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Dec 28, 2011
Wick 329 post(s)

Topic: Reality Factor / Tough to rate!

In the case of “Forrest Gump”:http://www.viewguide.com/movies/89437-forrest-…, I just went back and upped the overall Reality factor I’d assigned to 2.3 – Surreal. Got there by judging the CircoReality as 3.0 (Surreal), based on Forrest appearing in all those historical events as you note. Judged the BioReality as 3.0 (Surreal) based on Forrest’s miraculous recovery from cripple to champion runner. I don’t recall any PhysioReality liberties, so left that at 1.0. The average of 3.0, 3.0 and 1.0 is 2.3 (Surreal), which comes in a bit below the overall 3.0 Surreal you assigned.
Dec 28, 2011
Randy 16 post(s)

Topic: Reality Factor / Tough to rate!

I think I’ll get this topic started.

I have found that with many movies, the line between what can be considered realistic and not can become very fine…

Two examples that I think best exemplify this are “Forrest Gump” and “Donnie Darko,” which both happen to be all-time favorites of mine… :)

In the case of Forrest Gump, all the events that take place in the movie are actual historical events, with the character of Forrest Gump being written into those events, as if he had been there. The movie even has actual television and radio broadcasts from the 70s and 80s, with Forrest being transposed into them. Very clever, indeed! How then, however, would you rate such a film in terms of reality? Quite puzzling, if I do say so myself.

With Donnie Darko, the story is fiction, in essence, in that the story is made up, and not based off of actual events. However, the entire concept of the movie is based off of scientific theory regarding alternate universes and time travel. Science suggests that, pending the correct conditions, that such a situation COULD occur… Once again, it seems as though the line between what’s realistic and what’s not becomes muddled.

Thoughts? Any other examples anyone can think of?
Oct 29, 2011
Wick 329 post(s)

Topic: Feed Comments / Wick's Comment on the Feed

And the finalists in the “Moneyball review contest”:http://www.viewguide.com/page/moneyball-review-… are Snackula, MovieGod300 and BigDaddyDave. Winning order announced tomorrow. Stay tuned.
Sep 4, 2011
BigdaddyDave 1 post

Topic: Reviewers' Corner / Winners declared for RotPotA review contest

I’d like to thank the Academy, my producer, director, and of course Wick for this great honor.
Sep 3, 2011
Wick 329 post(s)

Topic: Reviewers' Corner / Winners declared for RotPotA review contest

Congrats to BigDaddyDave, Izzio and BrianSez! “Details are here.”:http://www.viewguide.com/page/review-contest—-…
Aug 27, 2011
Wick 329 post(s)

Topic: On Demand Viewing / On Demand Provider Comparison

Just added “a comparison table”:http://www.viewguide.com/page/OnDemand focused on Netflix, iTunes, Amazon and YouTube.

Interesting how they differ in terms of subscriptions vs. a la carte, downloading vs. streaming, and device accessibility.
Aug 25, 2011
Wick 329 post(s)

Topic: On Demand Viewing / WSJ's Walt Mossberg on Streaming Video Players

Mossberg reviews 3 Streaming Video Players: Roku, Apple TV, Boxee Box. Likes Apple TV and Roku best. “Wall Street Journal review”:http://on.wsj.com/on2jbg
Aug 13, 2011
Wick 329 post(s)

Topic: ViewLists / VuList tips

Whoops. The Tips post didn’t include a Tip on how to create a list. Added it.
Aug 13, 2011
jasonhurwitz 14 post(s)

Topic: ViewLists / VuList tips

Never mind. Ignore my post.
Aug 13, 2011
jasonhurwitz 14 post(s)

Topic: ViewLists / VuList tips

I can’t find a “create a list” option anywhere. Help?
Aug 2, 2011
johnnyr 1 post

Topic: General Movie Discussions / Tae Guk Gi: The Brotherhood of War , the Korean's prvt Ryan

With the comments and review of “The Warlords” I had to add this true classic that probably few have seen. check it out
Jul 27, 2011
BrianSez 24 post(s)

