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Post by lordhowl on Nov 27, 2010 10:16:49 GMT -5
For members, the site looks to be dying right now. I hope it isn't true, though I will admit, talking on three small movies and possible sequels and spin-offs gets old, though that's why you have other sites on the internet. All I could say is, please stop back when you'd like talk about it again. I hope it wasn't due to irritation with my over-analysis.
I think that GS might represent a whole new sub-genre of horror being born, one I call "blood opera." That is where serious, deep human issues are mixed with blood instead of arias. I already said GS has a theme about the meanings and failures of devotion. So, I've written almost an entire book now with the sisters on a different theme, with the same "blood opera" approach magnified.
Besides that, I think GS represents a take on a failed "coming of age" story. Brigitte does "come of age" in a sense, rebels and makes independent decisions, but you could hardly say at the end that the horrible trauma which results leaves her prepared for adulthood. More significantly, she's infected with the same thing that drove her sister mad and eventually, killed her.
Anyway, that's all I wanted to say. That's why I'll come back to this movie. And in doing so, you might witness the birth of a horror sub-genre.
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Post by epiklow on Nov 28, 2010 12:15:24 GMT -5
I would extremely enjoy the birth of a horror sub-genre But don't worry about "over-analysis." I think you're bringing up some really good points and ideas for all of us to think about!
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Post by sophielovessam on Nov 28, 2010 12:27:31 GMT -5
The site would have died long ago without your 'over analysis' LH!
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Post by lordhowl on Dec 19, 2010 21:35:39 GMT -5
Now that we have fewer of the "regular" members coming, I have some other thoughts.
As a topic of conversation, I realize this is just three movies, one great one and two rather undistinguished sprequels. It's just a tiny part of the vast selection of movies to watch. Perhaps in coming here and talking about it, or even "analyzing" it, you feel like your world is getting smaller, you're missing too many other movies that are or might be just as good or better. Or in concentrating too much time on it, you feel far too distinct from your peers, a feeling of isolation that Ginger and Brigitte had, and its lonely and scary. I'm not going to tell you instead to "be yourself." If you're a teenager, it's far too important to be in the crowd.
So, just keep it secret. You're inner life is important, too. You could always apply what you learn in discussing GS to other movies.
It's not just analysis that keeps me looking back at this, though. I just really love the Fitzgerald sisters. It's strange. I don't know if I would give them a lot of thought if I had ever "met" them in real life, but knowing about them what the movie shows you and tells you, I really love these characters.
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Post by Illingyophobia on Mar 3, 2011 16:50:52 GMT -5
>_<
Dropping by to say hi again,since I always forget about places like this. I'm full of fail.
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Post by Boehlke on Mar 30, 2011 13:45:12 GMT -5
Ohy, LH. Not due to your "over-analysis" Before you and other came along I genuinely believed GS had been "over-analyzed" But you, among others proved me wrong. There's times with lots of traffic, then there are the silent moments. That's all it is to it.
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Post by lordhowl on Apr 1, 2011 18:21:08 GMT -5
Ohy, LH. Not due to your "over-analysis" Before you and other came along I genuinely believed GS had been "over-analyzed" But you, among others proved me wrong. There's times with lots of traffic, then there are the silent moments. That's all it is to it. Thank you, Boehlke, and I only post fraction of what I've analyzed here.
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