FLL wrote:I think infiniter's quote explains a lot about why many well known American movies aren't here. His input is always valuable, and if he always ended his posts like that one, with "But..these are only mine considerations. No one has to listen to them or even think the same way. I just meant to let you know..." then everyone would be happy. The friction starts when he gets upset that not everyone has his same priorities and point of view.
There is certainly no FLM prohibition at this time against such movies, if one likes a very well known American movie and wants to recommend it to others here that's perfectly Ok. It's just that there has never been an emphasis on such movies, they aren't themselves what makes FLM special, so there are definite gaps in our collection. It's all up to what individual members here want to post, though the reception to a barrage of relatively common and uninteresting stuff will likely be crickets or even hostile.
If only it were this simple.......
I speak from experience, having received occasional criticism for some of my releases being too 'mainstream'. That having been said, those same critics have enthused when I've released something considered OT or on their wanted list. I can see no consistency in this & simply attribute it to a personal preference. However, to base a movie's worthiness to be released at FLM on whether somebody likes it or not is being ridiculous & childish. To further criticise somebody's hard work & effort on the forum is just being rude.
I would like to see a more positive approach to release comments here & if something isn't to your liking, don't bother downloading or commenting. Of course, worthwhile FLM reviews will still always be welcome, even if there is some criticism of the movie but please don't simply post negative comments because the genre/movie is not a personal favourite.
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