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@glib I think Bob's trying to insinuate that the cut-rate community college whence he got his film degree had Directors and Normie Crack Technicians as teachers that taught him this shit. Gonna press X to doubt on that.
I imagine "genre literate" means people who can distinguish the various genres of movies and what they're all about. So basically what Bob's saying is that Directors (according to him anyway, or the incompetent fools that taught him in Community College) don't give a shit about genres, their differences, etc. Maybe this is also Bob's way of saying they don't analyze the blue curtains, while he, the soopeeryah expert, does.
The idea Bob posits here, of a person having like fuck-all taste still being able to technically do the things to make the movie, makes no goddamn sense. I mean sure, you can get something out of it, but it'll likely be shit. Maybe taste can't be taught, but it sure as shit shouldn't be ignored in people trying to get their foot in the door. Lack of taste should disqualify anyone from being like say, a writer or director.
I mean, he talked to James Gunn once, didn't he? Does that count as talking to a Director for the purposes of this concept?
Interesting point relevant to Bob's screed here: Many actors don't watch movies (or TV) because they simply do not have time to do so. A long time ago, I made a decision. For me, it was huge. I could either watch Television, or I could be involved in making Television. I couldn't have it both ways. So, being the sperg I am, I chose watch. Some actors might be egotistical and not want to watch other people's movies, but for the most part, it's just lack of time.
I imagine "genre literate" means people who can distinguish the various genres of movies and what they're all about. So basically what Bob's saying is that Directors (according to him anyway, or the incompetent fools that taught him in Community College) don't give a shit about genres, their differences, etc. Maybe this is also Bob's way of saying they don't analyze the blue curtains, while he, the soopeeryah expert, does.
The idea Bob posits here, of a person having like fuck-all taste still being able to technically do the things to make the movie, makes no goddamn sense. I mean sure, you can get something out of it, but it'll likely be shit. Maybe taste can't be taught, but it sure as shit shouldn't be ignored in people trying to get their foot in the door. Lack of taste should disqualify anyone from being like say, a writer or director.
I mean, he talked to James Gunn once, didn't he? Does that count as talking to a Director for the purposes of this concept?
Interesting point relevant to Bob's screed here: Many actors don't watch movies (or TV) because they simply do not have time to do so. A long time ago, I made a decision. For me, it was huge. I could either watch Television, or I could be involved in making Television. I couldn't have it both ways. So, being the sperg I am, I chose watch. Some actors might be egotistical and not want to watch other people's movies, but for the most part, it's just lack of time.
