I'm off to see a riffing of the film Sharknado, and my filmmaking friend brought up an interesting point. Throughout the years, people who watch a certain group of films tend to be influenced by them. If someone sits and watches Bergman every day and all day, chances are if they make a movie, there will be hints of Bergman influences. Woody Allen constantly over the years has spoken out about his desire to never watch new comedies or films that he thinks might influence him too much and create a loss of original vision. Now I'm someone who believes a good half and half of these philosophies is a good way to go. But as someone who loves watching b-films (grew up on Mystery Science Theater 3000) as a filmmaker, might it not be the best for me to watch so many (and man do I mean it) many crappy films?
This coming from the guy who adores French new wave cinema, classic cinema, and experimental cinema (thats me justifying my viewing habits mentioned above).
Thoughts?
This coming from the guy who adores French new wave cinema, classic cinema, and experimental cinema (thats me justifying my viewing habits mentioned above).
Thoughts?