r/CasualFilm Mar 02 '16

Join /r/flicks

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Hey,

I'm leaving the threads and posts up as an archive. It was a lot of fun trying to make a little place where casual film discussion could be done. If you're looking for that /r/flicks is where you should go.

I'd also like to plug the subs dedicated to smaller genres like /r/giallo and /r/kungfucinema. Let's make those places bigger!


r/CasualFilm Nov 17 '15

What happened?

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What happened to this sub? It seemed like it had something going for it for a while, but just stopped.


r/CasualFilm Aug 06 '14

Wednesday's Weekly What Are You Watching Thread

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r/CasualFilm Aug 04 '14

Gaurdians of the Galaxy

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I watched GOTG a few days ago and I was blown away at how awesome it was. Vin Diesel brought back memories of Iron Giant in his role of Groot, Bradley Cooper was great as Rocket the Raccoon, and Chris Pratt was perfect as Star Lord. The story was great, the acting was good, the action was exciting, and the comedy was funny. I would recommend this movie to almost anyone. 8.5/10


r/CasualFilm Jul 31 '14

Wednesday's Weekly What Are You Watching Thread

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Post whatever movies you watched recently with a review and/or summary.


r/CasualFilm Jul 25 '14

What are your favorite films (new & old) seen in 2014 so far?

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Being that it is a little past half way through 2014, what are your favorite films so far?

Your favorite film that was released this year?

Your favorite that you saw for the first time this year, not necessarily released this year?

Your favorite film you have previously seen but rewatched this year?


r/CasualFilm Jul 23 '14

Wednesday's Weekly What Are You Watching Thread

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Please post what movies you've been watching along with at least one paragraph that can be used to create a discussion. Posting multiple movies is permitted but please post as separate comments unless it's in a series. Spoilers will not be permitted.


r/CasualFilm Jul 16 '14

Wednesday's Weekly What Are You Watching Thread

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Please post what movies you've been watching along with at least one paragraph that can be used to create a discussion. Posting multiple movies is permitted but please post as separate comments unless it's in a series. Spoilers will not be permitted.


r/CasualFilm Jul 09 '14

Wednesday's Weekly What Are You Watching Thread

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Please post what movies you've been watching along with at least one paragraph that can be used to create a discussion. Posting multiple movies is permitted but please post as separate comments unless it's in a series. Spoilers will not be permitted.


r/CasualFilm Jul 02 '14

Wednesday's Weekly What Are You Watching Thread

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Please post what movies you've been watching along with at least one paragraph that can be used to create a discussion. Posting multiple movies is permitted but please post as separate comments unless it's in a series. Spoilers will not be permitted.


r/CasualFilm Jun 25 '14

Wednesday's Weekly What Are You Watching Thread

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Please post what movies you've been watching along with at least one paragraph that can be used to create a discussion. Posting multiple movies is permitted but please post as separate comments unless it's in a series. Spoilers will not be permitted.


r/CasualFilm Jun 18 '14

Wednesday's Weekly What Are You Watching Thread

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Please post what movies you've been watching along with at least one paragraph that can be used to create a discussion. Posting multiple movies is permitted but please post as separate comments unless it's in a series. Spoilers will not be permitted.


r/CasualFilm Jun 11 '14

Wednesday's Weekly What Are You Watching Thread

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Please post what movies you've been watching along with at least one paragraph that can be used to create a discussion. Posting multiple movies is permitted but please post as separate comments unless it's in a series. Spoilers will not be permitted.


r/CasualFilm Jun 04 '14

Wednesday's Weekly What Are You Watching Thread

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Please post what movies you've been watching along with at least one paragraph that can be used to create a discussion. Posting multiple movies is permitted but please post as separate comments unless it's in a series. Spoilers will not be permitted.


r/CasualFilm May 28 '14

Wednesday's Weekly What Are You Watching Thread

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Please post what movies you've been watching along with at least one paragraph that can be used to create a discussion. Posting multiple movies is permitted but please post as separate comments unless it's in a series. Spoilers will not be permitted.


