What movies have you enjoyed that everyone else despises?

[Sevorin]

I'm not talking about some fiasco like "Heaven's Gate" that was universally -- and rightly -- condemned on its release, a film that for some imbecile reason you liked, and kept liking, until enough others began to like it as well, allowing you to lie to yourself about how right you were when everyone else was wrong. No, I'm not referring to that. I'm talking about those guilty pleasures that make you so guilty you dare not mention them approvingly in certain circles, since such a confession would mark you for life, scarring your reputation beyond any hope of recovery. I mean those movies that will never develop a cult following, that merit the scorn that's been heaped upon them. Don't pretend you haven't got a few of these in the closet. None of us has perfect taste. No matter how much you educate your taste buds, you still make room for chili fries and pork rinds. I realize that it's mighty tough standing up in front of everybody and saying, "My name is Rupert, and I'm an alco -- excuse me, I actually enjoyed _______________ (fill in the blank)."

I'm gifted when it comes to publicly degrading myself, so I'll start. Here are four -- there are others -- that I've seen and ENJOYED, even though I know they're every bit as bad as everyone says they are:

ISHTAR

DEATH TO SMOOCHY

MOHAWK

LAND OF THE PHARAOHS

I've seen the first two only once, and that was after they'd been denounced and burned in effigy all over this land. I suppose I mention that to suggest that, if I saw them a second time, my eyes would see the truth, and I could make myself clean again. Don't bet on it.

The second two are not really hated by everyone. In fact, they have their acolytes. But they'll never convince me. I've seen both films many times and will see them again. Those of us who enjoy them know the reasons why, reasons which I won't disclose, since they'd exhibit me as a coarse and lewd fellow.

Anyone else willing to confess?

[staahsha]

why, whatever do you mean? I was talking about liking Mulholland Drive. ;o)

[jeldobar]

[beeswax]

I don't know any movie friends who didn't like this. Definitely no Lynch fans who didn't like it.

[Signfire]

Nope... I like David Lynch and I did NOT like Mulholland Drive.

To me, it represented a few glimmers of what David Lynch was good at, sandwiched in between a long-rambling bunch of "look at how cool and dark and artsy I can be" crap.

I like the Twin Peaks pilot and I like Blue Velvet... can't stand M. Drive...

The movie I will unabashedly admit that I like too much is "The Rage - Carrie 2". It's totally stupid and has no redeemable qualities and I don't care. How do you like them apples?

[Sevorin]

As a director David Lynch has the power to titillate. But he is no writer and can only tell a story competently when someone else has provided him a story to tell.

Mulholland Drive is just a compendium of riffs and provocative tidbits and broken promises. Lynch the Director demonstrates -- (as if any further demonstration were needed) -- just how inept Lynch the Writer is.

But I'll go further: I despise Blue Velvet and Eraserhead and The Elephant Putz.

After Mulholland Drive I swore an oath upon the altar of God never again to subject myself to Lynch's overrated horseshit.

[Signfire]

"After Mulholland Drive I swore an oath upon the altar of God never again to subject myself to Lynch's overrated horseshit."

Dang, Sevorin... Tell us how you REALLY feel...

LOL

[Sevorin]

Dang, Sevorin... Tell us how you REALLY feel...

In a life made up of petty frustrations and failed hopes, of unrealized dreams and promises unkept, this oath is one that I stand by.

For what that asshole Lynch has done to me in movie theaters I wanna piss in his hair.

[Sevorin]

I'll volunteer as the pisser if Lynch will be the pissee.

[David]

I like Mulholland Drive, and own a copy.

[Sevorin]

David --

 

I keep telling you to take your prescribed medication.

 

You're obviously behind in your Thorazine dosage.

[David]

I need to go get the refill Dr. Sev...

[mothermayhem]

The Postman and Waterworld.