Comments on: Is it Wrong to be too Scared to See Paranormal Activity? http://thefilmtalk.com/blog/is-it-wrong-to-be-too-scared-to-see-paranormal-activity/ Tue, 31 Jan 2012 16:22:01 +0000 hourly 1 http://wordpress.org/?v=3.3.1 By: Jett Loehttp://thefilmtalk.com/blog/is-it-wrong-to-be-too-scared-to-see-paranormal-activity/#comment-6121 Jett Loe Fri, 22 Oct 2010 03:05:26 +0000 http://www.thefilmtalk.com/?p=2584#comment-6121 hey there john - not wanting to speak for gareth but i'm going to anyway - i doubt there's anyway in hell to get him to see PARANORMAL ACTIVITY 2 - but i'll see what i can do ;) hey there john – not wanting to speak for gareth but i’m going to anyway – i doubt there’s anyway in hell to get him to see PARANORMAL ACTIVITY 2 – but i’ll see what i can do ;)

]]> By: John Muthhttp://thefilmtalk.com/blog/is-it-wrong-to-be-too-scared-to-see-paranormal-activity/#comment-6107 John Muth Fri, 22 Oct 2010 01:52:59 +0000 http://www.thefilmtalk.com/?p=2584#comment-6107 Since it's that time of year, again; yes, time for a new Paranormal Activity film - I wanted to comment and ask the hosts of The Film Talk have any opinions or desire to see the new movie (I personally know, that Mr. Loe has bypassed one opportunity to see it)? Did Gareth ever manage to bring himself to watch a moment of the original film?I ask, because of the curiosity and because I was one of the lucky thousands who saw the sequel last night at a special premiere event in Hollywood. (It was quite amazing.) But, I also just finished relistening to the old episode where TFT discusses Paranormal Activity and now I'm curious to hear what would be said of this - in my opinion - superior sequel. (I've seen someone call it The Godfather 2 of horror films.)Also, I like the new site design, the member's section is working great, and well, that's all. Since it’s that time of year, again; yes, time for a new Paranormal Activity film – I wanted to comment and ask the hosts of The Film Talk have any opinions or desire to see the new movie (I personally know, that Mr. Loe has bypassed one opportunity to see it)? Did Gareth ever manage to bring himself to watch a moment of the original film?

I ask, because of the curiosity and because I was one of the lucky thousands who saw the sequel last night at a special premiere event in Hollywood. (It was quite amazing.) But, I also just finished relistening to the old episode where TFT discusses Paranormal Activity and now I’m curious to hear what would be said of this – in my opinion – superior sequel. (I’ve seen someone call it The Godfather 2 of horror films.)

Also, I like the new site design, the member’s section is working great, and well, that’s all.

]]> By: Erichttp://thefilmtalk.com/blog/is-it-wrong-to-be-too-scared-to-see-paranormal-activity/#comment-3317 Eric Wed, 04 Nov 2009 12:30:20 +0000 http://www.thefilmtalk.com/?p=2584#comment-3317 I think it largely depends on the environment in which you see the movie. Films don't generally scare me, but this one did. Then again, I watched a screener of it on my laptop with the lights off in my house all alone. I have a friend who's scared of everything, but he didn't feel this was anything special. He saw it in a packed theater with wise-cracking teenagers. <br><br>So, I suppose it's like any other film in that your conceptions, expectations, and the environment in which you view it will greatly effect your personal verdict. I'll just say this: If you decide to see it, make sure the lights are on. I think it largely depends on the environment in which you see the movie. Films don't generally scare me, but this one did. Then again, I watched a screener of it on my laptop with the lights off in my house all alone. I have a friend who's scared of everything, but he didn't feel this was anything special. He saw it in a packed theater with wise-cracking teenagers.

So, I suppose it's like any other film in that your conceptions, expectations, and the environment in which you view it will greatly effect your personal verdict. I'll just say this: If you decide to see it, make sure the lights are on.

]]> By: Erichttp://thefilmtalk.com/blog/is-it-wrong-to-be-too-scared-to-see-paranormal-activity/#comment-3316 Eric Wed, 04 Nov 2009 05:30:20 +0000 http://www.thefilmtalk.com/?p=2584#comment-3316 I think it largely depends on the environment in which you see the movie. Films don't generally scare me, but this one did. Then again, I watched a screener of it on my laptop with the lights off in my house all alone. I have a friend who's scared of everything, but he didn't feel this was anything special. He saw it in a packed theater with wise-cracking teenagers. <br><br>So, I suppose it's like any other film in that your conceptions, expectations, and the environment in which you view it will greatly effect your personal verdict. I'll just say this: If you decide to see it, make sure the lights are on. I think it largely depends on the environment in which you see the movie. Films don't generally scare me, but this one did. Then again, I watched a screener of it on my laptop with the lights off in my house all alone. I have a friend who's scared of everything, but he didn't feel this was anything special. He saw it in a packed theater with wise-cracking teenagers.

