The Misconception About B-Movie Fans

Countless times, I have had to speak up and take a stand when my taste in movies has come under attack. Countless times, I have been at the video store with friends and my suggestions and selections are met with scoffs and eye-rolling. Countless times, I have heard, "You like bad movies."

You know what? Yes, yes I do like bad movies, but not for the reasons you think I do.

You see a plot involving thugs forcing the Ben Affleck character to dress as Santa and rob a casino. I see a chance to laugh at stupid one-liners and Ben Affleck's inability to be threatening while holding a gun.

You see a 1970's zombie movie. I see a chance to mock bad makeup and horrible synth music.

I like these movies because I like to revel in their badness. I know that a movie called Rock & Roll Nightmare stood no chance of ever winning an Oscar, nor would I want it to, I know that Death Race 2000 is not going down in history as a golden moment in cinema. I just like to laugh at the cheesy acting and gaping plot holes.

I LIKE TO MOCK BAD MOVIES.


I know the difference between a well-written script and a hack job, I know the difference between a high powered, professional camera and a rinky-dink digital one from Best Buy, I know the difference between Christopher Nolan and Roger Corman and I know the difference between Bruce Willis and Bruce Campbell.

What I am trying to say is, I like good movies because they are good and bad movies because they are bad. Don't get it mixed up.