I've watched this show for years and was sad to see it go last night. However, my favorite part in the last episode wasn't the reunion with Angel or the battle with the ueber-Vamps. It was when Giles and a few of the other Scoobies were sitting around the playing some roleplaying game only to be attacked by TROGDOR the BURNINATOR!
You are correct. Most movies are only interested in a set formula of action, action, action, the end. Films that require much thought are generally knocked down by something with a lot of explosions and CG. I'd like to see someone like David Lynch or Tim Burton do a film on hackers. They seem to have a better handle on creating tasteful stylizations of real life. I'm suprised you didn't mention the infamous 1995 film "Hackers". I have to say that seeing it for the first time with friends of mine we laughed repeatedly. The costume designer should have gotten an Oscar. However, while we in the community might find films like this humorous we have to remember that some people actually believe that this represents real life. Unfortunately the masses don't know any better.
I saw it at midnight this Sat. The theater was packed and sold out which was quite a shock since this is the local art theater and they never sell out on any film. The three young actors they picked did a really good job. I felt they acted quite naturally and made them much more believable. Although certain points in the film did get a little long in the tooth with me I think it was a great effort considering the highly limited budget. The ending was great!
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I've watched this show for years and was sad to see it go last night. However, my favorite part in the last episode wasn't the reunion with Angel or the battle with the ueber-Vamps. It was when Giles and a few of the other Scoobies were sitting around the playing some roleplaying game only to be attacked by TROGDOR the BURNINATOR!
http://www.homestarrunner.com/trogdor.html
You are correct. Most movies are only interested in a set formula of action, action, action, the end. Films that require much thought are generally knocked down by something with a lot of explosions and CG. I'd like to see someone like David Lynch or Tim Burton do a film on hackers. They seem to have a better handle on creating tasteful stylizations of real life. I'm suprised you didn't mention the infamous 1995 film "Hackers". I have to say that seeing it for the first time with friends of mine we laughed repeatedly. The costume designer should have gotten an Oscar. However, while we in the community might find films like this humorous we have to remember that some people actually believe that this represents real life. Unfortunately the masses don't know any better.
I saw it at midnight this Sat. The theater was packed and sold out which was quite a shock since this is the local art theater and they never sell out on any film. The three young actors they picked did a really good job. I felt they acted quite naturally and made them much more believable. Although certain points in the film did get a little long in the tooth with me I think it was a great effort considering the highly limited budget. The ending was great!