Three Idolised Names and Two Magic Words
Continuing in the vein of yesterday's post, I would like to add that there are three names out of Hollywood that I am a sucker for, and whose movies I would go see regardless of what anyone says, or how bad the movie is reviewed. And no, Lucas, Jackson and Spielberg are not in the list.
1) M. Night Shyamalan (director) - Since the time I watched The Sixth Sense in the cinema over and over again just to see if there were any loopholes in the plot, and then on to watching Unbreakable, I've been hooked to this dude's movies. Atmospheric, confusing, and done very much in his own style (READ: Not giving a damn what anyone says about his movies), I like the way this guy thinks, and his creativity. True, a lot of people thought Signs and The Village sucked, and critics panned Lady in the Water to death. I on the other hand, thought they were brilliant. So there.
2) Charlie Kaufman (screenwriter) - Being John Malkovich. Adaptation. Eternal Sunshine of the Spotless Mind. I'd love to get into this guy's mind and see the mess inside there that inspires him to come up with all those warped but brilliantly original stories.
3) Pixar (animation studio) - These guys can do no wrong in my eyes. Missed Cars because you thought the trailer sucked? Too bad dude, you just missed the best movie of the year. Over the Hedge? Shark Tale? HAH! Even Pixar's animated SHORTS are way better than anything Dreamworks, Fox or any other 'computer animation studio' has come up with so far.
What's the connection between these three names that makes me admire them more than the rest of Hollywood (yes, even more than Peter "My favorite LOTR movie director" Jackson?)
Two words: Creativity & Originality.
They do things that do not usually conform to the norm that is Hollywood. They have their own distinct style, their own set of principles, and their own unique ideas that appeal very much to me. That's why I admire them - they dare to TRY and be different, and to be original.
Now, take those two words and try to apply it to the local blogosphere, and you'll have an idea why I don't bloody bother visiting certain 'popular' blogs, or most blogs on PPS for that matter.
Like Shyamalan says in Lady in the Water: There is just no orginality left in this world...
1) M. Night Shyamalan (director) - Since the time I watched The Sixth Sense in the cinema over and over again just to see if there were any loopholes in the plot, and then on to watching Unbreakable, I've been hooked to this dude's movies. Atmospheric, confusing, and done very much in his own style (READ: Not giving a damn what anyone says about his movies), I like the way this guy thinks, and his creativity. True, a lot of people thought Signs and The Village sucked, and critics panned Lady in the Water to death. I on the other hand, thought they were brilliant. So there.
2) Charlie Kaufman (screenwriter) - Being John Malkovich. Adaptation. Eternal Sunshine of the Spotless Mind. I'd love to get into this guy's mind and see the mess inside there that inspires him to come up with all those warped but brilliantly original stories.
3) Pixar (animation studio) - These guys can do no wrong in my eyes. Missed Cars because you thought the trailer sucked? Too bad dude, you just missed the best movie of the year. Over the Hedge? Shark Tale? HAH! Even Pixar's animated SHORTS are way better than anything Dreamworks, Fox or any other 'computer animation studio' has come up with so far.
What's the connection between these three names that makes me admire them more than the rest of Hollywood (yes, even more than Peter "My favorite LOTR movie director" Jackson?)
Two words: Creativity & Originality.
They do things that do not usually conform to the norm that is Hollywood. They have their own distinct style, their own set of principles, and their own unique ideas that appeal very much to me. That's why I admire them - they dare to TRY and be different, and to be original.
Now, take those two words and try to apply it to the local blogosphere, and you'll have an idea why I don't bloody bother visiting certain 'popular' blogs, or most blogs on PPS for that matter.
Like Shyamalan says in Lady in the Water: There is just no orginality left in this world...
Labels: M Night Shyamalan, Movies
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