jmez87 Wrote:I want to know what everyone thinks about so called "campie" films.
My personal favorite would Six string Samurai. Corny but good. wait... make that Very corny but good.
What's a "campie" film, jmez87?
Im not all too sure what campie means, its a term that i hear when i walk into movie stores. whenever i ask them too order a rare film they say that they are "campie as hell". judging by the films i assume the proper defition would be something around the lines as a film that is cheaply made with a nobody cast, director and the film never makes it to theatres. i hope this help.
jmez87 Wrote:Im not all too sure what campie means, its a term that i hear when i walk into movie stores. whenever i ask them too order a rare film they say that they are "campie as hell". judging by the films i assume the proper defition would be something around the lines as a film that is cheaply made with a nobody cast, director and the film never makes it to theatres. i hope this help.CAMPY:
a: something so outrageously artificial, affected, inappropriate, or out-of-date as to be considered amusing
b: a style or mode of personal or creative expression that is absurdly exaggerated and often fuses elements of high and popular culture
(Websters dictionary)
adj: refers to intentionally exaggerated thematic or genre elements, especially in television and motion picture mediums. "Campy" style willfully over-emphasizes certain elements of the genre or theme, creating an almost self-satirical milieu. Some of the most popular examples include the James Bond films (exaggeration of espionage activities) and the original Batman series starring Adam West.
(Urban dictionary.)
Ken V.
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