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They've been going downhill in what they consider 'classics' for a few years now, but I'm not sure they can go much lower than this ... next Saturday, they're showing 'Silent Night, Deadly Night' a 1984 slasher movie.

 

 

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Re: TCM Sinking To A New Low

@Wahoogaz 

      How can that be considered a "classic"?

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Re: TCM Sinking To A New Low

I agree.  That's not a classic.  

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I've never seen it, but I do not like violent, gory movies.  Honestly, I cannot even stand looking at an ugly gargoyle.

 

Well, there goes something else crumbling before an "enlightened" thought.

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Re: TCM Sinking To A New Low


@Enufstuff wrote:

@Wahoogaz 

      How can that be considered a "classic"?


 

Exactly my point. I love horror/monster/paranormal movies ... but there's no such thing as a good slasher movie, much less a classic slasher movie.

 

TCM is quickly going the way of AMC and their 'new classics'. I can't remember the last time I watched anything on AMC.

 

I've started recording the real classic movies I like before TCM stops showing them for good.

 

There are new channels popping up all the time, so I'm hoping a new classic movie channel will come along soon.

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I love horror, supernatural, ghost stories but I hate slasher movies.  They are filled with such violence, are gory and for me not watchable.  These movies are far from classics, and shouldn't be mixed in with movies which are true classics and timeless entertainment.  

 

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@Wahoogaz 

I am doing the exact same thing.  I'm loading up my DVR with my favorite classic movies in anticipation of changes to TCM that would exclude me as a viewer.

 

Lately, I've seen changes to TCM's programming offering movies I have absolutely no interest in seeing. 

 

 

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Well it is about Santa Claus and it's 34 years old and some people like this kind of film (Psycho, anyone?)
Different strokes, as they say.
Huge fan of TCM.
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There is absolutely no single authoritative definition of what a "classic" film is.  Based upon age, films of the 1980s would most definitely meet my definition and TCM is airing them more frequently as part of its mission. 

 

Of course, I can't imagine that everyone is interested in every single film programmed by TCM.

 

I fully support the branching out into films of all ages and genres.  I love that they are introducing unusual, obscure and/or new fare.

 

(And anything is better than the 110th airing of "North By Northwest".)

 

Keep up the terrific work TCM!

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I agree, not just the one movie, but pure trash (IMO).  I check their schedule and dont tune in much anymore.  Every once in a while they will show a few good ones, that I like.

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