Atli Sigurjónsson
@atlinator.bsky.social
I like movies and stuff.
You're right. I'm mostly just messing with people about this. But also annoyed by how bad reading comprehension is these days. There are other ways to fight it.
December 7, 2025 at 3:53 PM
You're right. I'm mostly just messing with people about this. But also annoyed by how bad reading comprehension is these days. There are other ways to fight it.
I would say it's not *that* open. If he specifically mentions movie snobs then it should be something they would disapprove of. Why mention them otherwise? It is admittedly rather clumsily worded.
December 7, 2025 at 3:24 PM
I would say it's not *that* open. If he specifically mentions movie snobs then it should be something they would disapprove of. Why mention them otherwise? It is admittedly rather clumsily worded.
Nothing wrong with that. You can hate something and it can still be “real cinema”.
December 7, 2025 at 2:48 PM
Nothing wrong with that. You can hate something and it can still be “real cinema”.
I interpret it as “a movie you love that is widely considered to be bad”. Otherwise he could’ve just as well asked “what’s your favorite movie?”.
December 7, 2025 at 2:25 PM
I interpret it as “a movie you love that is widely considered to be bad”. Otherwise he could’ve just as well asked “what’s your favorite movie?”.
A lot of people also hate Wes Anderson movies.
December 7, 2025 at 1:35 PM
A lot of people also hate Wes Anderson movies.
There's always idiots out there, doesn't mean it isn't considered "real cinema". Pretty sure OP meant by "film snobs". This is a movie that got multiple oscar nominations and topped many film critic top 10 lists.
December 7, 2025 at 12:51 PM
There's always idiots out there, doesn't mean it isn't considered "real cinema". Pretty sure OP meant by "film snobs". This is a movie that got multiple oscar nominations and topped many film critic top 10 lists.
Raiders and the original three Star Wars movies are not considered "real cinema"? What planet are you from?
December 7, 2025 at 12:43 PM
Raiders and the original three Star Wars movies are not considered "real cinema"? What planet are you from?
Who doesn't consider it "real cinema"? I want proof!
December 7, 2025 at 12:42 PM
Who doesn't consider it "real cinema"? I want proof!
It's in the Criterion collection. It's cinema!
December 7, 2025 at 12:25 PM
It's in the Criterion collection. It's cinema!
This movie is very much considered "real cinema" by many film snobs...
December 7, 2025 at 12:25 PM
This movie is very much considered "real cinema" by many film snobs...
Pretty sure even the film snobs would consider this "real cinema". They also can enjoy lightweight entertainment from time to time! Especially if it's claymation.
December 7, 2025 at 12:24 PM
Pretty sure even the film snobs would consider this "real cinema". They also can enjoy lightweight entertainment from time to time! Especially if it's claymation.
In what universe is this cult classic by renowned film master John Carpenter not considered "real cinema"? We're talking John Carpenter here.
December 7, 2025 at 12:23 PM
In what universe is this cult classic by renowned film master John Carpenter not considered "real cinema"? We're talking John Carpenter here.
Yep. This is very much considered "real cinema".
December 7, 2025 at 12:22 PM
Yep. This is very much considered "real cinema".
Hudson Hawk.
a man in a suit is smiling in front of a sign that says " world domination "
Alt: Aman in a suit yelling "world domination”. A scene from the film HUDSON HAWK.
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December 7, 2025 at 12:18 PM
Hudson Hawk.
In what universe is this movie not considered “real cinema”.
December 7, 2025 at 12:16 PM
In what universe is this movie not considered “real cinema”.
DR. STRANGELOVE and THE GRAND BUDAPEST HOTEL as well.
December 7, 2025 at 12:13 PM
DR. STRANGELOVE and THE GRAND BUDAPEST HOTEL as well.
Sure, a movie that won 11 oscars and became the highest grossing film of all time when it came out isn’t considered “real cinema”.
December 7, 2025 at 12:12 PM
Sure, a movie that won 11 oscars and became the highest grossing film of all time when it came out isn’t considered “real cinema”.
It’s a Wes Anderson movie, it’s very much considered “real cinema” by everyone. Did you even read the prompt?
December 7, 2025 at 12:11 PM
It’s a Wes Anderson movie, it’s very much considered “real cinema” by everyone. Did you even read the prompt?
Everyone loves Young Frankenstein, including the snobs.
December 7, 2025 at 12:09 PM
Everyone loves Young Frankenstein, including the snobs.
I don’t think there’s a soul out there that doesn’t think Dr. Strangelove is real cinema…
December 7, 2025 at 12:08 PM
I don’t think there’s a soul out there that doesn’t think Dr. Strangelove is real cinema…
It won the Oscar for best picture…
December 7, 2025 at 12:07 PM
It won the Oscar for best picture…
Everyone loved Kung Fu Hustle, including the snobs.
December 7, 2025 at 12:07 PM
Everyone loved Kung Fu Hustle, including the snobs.
Everyone loved Airplane!, including the snobs.
December 7, 2025 at 12:06 PM
Everyone loved Airplane!, including the snobs.