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> I don't like/understand X, so of course no one actually likes/understands X

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Where did I say that I don't understand it? It's a little telling that you said that.

Now, tell me you sat there watching it without being distracted by your thoughts.

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I sat there watching it without being distracted by my thoughts.

The thoughts were about the movie and its themes: evolution, violence, and yes even "how the f did they do this in the 60s"

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Well I guess you've got a point in that there is plenty of time to meditate on its themes given its slow pace.

"how the f did they do this in the 60s" - I consider that a distraction.