In BP Movie Journal 1/26/23, David discusses the movies he’s been watching, including All That Breathes, Corsage, My Policeman, Catherine Called Birdy, Decision to Leave, Barbarian, Flux Gourmet, I Didn’t See You There and Sharp Stick.
Movies discussed in BP Movie Journal 1/26/23: All That Breathes Corsage My Policeman Catherine Called Birdy Decision to Leave Barbarian Flux Gourmet I Didn’t See You There Sharp Stick
Battleship Pretension is a movie discussion podcast started in 2007 by Tyler Smith and David Bax. Since then, we’ve done live comedy shows, written reviews, commentaries and more.
Battleship Pretension is a film discussion show and a film review website founded by Tyler Smith and David Bax. Beginning in March 2007, Battleship Pretension the show (known to fans simply as “BP”) embodies the type of laidback, free-flowing conversations had by lovers of film around the world. Battleship Pretension the website is dedicated to being a destination for those seeking worthwhile opinions on current releases, be they foreign, independent, studio pictures, theatrical, home video releases, etc. From its meager beginnings in Los Angeles, Battleship Pretension has amassed a worldwide audience and readership. From Germany to Korea to Australia, people have tuned in to share in Tyler and David’s love of film. As Battleship Pretension’s following continues to grow, the purpose remains the same: Reach out to the international cinephile community, invite them to join in the discussion and perhaps even start one of their own.
Also, regarding what we’ve “learned”, I don’t think something appearing in a work of fiction is evidence of anything actually learned. By definition, fiction consists of things that aren’t true and filmmakers can put whatever they want in there. There are indeed systematic biases of fiction that would mislead anyone who thought of them as a model of real life. If there was something that nobody knew about, like a new invention or scientific discovery, then referencing it in fiction could serve to date when it was made. But otherwise I would think of such things as more reflective of fads than learning.
I’m listening to this podcast and haven’t seen Barbarian. Even though horror is my favorite genre! So you’re not just telling me what I already know.
Also, regarding what we’ve “learned”, I don’t think something appearing in a work of fiction is evidence of anything actually learned. By definition, fiction consists of things that aren’t true and filmmakers can put whatever they want in there. There are indeed systematic biases of fiction that would mislead anyone who thought of them as a model of real life. If there was something that nobody knew about, like a new invention or scientific discovery, then referencing it in fiction could serve to date when it was made. But otherwise I would think of such things as more reflective of fads than learning.