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Post by moreshige on Mar 10, 2005 12:49:55 GMT -5
Hello everyone. I really enjoy this board and the people here so I want to make it a little more interesting. Well, back in 1995 when Braveheart came out, I remember getting so excited because I anticipated lots of violence,warfare and gore. Although my female friend at the time, hated violence of all forms and so she was adamant against watching any movie or show of this type no matter the hype. And I as a guy, I never understood this. She would not even see LOTR even though it was fictional or even Star Wars. However, she did love romantic comedies and and what we would call "chick flicks". Now, I believe her to be an extreme example of why women usually love romances over great epics like Gladiator and Spartacus. So is it safe to say that most women would rather see a love story over pure a war epic if they had no choice ? Okay, Troy doesn't count....because it has what I call the "Brad Pitt factor". And as for Korean drama, the historical ones usually center around warfare and political intrigue more than any love story and modern drama has little or no violence. (Ok those dramas that center around gang violence are an exception). So whether you're female or male explain your preferences for one type of drama over the other. But if you're like me who likes both historical and modern korean drama....then i'd say you're special. ;D
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Post by moreshige on Mar 10, 2005 13:11:00 GMT -5
I'm female, but I have been a devoted historical drama fan since I was eleven years old. I think romantic genre is very boring and not interesting. I read ROTK and viewed its TV adaptation versions when I was young. Am i an extraterrestrial type ? Lol...ET phone home? No, you're just the opposite version of men who shoown over Choi ji woo in WLS. ;D
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Post by TheBo on Mar 10, 2005 13:23:09 GMT -5
My criteria are, Is it an interesting story? Is it well-written? Is the acting good? Surprisingly, they don't always parade together. Therefore, for me, Yellow Handkerchief, Winter Sonata, Who's My Love and Dae-jang Geum are all on a par. I feel the same way about American movies and television shows. If it's good, and I want to give it the time, I watch it. (Not to say I don't watch my share of trash, but a literati needs a break occasionally.) (Snort.)
Bo
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Post by skinz on Mar 10, 2005 14:23:44 GMT -5
Modern Korean Dramas don't appeal to me whatsoever. Granted, I did start out with watching modern dramas such as Dear Encounter and some other show, but the storylines are just too dramatic. From what I've watched from Korean modern dramas, they really stress divorce like you'll die if you sign those papers. I love the historical dramas because there's more depth in those shows. What made the dictator turn evil? How did the king become so weak? How did a soldier gain more power than the king?
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Post by moreshige on Mar 10, 2005 14:57:00 GMT -5
I love the historical dramas because there's more depth in those shows. What made the dictator turn evil? How did the king become so weak? How did a soldier gain more power than the king? Er, some people might disagree with you about "depth", particularily middle-aged women from Japan. What about depth when it comes to matters of the heart? Joonsang (WLS) has such a deep caring heart from what I hear. His character runs the gamut of emotions. lol He had to deal with the loss of his memory. He had the moral dilemma of having to choose between his love and the wishes of his friends and family. How did he cope with the fact that Sanghyuk is his half-brother or even the possibility that yujin could be his half-sister? These are very complicated issues. What are the reasons and the motivation behind Junsang's mother for being so cold? ok, skinz...don't skin me alive I'm only saying in jest. ;D
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Post by seven stars on Mar 10, 2005 15:14:45 GMT -5
Nice point Moreshige.
*2 Cents alarm*
I prefer historical dramas personally. Nevertheless, I do appreciate the cross cultural experience that modern dramas present.
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Post by Alexa on Mar 10, 2005 15:26:35 GMT -5
Well, back in 1995 when Braveheart came out, I remember getting so excited because I anticipated lots of violence,warfare and gore. I love Braveheart. That one and Gladiator are some of my favorites. But Lord of the Rings tops them. I have all 3 extended editions. So for me, as a woman, I don't mind watching violent and gory movies. I actually like them. But it all depends on what the movie is about. And as for Korean drama, the historical ones usually center around warfare and political intrigue more than any love story and modern drama has little or no violence. As for the Korean dramas, I've watched both Historical and modern dramas and I liked both. My favorite was JangGeum and I really liked Winter Love Song. I don't really have a preference, I'm comfortable watching either or. Like I said it all depends on what it's about. When The Phoenix was airing, I couldn't get into it so I didn't watch it. It had nothing to do with it being a modern drama. So is it safe to say that most women would rather see a love story over pure a war epic if they had no choice ? If I had to choose between a war epic and a love story, I would have to choose war epic.
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Post by generaldu on Mar 10, 2005 15:32:15 GMT -5
My being fifty and a lifelong film buff means the chick flick/guy flick dichotomy doesn't carry much weight with me. This split is a function of modern film marketing practices that have engendered some very conformist thought patterns in order to make "selling" films easier.
