[Thor Joachim Haga]

In the end, it isn’t so much a generalization for me, but a discovery of certain film elements that I either like or don’t like. For example, I’m not a big fan of dialogue, especially if that dialogue dominates, is full of plot-centric information and delivered at high speed. I can obviously like a good and well-written dialogue like everyone else, but I prefer films that communicate more via visuals.

I’ve also discovered that I’m no big fan of body horror (although I saw my fair share of slashers and gorefests as a youngster), or – in fact – any film heavy on realistic bodily functions.

Similiarly, I’ve discovered over the years that I’m particularly drawn to certain concepts and ideas and sub genres over others. I mentioned isolation dramas. There are also films that utilize vistas. Films that nurture space. Man vs. nature. Survival. Films with loads of subtext and inter-textuality. Etc., etc.

So it’s not all out there in the broad generalization sphere. Some things are fairly specific. And they are often what take me back to a film for a rewatch or two.