes you feel any better.
I've tried watching it with several different sets of kids over the years, and I don't think any of them got beyond 30 mins before the 'i'm bored' complaints started. Never had that issue with Tottoro, Nausicca, etc..
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Post by One_Vurfed_Gwrx on May 21, 2023 21:58:24 GMT
My guess would be that kids are just better served for content, they dont have to watch what their parents are watching anymore. They have a vast library of movies available when they want them. If I look at the IMDB Top 250, ive seen most of them and a good chunk of them are from having literally no choice. No eight year old is going to choose to watch Bridge on The River Kwai these days (I would worry if they did). I got the boy to watch half of the Great Escape at Christmas. He was kind of into it, but I think the biggest change is that older films properly set the scene and allowed characters to develop. These days the action comes much quicker. But doesn't have the pay off as a result My son has been fine with older films and TV shows (currently watching Alien Nation with him). One old film he wasn't impressed with was the original Invasion if the Body Snatchers. He did enjoy it until the abrupt non-ending, "Where's the rest of it?". He has seen the original Indy trilogy a kong, ling time ago, si may rewatch before seeing the new one (whether cinema or D+ at a later date) |
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Post by beastmaster on Jun 13, 2023 18:49:27 GMT
Went to book tickets for the opening Friday at the Printworks IMAX. Apart from the three I got, six other seats had been sold.
I don’t think this film will do very well. Or be any good. But there you have it.
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