In a memorable scene from "Family Guy," Peter Griffin confesses his indifference towards 'The Godfather,' igniting an absurd family debate marked by the now-iconic phrase, 'It insists upon itself.' Recently, creator Seth McFarlane revealed the phrase originated from a critique by his college film professor regarding 'The Sound of Music.' Fans of the show have long speculated about its meaning, with interpretations suggesting it refers to films that overtly demand appreciation without subtlety, echoing a sentiment about the often heavy-handed nature of some cinematic efforts like Jackson's 'Lord of the Rings.'
This is why I did not like Jackson's Lord of the Rings. It slaps you in the face and shouts 'This is an epic masterpiece! Appreciate it!' I did not.
My interpretation of 'it insists upon itself' is, when you're watching it, you get the feeling that one of the intents behind the film was, 'This is SUPPOSED to be good.'
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