Rules of courtesy when posting on a triology
OK, so I just watched 1974 and came here to read some insights, etc. from the first film. I have been disappointed though that many of the posts here blatantly spoil some of the facts in the upcoming films. Here's a couple of thoughts:
1) Just because someone is here, don't assume they have seen the other films already. More importantly, assume they still want to see the other films, and as such make some effort not to spoil the films for them.
2) I know this film is a couple years old, but places like IMBD have allowed us to experience films in "real time" meaning when I come here I am prepared to have spoilers for THE CURRENT FILM, but not other films in the series.
3) When in doubt, give more vague answers to pressing questions, like: "The ending was confusing...what happens to John Smith?" For any other film this leads to tons of fun exploration of possibilities, interpretations, or directoral intent. Rather than answer with a spoiler such as, "Well, it becomes clear in the third movie where John Smith is finally killed..." which ruins not just speculation, but future experience, you could just as easily say, "This becomes clearer in the next film..." or something like that.
4) Mark spoilers using IMDB markup language. As an added gesture of kindness, you could even pre-amble your spoiler with "Warning: this spoiler is from a future film" if you really think you need to talk honestly.
5) Discussing questions about future films on the series should be done on those boards, as a kindness to other film buffs.
OK, so those are some thoughts. Now, I know I can't enforce these in any way, but I *love* IMDB, the IMDB community (specifically discussion boards), and great movies. So I am just a little disappointed that I can't engage in more discussions here about THIS film without unintentionally spoiling future films.
Enjoy the show!