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ToxicAdamm t1_ja7jcay wrote

Reply to Add realism by dialing back on attractive actors, give them bad teeth and hair, and have them not so eloquently well spoken. by BlessThisDay

In the end, most people go to a movie theater for escapism. So, Hollywood is always going to lean towards appealing to the masses.

So, that's why for the majority of film history, movies have been beautiful people, in beautiful settings saying perfectly-crafted dialog.

The 70's was a real break from this. Some of my favorite movies are from this era because of this. Early Spielberg was really great at doing it. He would ground his movies in realism upfront. People were sweaty, houses were unkempt, hair was a little messy. That way, when the fantastical part of the story kicks in (Jaws, Close Encounters, ET) you are bought in and along for the ride. But even he got away from it and his later fantasy films (Hook, War of the Worlds, A.I.) have that glossy sheen on them all the way through.

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JRR49 t1_ja7i0cm wrote

Reply to People who are rude in movie theaters should be given 24-72 hours of jail time depending on the infraction. by idapitbwidiuatabip

Couldn’t agree more. Two recent terrible experiences. 1- Avatar 2 Imax 3D - couple behind me commented on EVERY scene. Sometimes talking over the next scene if it was loud. When people told them to quiet down they begin talking back. Worst experience ever and since it was IMAX 3D and not recliners, they were right on top of us. 2- MEG3N - sitting in front of a group of middle school / high schoolers. Talking all movie. Taking pictures with their flash on of their ICEEs. It was terrible and was the weekend after experience 1. My wife and I go to the movies quite often and this almost made me cancel my AMC A list membership lol.

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