Entertainment

[m_danson]

As INTJs we are supposed to be unusual (warped?) in our sense of humour amongst other things. This raises the question... What types of entertainment do you like in terms of books/comics/music/movies? dislike?

How are we different from other types in our choices?

(I'm asking this partly because I'm curious and partly to get ideas.)

Comments

[lynkemma]

Yeah, isn't embarrassment and cheesiness the worst?

I prefer:

Books: Sci-fi and fantasy. Neil Gaiman, Terry Pratchett, classical gothic/horror stories like LeFanu's Carmilla.

Comics... Well, there's a series called Nemi which is really good, but unfortunately it's barely been translated into English, and is only avaiable in an obscure English music magazine. Useful, huh?

Music: mostly baroque music, particularly Bach.

Movies: I must admit I really liked the LOTR trilogy. And Interview with the Vampire, Amélie (even if that was slightly too mushy), the Harry Potter films, of course... I tend mostly to watch TV series: I strongly recommend the surreal Father Ted, as well as Black Books, and first and last the supremely funny Red Dwarf.

[m_danson]

I forgot about TV shows. I don't have a TV.

[clevortrevor]

if i had to choose between television and running water, television would win out.

[lynkemma]

I don't actually have a TV either - but the best TV shows come on DVDs, thankfully.

[spiritonparole]

Examples denoted by *, because I'm anal.

Books
Character-driven fiction.
* Grendel by John Gardner
Non-fiction, especially on topics in social science and history.
* Savage Inequalities by Jonathan Kozol
Provocative fantasy or science fiction with a message.
* "What the Dead Men Say" by Philip K. Dick
Parody and satire.
* Thank You for Smoking by Christopher Buckley
Social commentary.
* The Rules of Attraction by Brett Easton Ellis
Cerebral poetry.
* Tape for the Turn of the Year by A.R. Ammons
Enlightenment philosophy.
* "What Is Enlightenment?" by Immanuel Kant
Philosophical fiction.
* Atlas Shrugged by Ayn Rand

Comics
Newspaper strips with a political bent.
* Doonesbury by Garry Trudeau
Philosophical comics.
* Calvin and Hobbes by Bill Watterson
Fantasy and magical realism.
* The Sandman by Neil Gaiman
Historical pieces.
* From Hell by Alan Moore and Eddie Campbell
Pessimistic realism.
* Something Positive by RK Milholland
Satire.
* Sexy Losers by Hard

MusicGothic rock and heavy metal, also electronica, industrial, jazz, ska,

[jacobine]

Hm, good question

[jacobine]

And to clarify -- I don't care for the embarrassment thing, either.

[spiritonparole]

Me too. The only sitcom I really got into was Family Guy, because in some ways it represents everything most sitcoms aren't. None of the characters are particularly likeable, nor is the portrait of life given therein a picture-perfect one where everything turns out great at the end of each episode. My favorite character, Glen Quagmire, is certainly one of the the worst of the bunch: the two best moments of the series, as far as I'm concerned, were him hitting the "abort" button whilst trying to seduce Lois, and his immortal declaration of "Dear Diary...JACKPOT." That show was twisted humor at its simple best. Ostensibly new episodes are coming out in April due to the success of the DVD box sets. Andrew and I have the whole series on DVD, and I'm sure we'll be chomping at the bit to get the newer seasons when they come out.

Coupling was also cool initially, but I don't like the direction in which the series has gone.

[e_burke]

books: I love LOTR, it's my very favorite story. I like epic stories like Beowulf and stuff. I also like to read interesting stuff on psychology or philosophy.

Movies: I like epic, funny, or thought provoking movies. funny movies were the funniest back in hte time of Spaceballs, Princess Bride, the Jerk and Uncle Buck. Napolean Dynomite is one of the funniest movies out there

Comics: I dont really read comics. I like cartoons like Family Guy.

Music: Jazz, free jazz, powermetal, american metal, classic rock. I like people with lots of talent and energy.

[spiritonparole]

Oh man, I watched Napoleon Dynamite two weeks ago (brother-in-law bought it for the family's collection) and am still quoting it constantly. I do a lot of driving, and it's very satisfying to roll my eyes and say, "God, idiot!" every time somebody does something illogical on the road.

[e_burke]

I know, it's the most quoteable movie out there. I think I may be anoying my friends by now, but I really don't think it will get old. It's funny because it's true!

[wulfmadchen]

Books: I like Mythology and Epic Literature from most all cultures, save Greek/Homerian, which boreds me to death. I'm currently reading the Japanese Tale of the Heike. I read alot of psychology texts, for school and otherwise...working on Jung's Modern Man In Search of a Soul right now. For fiction, I adore Tolkien, Neil Gaiman, Douglas Adams, and other quirky, smart Sci-Fi and Fantasy. I will also admit spasms that make me go back to Anne McCaffrey or Mercedes Lackey on occasion, just for pure escapism