So, I suppose it's like any other film in that your conceptions, expectations, and the environment in which you view it will greatly effect your personal verdict. I'll just say this: If you decide to see it, make sure the lights are on.

]]> By: Posts about Movie Reviews as of October 30, 2009 | Movie bloghttp://thefilmtalk.com/blog/is-it-wrong-to-be-too-scared-to-see-paranormal-activity/#comment-3315 Posts about Movie Reviews as of October 30, 2009 | Movie blog Fri, 30 Oct 2009 22:11:18 +0000 http://www.thefilmtalk.com/?p=2584#comment-3315 [...] or ISO above 400.Compared to its class, however, the results are just great for the price point. Is it Wrong to be too Scared to See Paranormal Activity? – thefilmtalk.com 10/28/2009 So I was up early this morning having slept restlessly after [...] [...] or ISO above 400.Compared to its class, however, the results are just great for the price point. Is it Wrong to be too Scared to See Paranormal Activity? – thefilmtalk.com 10/28/2009 So I was up early this morning having slept restlessly after [...]

]]> By: John Muthhttp://thefilmtalk.com/blog/is-it-wrong-to-be-too-scared-to-see-paranormal-activity/#comment-3314 John Muth Thu, 29 Oct 2009 00:57:42 +0000 http://www.thefilmtalk.com/?p=2584#comment-3314 Cheers Dr. Higgins. I just returned from my venture into seeing the movie, and I thought that it was pretty good. Can't say it'll be anymore of a masterpiece, in the history of cinema, than The Blair Witch has turned out to be - although PA is many-times better than that movie. But, it's got some fun, tense moments and it's almost all atmospheric tension. <br><br>My favorite thing, in seeing it, was how the audience (including myself) giggle through scary moments. Not laughing at it in a humorous way, but in that, "I'm freaked out and the only appropriate response seems to be laugh." Sort of the same feeling I had when I saw a certain scene in the Coen Bros.' Burn After Reading.<br><br>All that said, I will be sleeping with the lights on tonight. :P Cheers Dr. Higgins. I just returned from my venture into seeing the movie, and I thought that it was pretty good. Can't say it'll be anymore of a masterpiece, in the history of cinema, than The Blair Witch has turned out to be – although PA is many-times better than that movie. But, it's got some fun, tense moments and it's almost all atmospheric tension.

My favorite thing, in seeing it, was how the audience (including myself) giggle through scary moments. Not laughing at it in a humorous way, but in that, “I'm freaked out and the only appropriate response seems to be laugh.” Sort of the same feeling I had when I saw a certain scene in the Coen Bros.' Burn After Reading.

All that said, I will be sleeping with the lights on tonight. :P

]]> By: garethhiggins75http://thefilmtalk.com/blog/is-it-wrong-to-be-too-scared-to-see-paranormal-activity/#comment-3312 garethhiggins75 Wed, 28 Oct 2009 21:07:57 +0000 http://www.thefilmtalk.com/?p=2584#comment-3312 That's a fascinating point about the exploitation dynamic in the film and the effects work - I'm moving toward perhaps seeing it. Maybe. That's a fascinating point about the exploitation dynamic in the film and the effects work – I'm moving toward perhaps seeing it. Maybe.

]]> By: garethhiggins75http://thefilmtalk.com/blog/is-it-wrong-to-be-too-scared-to-see-paranormal-activity/#comment-3313 garethhiggins75 Wed, 28 Oct 2009 21:07:57 +0000 http://www.thefilmtalk.com/?p=2584#comment-3313 That's a fascinating point about the exploitation dynamic in the film and the effects work - I'm moving toward perhaps seeing it. Maybe. That's a fascinating point about the exploitation dynamic in the film and the effects work – I'm moving toward perhaps seeing it. Maybe.

]]> By: garethhiggins75http://thefilmtalk.com/blog/is-it-wrong-to-be-too-scared-to-see-paranormal-activity/#comment-3311 garethhiggins75 Wed, 28 Oct 2009 21:07:16 +0000 http://www.thefilmtalk.com/?p=2584#comment-3311 Thanks Peter - you're encouraging me in the right direction; I'm still undecided but this is food for thought. Thanks Peter – you're encouraging me in the right direction; I'm still undecided but this is food for thought.

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