"If you enjoy Bergman, Felini, and others, who's to criticize?"
Obviously everyone, apparently.
Can't say I'm surprised.
Disappointed, yes.
Surprised?
No, not really, I guess.
I suppose my great failing here is expecting something of substance from a generation raised by television and weaned on The Simpsons.
"IMO, if such works don't at the very least suggest a meaning or a message, then the "artist" hasn't done his job."
So, in other words, you expect to be spoon fed a message instead of seeking one. I'm sorry, Monkeyleg, but that is anti-intellectualism at its worst. When a society tips over to that side of the balance, it truly is end times.
"But, of course, I'm just a prostitute."
To quote Xavier Hollander, You can lead a whore to culture, but you cannot make her think...
Well, I promise not to trouble any of you with items of cultural significance again. I'll limit "cultural" items to those involving who's dating whom, what rapper is beating his baby's mamma, and who threw a wicked mean pass against the Cowboys.
And another synapse dies.