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Yes, Netflix is terrific, I know, I know. But they just don't have the films I

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In Reply to: RE: Jesus... best lists by "respected" critics... you are so unsure of yourself? posted by Victor Khomenko on September 08, 2010 at 11:26:30

haven't seen.
And, with the hundreds of films (actually, thousands) released globally every year, one needs to winnow them down. I look at festival winners and "best of" lists. First, I looked at years past and I tended to agree with the lists though not necessarily in the same order. Sure, a great film may be overlooked by all major critics but how often does that happen? Very, very seldom.
I don't look at films purely for entertainment, most of the time, especially at home. I like something with some artistic content, some quality. I'd rather listen to music or read if I have nothing interesting to view. Netflix ratings are based on the common viewers. I'm not that much of a democrat...........

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"I'm not that much of a democrat........... " LOL! I agree here! - Victor Khomenko 13:35:07 09/08/10 (2)
I do not pay much attention to their ratings, only as a VERY rough starting point.

Well, I agree, life is not perfect... what do you think is a better source? I can't afford buying all those films, some of them do cost arm and leg. I have seen some of them "winners" sell for $80 on ebay... thanks! :(
- Some problems have no solutions! I guess I'll die not having seen many films, but who knows? - tinear 15:07:46 09/09/10 (1)
  Ten years ago, I never would have thought Netflix would come around to make so many foreign films available. I'd bet there will be internet availability of many foreign films through some other service, perhaps with international connectivity, if not by Netflix. I've read that Lithuania has a great--- not just good--- film tradition which I've never been able to access.
  Oh well. I've not been to many of the greatest art museums, cathedrals, or religious sites in the world, either.....
  - RE: S I think that by now we have seen the best films. - patrickU 13:03:56 09/12/10 (0)
    99% of what I see now is just plainly mediocre.

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