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cgod  ·  3248 days ago  ·  link  ·    ·  parent  ·  post: Big Trouble in Little China

It would be cool if movie reviewers went back and reviewed films that have become cult classics which they panned when they came out. The local weekly occasionally goes back and re-reviews restaurants that they originally slammed but which the public has become fond of (it's a poor comparison because restaurants can change over time while a film is what it is). I wonder how many critics would change their minds after a few decades have passed.

I'm sure that in some cases opinions would change. Sometimes it isn't the right day, month or year for a certain book, film or album.

My mind is blown. Ebert gave House Party a better score than Big Trouble. I love House Party but I never would have guessed Roger would have perceived it's charm (That's right, I fucking loved it, loved it enough to go see kid and play do a screening and Q&A last year).