Cult Classic??
Because I have so many questions and am too lazy to seek out answers, I would rather ask everyone here in hopes of just getting an answer.
movies... What makes a "Cult Classic" a cult classic? I began to wonder because I am watching Twilight Zone the movie, which made me think of Creepshow. Would either be considered a Cult Classic??
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I've been trying to come up with an educated response all morning. It's hard to say really. I guess it's when a movie doesn't do well at mainstream box offices, yet is well received by pop culture, or has higher DVD sales. I think Napolean Dynamite is the latest example of this. I do feel though, that new cult classics aren't as 'culty' as old cult classics. Two-Lane Blacktop is a cult classic by true definition because only a select group has ever heard of it, and no one is walking around with T-shirts with James Taylor's face on it. (Yes, James Taylor the singer tried his hand at acting.). I don't know. You pose a good good question. You should make this a daily routine. |
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When I think of Cult Classic, I think of Rocky Horror Picture Show. What do you think? |
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I loved 'Two Lane Blacktop'! Did James Taylor even have a line in that? I love how the premise is a cross country race but the movie ends when they get to Las Vegas with no explanation. Sorry if I spoiled it for everyone. There was really nothing to spoil anyways. I think a 'cult classic' would be defined as an esoteric film that is on the verge of deification by a loyal group of devoted fans. That is, until everone else finds out about it. |
