Bad Quote by Richard Corliss
“Bad movies: they can be tatty classics of crazed ineptitude, like Edward D. Wood's 'Glen or Glenda' and 'Plan 9 from Outer Space,' or big-budget misfires like the 1987 'Ishtar,' a would-be comedy that sent Warren Beatty and Dustin Hoffman on a Hope-Crosby Road to Dystopia.”
About This Quote
Source Article: Time Magazine, “The Best Bad Movies,” 2005
The quote celebrates how some poorly made films become beloved cult classics, while others fail despite big budgets, highlighting the unpredictable nature of audience reception.
In simple terms: Bad movies can become cult favorites; big-budget flops are common.
Key Takeaway
Embrace the unexpected value in flawed works.
Themes
film criticism
cult classics
cinema
budget vs. quality
audience taste
Mood
humorous
reflective
Type
entertaining
critical
When to use this quote
- movie night selection
- film studies curriculum
- budget planning
- creative risk assessment
Key Concepts
cult phenomenon
film history
artistic failure
Questions to Reflect On
- Why do audiences love certain terrible movies?
- Can a film’s failure become its strength?
A Different Perspective
Even high budgets don’t guarantee success; taste is subjective.
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