This week I will be battling past my presumptions and watching the films I've been hiding from. I challenge you to do the same and tell us all about it.
Below are the films I've been avoiding, along with my ignorant assumptions:
Gandhi
Ignorant Assumptions: It's three hours long and is going to be boring and preachy!! I am going to struggle to get taken in by it.. although paradoxically I believe it may be my favourite film ever once I watch it.
The Grapes Of Wrath
Ignorant Assumptions: It's going to be old and slow and boring and simple.
Kung Fu Hustle
Ignorant Assumptions: It's a pile of bullshit.
39th Battalion
Ignorant Assumptions: This film was recommended to me. But my assumption is its going to look cheaply made and have a terrible story.
Casino
Ignorant Assumptions: That it'll be too long and 'cool' and it won't hold my interest.
Slacker
Ignorant Assumptions: Now that its been copied and inspired so many others, it'll be hard to see its magic. It'll just be twentysomething white people talking about dating and weed and I'll get so bored i'll give up film viewing forever.
Ice Cold In Alex
Ignorant Assumptions: Will be too British. Unrealistic and lame, and I'll feel guilty for thinking a supposed masterpiece is boring and silly.
So that's me... Will you be fighting the resistance and watch the films you've been resisting? What are your ignorant assumptions?
