Binding: Paperback
Description: Most people are too busy to keep up with all the good movies they d like to see so why should anyone spend their precious time watching the bad ones? In Why It's OK to Love Bad Movies philosopher and cinematic bottom feeder Matthew Strohl enthusiastically defends a fondness for disreputable films. Combining philosophy of art with film criticism Strohl flips conventional notions of "good" and "bad" on their heads and makes the case that the ultimate value of a work of art lies in what it can add to our lives. By this measure some of the worst movies ever made are also among the best. Through detailed discussions of films such as Troll 2, The Room Batman & Robin Twilight Ninja III: The Domination and a significant portion of Nicolas Cage's filmography Strohl argues that so - called "bad movies" are the ones that break the rules of the art form without the aura of artistic seriousness that surrounds the avant - garde. These movies may not win any awards but they offer rich opportunities for creative engagement and enable the formation of lively fan communities and they can be a key ingredient in a fulfilling aesthetic life. Key Features: Written in a humorous approachable style appealing to readers with no background in philosophy. Elaborates the rewards of loving bad movies such as forming unlikely social bonds and developing refinement without narrowness. Discusses a wide range of beloved bad movies including Plan 9 from Outer Space The Core Battlefield Earth and Freddy Got Fingered. Contains the most extensive discussion of Nicolas Cage ever included in a philosophy book.
Title: Why It's Ok To Love Bad Movies
Author(s): Strohl Matthew
Publisher: Taylor & Francis Ltd
Barcode: 9780367407650
Pages: 218 Pages, 10 Halftones, Black And White; 10 Illustrations, Black And White
Publication Date: 1/6/2022
Series: Why It's OK
Category: Media Studies