Caligula or the Paradox of Fascinating Failures In my continued life experience watching film, there are certain films I am drawn to, films that I should have no reason to revisit, films that aesthetically may not even be worth A second glance. And yet, I do revisit them, often more than once. I am preoccupied by the strange and conflicting feelings they conjure up in me, even when none of those feelings are particularly positive. I call them “Fascinating Failures.” These are films that in my own personal opinion, fail to accomplish what they originally intended. And yet, perhaps because they show remarkable potential or perhaps because they veered so wildly off course, they continue to fascinate me, perhaps more so than if the film had been A success. I am not writing about those films that people like to poke fun of, the ones where they snicker and say they are “So Bad They’re Good.” Laughter is not the first response brought about by these films. Pity, sadness, bafflement, even disgust, but not laughter. Now, I’m going to take you through one of these fascinating failures to better explain where I’m coming from. And perhaps the ultimate fascinating failure … Meer lezen over Moviocrity | Scott W David – Caligula or the Paradox of Fascinating Failures + UNRV Ancient Roman Empire Forums – Caligula Mosaic Used as NYC  Coffee Table