In terms of the Korean programs I've seen I think the soaps are more relevant to real life issues than their American counterparts and the historical dramas are well crafted and entertaining much in the way Hollywood films were decades ago.
It really comes down to the realization of production, storyline, acting, etc. for me. I enjoyed Lee Duk Hwa as the Archfiend in AOW and I'd rather watch him occasionally in My Lovely Family/Precious Child along with the rest of the interesting cast and admittedly soapy story than sit through the somewhat misfiring (for me) production of YSS, for instance.
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Post by chigirl68 on Mar 10, 2005 15:54:02 GMT -5
I watch the historical dramas. I'm not into modern dramas either Korean or American (such as one tree hill or everwood etc.). I like watching the specials on the History channel when I can. The last one I saw was on Atilla the Hun.
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Post by Eowyn on Mar 10, 2005 16:05:20 GMT -5
So for me, as a woman, I don't mind watching violent and gory movies. I actually like them. But it all depends on what the movie is about. lol, I was so upset that Hero only had one drop of blood in it. I was expecting, for some reason, Age of Warriors type blood, like bloodied mouths and blood-flecked faces. But you know, movies like Braveheart, Gladiator, and Lord of the Rings had little love stories in them.
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Post by moreshige on Mar 10, 2005 16:15:25 GMT -5
My being fifty and a lifelong film buff means the chick flick/guy flick dichotomy doesn't carry much weight with me. This split is a function of modern film marketing practices that have engendered some very conformist thought patterns in order to make "selling" films easier. Very good point. But I think this gender dichotomy between violence and romance goes beyond the film industry. From having a psychology background, I remember learning that young children are conditioned to learn to take on specific gender roles/tasks. For example, parents wouldn't allow little girls to play rough "boy" games and toys. Or similarly, parents wouldn't allow boys to play with dolls. So we all learn later on in life what would generally constitue a male and female role. Even today, if we see a man who collects barbie dolls or a woman who plays football or hockey as something out of the "norm". The question is how much do each of us take on or accept preconcieved expectations of our society because of our gender. For example, I know a girl who hates anything and everything to do with sports. In fact, she hates both watching and participating in sports. When I asked her why, she said, "Well, it's because I'm a girl." When it comes to movies, I'm more like Generaldu, Alexa and Bo. The content and quality of the drama matters not whether if it 's considerd a chick flick or guy flick. But having said this, as a guy I would never wear make-up or a dress. lol
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Post by moreshige on Mar 10, 2005 16:56:54 GMT -5
lol, I was so upset that Hero only had one drop of blood in it. I was expecting, for some reason, Age of Warriors type blood, like bloodied mouths and blood-flecked faces. But you know, movies like Braveheart, Gladiator, and Lord of the Rings had little love stories in them. You sound like you prefer "guy flicks" but also appreciate the love stories in them. Later, after the poll I'm gonna post a spectrum of member's preference list. here's a start: guy who prefers war/historical epics but don't mind love stories in them gal who prefers war/historical epics but don't mind love stories in them guy who prefers war/historical epics and dislikes/hates love stories in them gal who prefers war/historical epics and dislikes/hates love stories in them gal who prefers both modern and war/historical drama equally guy who prefers both modern and war/historical drama equally gal who prefers modern drama guy who prefers modern drama
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Post by TheBo on Mar 10, 2005 17:00:43 GMT -5
Later, after the poll I'm gonna post a spectrum of member's preference list....here's a start: You forgot "tiny dancer." Bo
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Post by moreshige on Mar 10, 2005 17:02:30 GMT -5
Forgot to add a couple more:
guy who likes both but prefers war/historical epics and don't mind love stories in them gal who likes both but prefers war/historical epics and don't mind love stories in them gal who likes both but prefers modern guy who likes both but prefers modern
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Post by skinz on Mar 10, 2005 17:03:33 GMT -5
Er, some people might disagree with you about "depth", particularily middle-aged women from Japan. What about depth when it comes to matters of the heart? Joonsang (WLS) has such a deep caring heart from what I hear. His character runs the gamut of emotions. lol He had to deal with the loss of his memory. He had the moral dilemma of having to choose between his love and the wishes of his friends and family. How did he cope with the fact that Sanghyuk is his half-brother or even the possibility that yujin could be his half-sister? These are very complicated issues. What are the reasons and the motivation behind Junsang's mother for being so cold? O.K. So modern drama have great character development. I'll take strategy, political affairs, and warfare over character development. (watch some Immortal YSS) On second thought..... P.S. I still love the show.
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