By drax on Skatehive
Cinephilia is a remarkably diverse phenomenon, encompassing a vast spectrum of cinematic appreciation that extends far beyond the standard canon of masterpieces. It reflects not only a devotion to diverse genres and cultural backgrounds but also a fascinating engagement with diverse levels of quality. Indeed, some cinephiles have built their entire appreciation around a cult-like devotion to films that, instead of being famous for being extraordinarily good, owe their place in history for being extraordinarily bad. This phenomenon found some of its early manifestations through the Razzie Awards, the satirical television show Mystery Science Theatre 3000, and early IMDb ratings, which were often used to ridicule obscure works of twentieth-century United States cinema. In the twenty-first century, however, the undisputed champion of the so-called "it’s so bad it’s good" category is undoubtedly Tommy Wiseau, whose 2003 drama The Room earned a legendary cult status that has even led to der