Does Watching "Bad" Movies Affect How We Watch "Good" Movies?

[jimpickens]

Watching bad movies do the following things for me
Gives me good training in spotting flaws such as plotholes, poor acting, and mediocre writting
Gives me a better appreciation for so called bad movies due to that what they may lack in budget, writting and big name stars they often make in creativity, originality, and the actors they use often at least try to do their best which is more than what I can say for most of the big name actors and actresses of today.

[Alex]

Personally, I watch both for different things. There are certain things that really bug me but mostly I like to watch a film for what it is.

[Trevor]

Having lived through the horrors of the subsidy film era here I can say that I am prepared for anything as nothing can be as bad as those things 😳😳

[Cult_Moody_Movies]

Various opinions and layered discussion but I will keep it simple. Bad movies have their own magic and could be argued as it's own sub genre in current society. That being said bad movies that fail in every level (acting, effects, cinematography, writing and so on) makes me appreciate the efforts on good movies. 

[RCMerchant]

It's like comparing junk food to gourmet food. I like good food, but sometimes I just want a jelly donut.

[chainsaw midget]

In a "Good" Movie, bad special effects, plot holes, and horrible actors are considered flaws. 

In a "Bad" movie, they're features.

I agree with this person! 

[JakeO]

Various opinions and layered discussion but I will keep it simple. Bad movies have their own magic and could be argued as it's own sub genre in current society. That being said bad movies that fail in every level (acting, effects, cinematography, writing and so on) makes me appreciate the efforts on good movies. 

This to be fair. Most people tend not to notice good stuff when it's done right. But it really noticable when it's done wrong. You won't be able to truly appretiate great writing/camera work till you are exposed to some of the bad stuff.

Also bad movies(especially ones taking itself seriously while failing on every level) are a whole lot of great fun :D

[Trevor]

It's like comparing junk food to gourmet food. I like good food, but sometimes I just want a jelly donut.

Agreed: I can watch "art" films but I prefer the mainstream ones most of the time.