About us
Welcome to the Syracuse Philosophy Meetup Group! It's a friendly club for people who want to think deeply about life and the world. No philosophical knowledge or experience is required, so don't hesitate to come and see what it's all about!
Our goals:
- Learn philosophy and use it try to understand the universe.
- Expose yourself to new ideas.
- Express your own opinions in a tolerant and relaxed atmosphere.
Upcoming events
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What Makes a Movie "Good?"
Community Library of DeWitt, 5110 Jamesville Road, Syracuse, NY, USEver watch a movie that was supposed to be a “masterpiece” but you were kind of bored? Or did you ever have a completely different opinion on a movie from one of your friends? Join the Syracuse Philosophy Meetup to discuss what makes a film good. We’ll discuss the differences between a critic and an average viewer, what movies ratings mean (or should mean), and how you could compare a classic like Citizen Kane with something like Fast & Furious 6.
The philosopher David Hume has an interesting essay about aesthetic appreciation called Of the Standard of Taste that I highly recommend as a more nuanced analysis of what it might mean to have “good” taste on something.
You can also ruminate on some of the following questions regarding film criticism:
- What makes a movie “good?”
- Is the quality of a movie purely subjective?
- What are the different aspects of movies that can be judged? I.e. plot, acting, score, cinematography, etc.
- Why are some movies considered “masterpieces?”
- Can a movie’s value be reduced to a single number, like a film rating?
- How should you compare the “critics” rating to the average audience rating?
- Does the popularity of a movie have anything to do with its quality?
- Should movies of different genres be directly compared?
Hope to see you there!!
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