r/CasualFilm May 22 '14

Drive (2011) Discussion

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After hearing many great things about the film Drive I decided to check it out for myself. Although I really enjoyed the film, I felt like it had been slightly over rated by many. I had no major complaints with the film and enjoyed the performances, and the directing even more so, but the story felt flat and bland. This wasn't a pacing issue for me but more along the lines of feeling that it was a forgettable script that didn't do much to earn its reputation. I truly feel like I am missing something here. What do you feel makes this film so special and why? (I consider this film very good and a solid 7/10. In no way do I believe the film is bad.)


r/CasualFilm May 21 '14

Wednesday's Weekly What Are You Watching Thread

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Please post what movies you've been watching along with at least one paragraph that can be used to create a discussion. Posting multiple movies is permitted but please post as separate comments unless it's in a series. Spoilers will not be permitted.


r/CasualFilm May 17 '14

What; if any, movie(s) do you refuse to watch because of the hype?

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For me it's Citizen Kane. The fact that everyone talks about it and how great it is makes me feel like it can't possibly live up to the hype.

When has a rabid circle-jerk/seemingly undue praise turned you away from a movie?


r/CasualFilm May 17 '14

What is a film pairing (director/actor, actor/actor, director/cinematographer, etc.) that instantly sells you? (Real examples or hypotheticals)

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What are your favorite film pairings? And what are some film pairings that you would love to see some day? And why.


r/CasualFilm May 14 '14

Wednesday's Weekly What Are You Watching Thread

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Please post what movies you've been watching along with at least one paragraph that can be used to create a discussion. Posting multiple movies is permitted but please post as separate comments unless it's in a series. Spoilers will not be permitted.


r/CasualFilm May 07 '14

Wednesday's Weekly What Are You Watching Thread

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Please post what movies you've been watching along with at least one paragraph that can be used to create a discussion. Posting multiple movies is permitted but please post as separate comments unless it's in a series. Spoilers will not be permitted.


r/CasualFilm May 05 '14

Films you like despite disliking the genre or tropes therein?

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What are movies that you like even though usually you wouldn't enjoy "that kind of movie?"


r/CasualFilm Apr 30 '14

Wednesday's Weekly What Are You Watching Thread

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Please post what movies you've been watching along with at least one paragraph that can be used to create a discussion. Posting multiple movies is permitted but please post as separate comments unless it's in a series. Spoilers will not be permitted.


r/CasualFilm Apr 23 '14

Wednesday's Weekly What Are You Watching Thread

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Please post what movies you've been watching along with at least one paragraph that can be used to create a discussion. Posting multiple movies is permitted but please post as separate comments unless it's in a series. Spoilers will not be permitted.


r/CasualFilm Apr 18 '14

Since when did we start caring about realism in movies?

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More recently, I've noticed that the most common complaints for films are attributed to either a scientific error, a slip in logic, or something "unrealistic." I understand that a film must be logical to some degree, but when you're watching a movie about talking robots, flying superheroes, or a super-advanced A.I., shouldn't we expect something creative and nonsensical that makes us leave reality? Weren't movies made for entertainment? Wasn't it something audiences can watch to escape their dull lives filled with following rules and living in a world where 1+1=2? Why can't we entertain ourselves with the idea of a team of experienced drillers traveling to outer space to drill holes in an asteroid? That will never happen in real life, but it does exist in movies.

If Teen Wolf (1985) came out today with the exact plot, I'd expect the movie to be shredded by critics and fans alike. "Why don't other people care that he is a werewolf?" "How can being a werewolf give you hops and LeBron James-esque basketball skills?"

I'm not saying that this is entirely a bad thing - I just don't think we should use factual or scientific errors to judge a film's quality. That'd be like mocking a Picasso portrait. There are plenty of other factors we can use to critique a movie, such as cliched dialogue, bad acting, and continuity errors.

Thanks for reading my rant. Let's discuss.


r/CasualFilm Apr 16 '14

What are some examples of overacting?

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Just watched Liar Liar (1997) with Jim Carrey and felt he got caught in his own schtick and overacted way too much. Jim Carrey became too much Jim Carrey and felt that an alright 90s feel good comedy could've been way better with another lead.