Whats considered a Cult Classic?

Originally posted by exanda kane

Or do you argue that Star Wars is not a classic?

Ok, you just restated things you've already said, so I'll ignore most that post. That is your opinion, good for you.
Now for your question, no I've stated before, I think Star Wars, ep 4,5,6 are classics, not "cult classics". Actually I happen to love Star Wars myself, but would never claim that it was a "cult classic", It's too main stream, even people who are not science-fiction buffs watch and love Star Wars, it's main stream therefore there are conventions and such. When I think of "cult classic" sci-fi I think things like Logan's Run, Dark City, A boy and his Dog or Silent Running.

Originally posted by 2D_MASTER
[B]Ok, you just restated things you've already said, so I'll ignore most that post.

Thank you for conceeding an already obvious point.

That is your opinion, good for you.

Do you think an officially recognised Jedi religion is a normal sign of appreciation?

Now for your question, no I've stated before, I think Star Wars, ep 4,5,6 are classics, not "cult classics".

You have made it clear that you don't think Star Wars is a "cult classic", however you still have not touched upon the subject of the massive fanbase, which stretches far beyond anything mainstream. the above point, for instance.

Actually I happen to love Star Wars myself, but would never claim that it was a "cult classic", It's too main stream, even people who are not science-fiction buffs watch and love Star Wars, it's main stream therefore there are conventions and such.

Star Wars is nothing but conventions, but that is it's appeal and that is what has gained both the casual audience and a cult audience of fanatics. Unlike lesser material though, it deals with archetypes, not stereotypes.

When I think of "cult classic" sci-fi I think things like Logan's Run, Dark City, A boy and his Dog or Silent Running.

Good examples of "cult" films no doubt, but Star Wars has simply transcended B movie science fiction into the mainstream, while keeping a hugely dedicated cult following. Nowadays, you simply can't judge Star Wars on it's own merits, but you have to take into account the nostalgia and the following.

Originally posted by exanda kane

Star Wars is nothing but conventions, but that is it's appeal and that is what has gained both the casual audience and a cult audience of fanatics. Unlike lesser material though, it deals with archetypes, not stereotypes.

Good examples of "cult" films no doubt, but Star Wars has simply transcended B movie science fiction into the mainstream, while keeping a hugely dedicated cult following. Nowadays, you simply can't judge Star Wars on it's own merits, but you have to take into account the nostalgia and the following.

You seem to think that those things are credit to Star Wars "Cult" status. Like I said before, I, as well as many other people seem to think that those things you claim fortify Star Wars a cult classic, in fact serve to discredit that very claim.

Originally posted by 2D_MASTER
You seem to think that those things are credit to Star Wars "Cult" status. Like I said before, I, as well as many other people seem to think that those things you claim fortify Star Wars a cult classic, in fact serve to discredit that very claim.

Me, and the other 2 people that have mentioned Star Wars, want to know how you think Star Wars' cult following discredits it's cult status.

We would also like to know who "many other people" is.

Originally posted by exanda kane
Me, and the other 2 people that have mentioned Star Wars, want to know how you think Star Wars' cult following discredits it's cult status.

We would also like to know who "many other people" is.

Ever read? Yeah, go out and seek other sources, aside from the word and opinion of people here at KMC.

What a silly question. If your going to make claims like that, back up your argument with proof.

Originally posted by exanda kane
Not really considered a classic though. Decent film mind, but I think it's still been labelled as "the film where Christian Bale lost alot of weight for."

Bale has a large following though.

Good points, I just figured that it was one of those films few people know about, I myself had never heard of it till it was on the movie channels.

Still a great film though.

A very good movie. I am talking about the old ones. and once again I stand it being a classic, in less someone here knows any proof that it is not.jm