Looking at the data behind which films appear on user-generated lists of 'Movies which are awesome, but I don't ever want to watch again' reveals what feeling audiences never want to return to.
I feel the same about the ones you listed EXCEPT Eternal Sunshine. Both my wife and I watch it at least a couple times a year. It’s definitely a tragic story but it lands on hope —not sure why but it’s almost a comfort movie for us.
When actually buying the DVD was a thing (Remember Director's Commentary) I bought at least three on your list for the sole purpose of watching a few times to understand why they were so good/terrifying/visceral. Powerlessness is something I hadn't considered, and is certainty a great way of articulating a different level of dread. Excellent article.
I just read the headline and immediately had “Irreversible” in my head. And sure thing its on your list. Will read the full article later. Thanks in advance for your insight. I had this topic in mind for quite a while.
As ever, thanks so much for making us think. Funny though how I love watching any Final Destination film again just to revel in that supernatural powerlessness.
Wondering if has to do with whom is narrating the story. If the grim unavoidable fall does not happens to the main protagonist, it's acceptable - like in Chinatown for exemple.
I feel the same about the ones you listed EXCEPT Eternal Sunshine. Both my wife and I watch it at least a couple times a year. It’s definitely a tragic story but it lands on hope —not sure why but it’s almost a comfort movie for us.
Because many it wasn't a great film after all?
When actually buying the DVD was a thing (Remember Director's Commentary) I bought at least three on your list for the sole purpose of watching a few times to understand why they were so good/terrifying/visceral. Powerlessness is something I hadn't considered, and is certainty a great way of articulating a different level of dread. Excellent article.
I just read the headline and immediately had “Irreversible” in my head. And sure thing its on your list. Will read the full article later. Thanks in advance for your insight. I had this topic in mind for quite a while.
As ever, thanks so much for making us think. Funny though how I love watching any Final Destination film again just to revel in that supernatural powerlessness.
Wondering if has to do with whom is narrating the story. If the grim unavoidable fall does not happens to the main protagonist, it's acceptable - like in Chinatown for exemple.
100% agree. I would add Eraserhead.
Mine is Room (2015)