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Martin: What did you think of that movie?

Joanna: It was okay, but I’m not really into Big-budget movies with a lot of Special effects and Big-name stars.

Martin: Oh, you’re a film Snob. I bet you only watch Indie films made on a Shoestring budget with low Production values.

Joanna: No, that’s not true. I just don’t like Crowd-pleasers that are Predictable. I like movies that Stretch the imagination and have some Artistic value.

Martin: You mean you like those weird movies with no plot and a lot of strange characters. They’re Artsy, but leave you totally Confused.

Joanna: I don’t mind some Ambiguity, if that’s what you mean.

Martin: Well, I’m going to see the new Spiderboy movie next week. I Don’t suppose you want to come?

Joanna: Spiderboy? I’ve been looking forward to seeing that movie.

Martin: But it’s a big-budget Blockbuster.

Joanna: I can’t watch artsy films all the time. Variety is the spice of life, don’t you think?



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Talking About Movies