Wednesday, September 10, 2008

Why I Like Porn

Make no mistake, the content of porn movies is pernicious and evil. That being said, I firmly believe that a movie title should give you at least SOME insight into the content of the movie you are about to watch. Porn has got the corner on that market. For example: "Two Timing Slut Wives" or "Big-Boobed Lesbians": any logical person can determine what the plot line is. Those are actual titles from porn movies, and don't ask how I know. One should NEVER EVER watch such a movie, however, I wish Hollywood would take a hint and create movie titles at least somewhat indicate what one will be viewing for the next two hours. What follows is a nowhere near inclusive list:

Above Average Movie Titles:
Kung Fu Panda: It's about a panda who learns Kung Fu. Nicely done.
Into the Wild: A kid goes, you've got it, into the wilderness.
Bee Movie: It is all about bees.
Texas Chainsaw Massacre: Located in Texas, there's a chainsaw, and a whole bunch of people die.

Average Movie Titles:
Knocked Up: Aside from a couple of twists, it is about a pregnancy.
21: Yes, there is some blackjack played.
Waitress: The lead character is indeed a waitress. A pregnant waitress who makes delicious pies who cheats on her abusive husband with her OB. Somehow, knowing all that, "Waitress" just doesn't cut it anymore.

Terrible Movie Titles:
Anything Woody Allen: Mighty Aphrodite? Match Point? Vicky Christina Barcelona? I guess if you've ALREADY VIEWED the movie the title makes sense, but by then it's too late, I have watched two hours of movie that is light on tennis analogies and heavy on adultery and murder.
Hancock: Not even a MENTION of the most famous signer of the Constitution.
Mystic River: The only river here is the one where Sean Penn finds his dead daughter and wrongly blames his childhood friend who is a kidnapping survivor who he later beats senseless. What does "Mystic River" have to do with any of that?

And the all-time worst movie title ever: MILLION DOLLAR BABY. There is no baby. There is no million dollars. I could have used some kind of hint that someone would meet a terrible demise. It should have been called, "Don't get to attached to the main girl, because she's not going to make it."

I'm not an idiot. I understand things like synonyms, analogies, and the like. I just don't want to be duped into seeing a movie that will leave me feeling like I have been tricked. Full disclosure please, that's all I ask.

3 comments:

Tiffany Hatch said...

I never looked at it like that. I guess I am a huge fan of porn too.

Melanie said...

This blog entry definetly shows you have a little Jack in you...LOL!

Jenni said...

I never thought of it that way.