Topic: Feed Comments / BrianSez's Comment on the Feed

Thought you ViewGuiders would want to know…. The Dude’s bungalo is up for sale: http://blogs.laweekly.com/stylecouncil/2011/07/…
Jul 1, 2011
Wick 329 post(s)

Topic: Feed Comments / jasonhurwitz's Comment on the Feed

You’re the first one. Just switched over this minute!
Jul 1, 2011
jasonhurwitz 14 post(s)

Topic: Feed Comments / jasonhurwitz's Comment on the Feed

I see a new logo!
May 15, 2011
Wick 329 post(s)

Topic: Feed Comments / Nikhil Gupte's Comment on the Feed

It’s the new Feed feature, a running list of everything that happens at WikPik. Thanks for your great work on creating it Nikhil, and to Jason also.
May 15, 2011
Nikhil Gupte 2 post(s)

Topic: Feed Comments / Nikhil Gupte's Comment on the Feed

What’s this?
May 14, 2011
Wick 329 post(s)

Topic: Movie Terms / Comik Movies

Nothing funny about these, at least not necessarily. Comik as in Marvel, DC and their ilk. “The Dark Knight”:http://www.viewguide.com/movie_reviews/1379-the… and “Iron Man”:http://www.viewguide.com/movie_reviews/1180-iro… top the heap.
Dec 16, 2010
Wick 329 post(s)

Topic: ViewLists / VuList tips

ViewLists are member created lists of movies and TV shows.

  • Favorites: Every member automatically gets a Favorites ViewList. If you tagged some Favorite movies or shows prior to ViewLists coming into being, they’re now loaded into your Favorites ViewList.
  • Creating a List: Click the + ViewList menu from a specific Movie or Review page and select Create new list.
  • Browsing Your Lists: You’ll see all of the ViewLists you created in the drop-down list on the top right of your Member Profile page. Select a list to see the first two movies or shows in it, along with your written and video intro. Click the More button at the bottom to see the full list.
  • Private and Published: Private lists are useful for keeping track of movies you want to view or shows you need to review. Simply click Save to keep a ViewList private. Click Publish to make the list visible to everybody.
  • To Rank or Not: You can have the movies/shows in a list ranked 1st, 2nd, 3rd or not. Either way, you set the order in which they appear in your list.
  • Reviews: If you reviewed a movie or show, your review will appear next to it in your lists. If you didn’t and others did, the review of the most trusted reviewer will appear next to it.
  • Faving a List: Click the star atop a list to Fave it. It will then show up amongst your Faved lists at the bottom of your Member Profile page. Your Trust Points will also be added to its Fave total. Lists that you create automatically count you as having Faved them.
  • Quality of a List: This reflects the average Trust Weighted Summary of the its movies/shows.
Dec 10, 2010
Admin 16,184 post(s)

Topic: Movies / I Love You Phillip Morris

Talk about: I Love You Phillip Morris
Dec 10, 2010
Admin 16,184 post(s)

Topic: Movies / Black Swan

Talk about: Black Swan
Dec 10, 2010
Admin 16,184 post(s)

Topic: Movies / The Chronicles of Narnia: The Voyage of the Dawn Treader

Talk about: The Chronicles of Narnia: The Voyage of the Dawn Treader
Dec 10, 2010
Admin 16,184 post(s)

Topic: Movies / The Tourist

Talk about: The Tourist
Dec 5, 2010
Wick 329 post(s)

Topic: ViewGuide Discussion / Facebook integration

Well, wouldn’t you know it, Facebook has eliminated the ability for apps to create Profile tabs. Thus the Movies tabs that WikPik populated with personalized review feeds are no more. Sorry.
Dec 3, 2010
Wick 329 post(s)

Topic: Movies / Lady in the Water

Regarding BrianSez’s Review
Good review. I’d be willing to give this a shot after reading it. Low expectations intact.
Dec 2, 2010
Admin 16,184 post(s)

Topic: Movies / The Warrior's Way

Talk about: The Warrior’s Way