What makes a classic. That undeniable work of art that finds a protected space in one's heart standing the test of time to be foever loved by millions. Throughout history there have been many classic albums, movies, classic games and TV shows. The question is why are they considered that and how have they manage to stay prominemt in entertainment lure.
There are a few responses to these questions that I will discuss below and the first answer to provide a reasonable answer to this topic of what makes a classic is it's quality. All forms of entertainment whether a movie, tv show, classic game, book, or album gains that oh so cherished classic rating based off the strong level of quality it establishes; the greater the quality usually means the greater the impact, this concept can also work with in reverse with art so horrible you have no choice but to remember back on it and laugh or remember it nonetheless due to it's disastrous nature reaching epic proportions.
Another factor in determining a classic is its Time frame when something was made, the impact that it had on you when you were younger, it's revolutionary impact on it's artistic medium and the fond memories you associate with that particular piece of entertaining content can have just as much of an impact as how good it's end result ultimately comes out to be. poingnent and important works of art from music TV and movies are in many cases helped by the by the simple timing of when it came out the popularity it thereafter gained paving the way for the important iconic status it holds today.
Importance whether it was different, new or revolutionary at the time the importance a work of art has to the medium of it's genre plays an important role as well of allowing it to reach classic status. Classic Albums like pet sounds and Sgt. pepper, or classic shows like I love Lucy and Seinfeld all added something new to both television and music and have been rewarded with their risk to be different and progressive ever since through their praise and their unbreakable staying power and relevance to this day.
Replay value we all have an album we've listened to countless times, a movie we just can't get enough of a song that we can listen to a hundred more times, and an episode from a TV show that is just too entertaining not to want to relieve it once more. A classic in my opinion has to have some level of this for it to be considered as such. Entertaining content whether a movie a video game, a song, album or a TV show needs that replay ability to show and prove its value, something that is truly appreciated and adored when it comes to entertainment really showcases its worth and overall impact to the owner who has it, or to the newcomer who grows to appreciate it. Through our constant viewing, or listening or playing we show its value to us and the strong appreciation and appreciated meaning it holds to us as well.
Time, how we remember something, why we remember something, the appreciation we go on to have for what becomes so beloved to us I feel is all associated with time. Memories built up through time to collect enough of a wherewithal to garner a distinct recollection that transitions itself into a beloved memory; transpires through the time we give that object of appreciation to grow in our hearts and minds. Endured time further expands our love and fondness of everything that represents what a classic is.
A classic is less judged on by an opinion than a memory, shines with an even brighter glow as time dictates it should uses a set time frame as a launching pad to it's enduring legacy and provides enough quality that it makes it virtually impossible not to indulge into it's entertaining greatness multiple times over. It is what time deems it to be what reality can't deny of it and what we fondly remember it as being, A classic.
Thursday, February 11, 2016
Tuesday, February 2, 2016
Cam the Man Newton
With the Great play of Carolina Panthers quarterback Cam Newton it begs the question how high is his ceiling and how much more success can he aquire at the quarterback position? I say while there's a 50/50 percent that he may not go down as the greatest ever he has all the tools and ability I believe to be a top 5 all time nfl qb when it's all set and done.
Newton ability talent is truly a sight to behold and one to marvel at as well. With a duel attack of both running and passing with pretty good effiency, he is a matchup nightmare for opposing coaches and defenses. This season has easily been Newton's best thus far and due to his great play he is the odds on favorite to win the MVP this season, he is dynamic, electric and simply just fun to watch play the game of football.
The Scary part in Cam Newton's game is that there is still room for improvement, and at the young age of 26 that is truly a frightening thought for the rest of the NFL.
Newton's play reminiscent of previous quarterbacks the likes of Randall Cunningham, Warren Moon, Michael Vick and Donovan Mcnabb, has a chance barring injuries to surpass those great predicessors as he stakes his claim to be the very best. Newton already a difficult player to prepare for is just at the beginning of his prime and looks as thought he is well on his way to becoming an unstoppable force in the league. His speed as a runner and his accuracy as a quarterback; and the fact that he has gotten the best out of a subpar receiving cast makes Newton makes what Newton has accomplished this season that much more impressive; making him all the more dangerous. If Newton can have this great of a season with not a lot around him offensively, which the likes of Manning, Brady, Palmer and Roethlisberger have had the luxury of benefitting from all season one can only imagine how much better he could be, and his season would have been if he had a better receiving core to throw to. Newton is young, talented, and most importantly hungry, and looks as though he is just entering his prime with plenty of great years of great football play to come.
To be fair Newton does have a great defense and a very good and balanced running attack but Newton is the straw that stirs the drink and the engine that makes the team go. No one knows how Newton's career will end up, including myself but based on everything he has already shown us and his potential to get even better with an intact roster further adding to what it already has the sky is the limit for this young qb and the Carolina Pathers.
Does Newton have a long ways to go to even be considered among some of the best to play his position, why yes of course he does and even Newton himself would be the first to admit that, but given the growth he's already displayed as a young quarterback, the leader he's become, the professionalism he's attained and the work he continues to put into his position, barring management or injuries I truly don't see anything stopping Cam Newton from being a top 5 quarteback to ever play this game; he truly is that special of a football player one that in my mind will only get better as time goes by.
Newton ability talent is truly a sight to behold and one to marvel at as well. With a duel attack of both running and passing with pretty good effiency, he is a matchup nightmare for opposing coaches and defenses. This season has easily been Newton's best thus far and due to his great play he is the odds on favorite to win the MVP this season, he is dynamic, electric and simply just fun to watch play the game of football.
The Scary part in Cam Newton's game is that there is still room for improvement, and at the young age of 26 that is truly a frightening thought for the rest of the NFL.
Newton's play reminiscent of previous quarterbacks the likes of Randall Cunningham, Warren Moon, Michael Vick and Donovan Mcnabb, has a chance barring injuries to surpass those great predicessors as he stakes his claim to be the very best. Newton already a difficult player to prepare for is just at the beginning of his prime and looks as thought he is well on his way to becoming an unstoppable force in the league. His speed as a runner and his accuracy as a quarterback; and the fact that he has gotten the best out of a subpar receiving cast makes Newton makes what Newton has accomplished this season that much more impressive; making him all the more dangerous. If Newton can have this great of a season with not a lot around him offensively, which the likes of Manning, Brady, Palmer and Roethlisberger have had the luxury of benefitting from all season one can only imagine how much better he could be, and his season would have been if he had a better receiving core to throw to. Newton is young, talented, and most importantly hungry, and looks as though he is just entering his prime with plenty of great years of great football play to come.
To be fair Newton does have a great defense and a very good and balanced running attack but Newton is the straw that stirs the drink and the engine that makes the team go. No one knows how Newton's career will end up, including myself but based on everything he has already shown us and his potential to get even better with an intact roster further adding to what it already has the sky is the limit for this young qb and the Carolina Pathers.
Does Newton have a long ways to go to even be considered among some of the best to play his position, why yes of course he does and even Newton himself would be the first to admit that, but given the growth he's already displayed as a young quarterback, the leader he's become, the professionalism he's attained and the work he continues to put into his position, barring management or injuries I truly don't see anything stopping Cam Newton from being a top 5 quarteback to ever play this game; he truly is that special of a football player one that in my mind will only get better as time goes by.
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