BS: Looking for a film forum

Subject: BS: Looking for a film forum
From: Wesley S
Date: 12 Jul 05 - 05:35 PM

I've been looking for a film forum without any luck. Something NOT devoted to splatter movies and run by fans - not a studio. Something with all of the grace, charm and dignity of the Mudcat. Any suggestions ?

Subject: RE: BS: Looking for a film forum
From: Ellenpoly
Date: 13 Jul 05 - 11:55 AM

You might check with IMDB (internet movie data base). I don't remember if I've seen a forum there or not, but worth a check. I do know it has a message board.

IMDB

Subject: RE: BS: Looking for a film forum
From: CarolC
Date: 13 Jul 05 - 12:36 PM

I can't consult with the two film guys in my life (husband and son) right now, but when I have the opportunity I will, and I'll post what I get here if you don't have any luck before then.

Subject: RE: BS: Looking for a film forum
From: Ellenpoly
Date: 13 Jul 05 - 12:56 PM

Or here...

Rotten Tomatoes

Subject: RE: BS: Looking for a film forum
From: Wesley S
Date: 13 Jul 05 - 01:15 PM

I must admit I cracked up when I went to Rotten Tomatoes and saw a headline that said " Can Johnny Depp pull off Willie Wonka ?"

Thanks

Subject: RE: BS: Looking for a film forum
From: Lepus Rex
Date: 13 Jul 05 - 01:15 PM

I occasionally post to the IMDb boards myself, but you really need to have a high tolerance for teenagers to stand it. There are some excellent, intelligent discussions that go on there, but you'll have to sort them out from the thousands of "WHO IS HOTTER:BRAD PITT OR OWEN WILSON???????" and "Is Tom Hanks gay or bi??????. (Hey, what do I know? Maybe you want to answer those questions.) There are boards for discussing films in general, diferent genres, TV shows, awards, even non-film stuff, etc. Plus, each actor, film, and TV show has it's own board. No charm or grace, and very little dignity, but I like it.

---Lepus Rex

Subject: RE: BS: Looking for a film forum
From: robomatic
Date: 13 Jul 05 - 06:28 PM

I have found imdb to be an invaluable source of good information, with a lot of useful cross-indexing to actors, writers, and directors. The boards vary because they are tied in with each particular movie entry, so you end up discussing one film, or even one aspect of a film. But it can be very informative, in particular when one of the principals of the film chooses to join in.

For television shows, check out www.jumptheshark.com

Good luck

Subject: RE: BS: Looking for a film forum
From: Big Al Whittle
Date: 13 Jul 05 - 06:58 PM

yes it would be nice, how would you keep out the mad characters though - they can't keep them out of the cinemas - the loonies are in the majority in the film world. I mean look at your local UCI, lets face it most of the films are dreadful.

at least with folk music, most of us are all right to start off with. I may not like a branch of folk music, but I can appreciate it - the skill and committment involved in producing it.

Subject: RE: BS: Looking for a film forum
From: McGrath of Harlow
Date: 13 Jul 05 - 07:09 PM

I think the trouble with films, as a watering hole where people can meet to talk about films and everything else, is that for virtually all of us, it's a very passive medium - we're lookers in, admirers, critics, fans - but we aren't involved in actually doing it. Whereas with the folk musics there's more of a balance.

I'd be interested in hearing if there's a film forum out there which has somehow got it right. If there aren't any it's always possibel to open film threads on the Mudcat...