Talk:PCU (film)/Archive 1

Archive 1

Cult Film?

A lot of movies with wiki pages are openly referred to as "cult films"... Rocky Horror, Plan 9 From Outer Space, etc. I always thought this movie was deserving of that title. Whenever people mention cinema of this genre, PCU is never included (Animal House, Porky's, even American Pie and Old School). But the fans of this film (such as myself) feel it's just as great, if not greater, than all the others. If that's not cult status, what is? —Preceding unsigned comment added by 71.127.223.51 (talk • contribs) 13:24, May 15, 2007

If there's an official list of cult films, it isn't cult anymore. Part of the idea is something that experiences a surge in popularity after initial release, but yet is not generally in the mainstream. If a film enters mainstream status at any time, "cult" doesn't really apply anymore. The Shawshank Redemption is one example; initial release was a flop, but it gained it's largest audience on Cable syndication. No one would describe it as a 'cult' film, however. It's too far into the zeitgeist today. 38.75.61.49 (talk) 02:45, 20 August 2014 (UTC)

Caine-Hackman Theory

I changed the heading "Caine-Hackman Thesis" to "Caine-Hackman Theory," as it is a theory created by Roger Ebert in his book, Ebert's Little Movie Glossary. This is the term given by Ebert in the book, and the film borrows the concept. Ebert describes the concept exactly as it is used in the movie (although, the A Bridge Too Far reference is only used in the film). The character "Pigman" uses the theory as the basis of his thesis. The concept created by Ebert should be listed by the name he gave it, not solely as a thesis, as it is used in the film. Wavy G 02:15, 10 May 2006 (UTC)

Have you checked your chronology? The Ebert book seems to be from May 1999, whereas PCU is from 1994. The article doesn't imply a particular causality, but it's worth noting. That is, unless I've gotten something mixed up myself. --GargoyleMT 20:28, 6 February 2007 (UTC)

Actually, I just happened to have the book sitting here as I saw your message, and I checked and (at least the addition I have, where I first read the reference in question) it is (c) 1994. That's a tough call, since the movie is from the same year, but the book is actaully a compilation of previous terms featured in Ebert's column in the Sun, created by Ebert/his fans. Although, like you said, it doesn't really matter, but would be nice to note. Wavy G 06:40, 7 February 2007 (UTC)

Aha. I just researched and found he had another book called Ebert's Bigger Little Movie Glossary, which was from 1999. The book I have was titled "Ebert's Little Movie Glossary" (1994). Hope this clears things up. Wavy G 06:45, 7 February 2007 (UTC)

Ah, confusing book titles. The fact that the movie and your book are from the same year, and that the book is compilation of preexisting works does indeed indicate that the movie is making a reference to Ebert's work. Maybe the DVD commentary has some mention that can be cited as a source in the article (WP:V and all). --GargoyleMT 16:21, 7 February 2007 (UTC)

Womynist conspiracy?

I don't think the Womynist's really conspire with Balls and Shaft and Garcia-Thompson against The Pit, as such. Rand nudges them in the right direction to support his plans, but he despises them about as much as he does The Pit. Anyone want to refute the argument before I adjust the article accordingly?--MythicFox 07:29, 22 August 2006 (UTC)

Yes, that was wrong. I went ahead and adjusted it. Wavy G 22:17, 22 August 2006 (UTC)

The nemesis talk went overboard in the Plot. I've removed it; the student groups aren't really against the Pit, they just oppose their views. Rand McPherson is the one true antagonist, everyone else is incidental; if the Pit bought into political correctness, the opposition disappears. 38.75.61.49 (talk) 02:50, 20 August 2014 (UTC)

Port Chester University

Do the writers have any connection to Port Chester, NY? — Preceding unsigned comment added by 69.121.199.193 (talk) 16:19, 27 November 2012 (UTC)

Without evidence, who's to say? 38.75.61.49 (talk) 02:48, 20 August 2014 (UTC)

I believe the name was invented to create initials which signify the underlying "secret" title of the film (Politically Correct University).Historian932 (talk) 03:04, 27 February 2017 (UTC) P.S. I went there at the same time as the writers.

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BetacommandBot (talk) 06:27, 23 December 2007 (UTC)

Not in Electic

I went there at the same time as the writer and knew one of them (Leff), I don't believe either of them was in Eclectic (the movie is not about that fraternity anyway, it's about the college in general, the only fraternity which is highlighted is Balls and Shaft [Psi Upsilon] and the Pit which was Beta or maybe a cross of Beta and Eclectic?) Historian932 (talk) 03:06, 27 February 2017 (UTC)