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Re: “Robo-flop”
I don't know that I'd call the nation that brought us Tentacle Porn cultured.
Posted by
Mister Mxyzptlk
on 10/27/2009 at 8:20 PM
Re: “Robo-flop”
This film will probably be the biggest finnancial flop of the year. The budget was $65 million dollars, but on it's opening weekend the film made a devastating $6 million. This is because it isn't the sixties anymore. People are into massive hits, not cult favourites, which makes me sad. :(
Final Fantasy the Spirits Within was a flop, Dragonball Evolution failed even bigger than Final Fantasy and Speed Racr combined. What does this say to American culture?! Hmmmm?! I wonder.
Oh yeah, because they're only interested in American things most of the time and not multi-cultured. Japanese movies often flop most of the time, British movies are still big some of the time but there are those big flops still, but American movies however, they're always big because they're so selfish and careless for other cultures besides their own.
Get a taste in international culture America!!!! And see how good it feels to not be uni-cultured.
Posted by
I'm not racist!!!!!!!!
on 10/27/2009 at 2:51 AM
Re: “Stunted growth”
If you want to make Moore even richer than he already is then go for it. From what I've read you will walk out of the theater feeling great after a couple hours of sycophantic head bobbing. But Moore won't change the world with this bunch of recycled comedy routines. The jokes have already been done on The Daily Show and every late night talk show. It's old material.
The sad thing is Moore is calling for a socialist revolution in this movie, but he is one of the wealthy elite who invests in some of the biggest corporate monsters in our nation. Somehow I doubt he wants to see that revolution as he wouldn't fare too well in its aftermath. Perhaps he wants to be one of the more equal animals in this new socialist regime he is calling for. Maybe he's angling for a comfy position as Minister of Truth.
Posted by
Mister Mxyzptlk
on 10/18/2009 at 8:17 AM
Re: “Stunted growth”
If not for Michael Moore, the tide of public opinion in favor of the Iraq war would never have turned into opposiiton of the war (once the facts were clearly laid out for us in Moore's "Fahrenheit 9/11"). Moore had the guts to say out loud what nobody else would say. He told the truth.
Moreoever, who other than Michael Moore has done more to further the health care debate in this country? Thank Michael Moore and his "SICKO" for exposing the health insurance industry for the profit glutton it has become. By the way, a heads up email to my inbox from PBS included the following:
"Bill Moyers Show Tonight Reveals Insurance Lobby's Secret Plan to Attack 'Sicko' and Michael Moore
Friday, July 10th, 2009
ALERT: We've just been informed that Bill Moyers, on his show later tonight, will expose for the first time the health insurance industry's secret campaign against Michael Moore and his film, "Sicko." It contains a stunning revelation and admission by a top health insurance executive -- the former head of publicity for CIGNA, one of the top health insurance companies in the country -- that the disinformation and attacks on Michael and the film were extensive and well-planned. Their job was to stop the movie from reaching a wide audience (and, more importantly, from having the widespread political impact the industry feared "Sicko" would have).
Wendell Potter, former Head of Corporate Communications at CIGNA (which provides health insurance to nearly 70 percent of the Fortune 100 companies) admits that, in fact, "Sicko" "hit the nail on the head" and told the real truth about how much better people in other countries have it when it comes to their health care..."
Note that PBS aired this segment twice due to viewer demand.
Therefore, you can cram your review as I'll be going to see Michael Moore's new film "Capitalism" tomorrow night. Where were you when the public needed to be told the truth about the most relevant issues of our time?
Posted by
kfreed
on 10/17/2009 at 12:46 AM
Re: “Behind the burka”
Hopefully this will help people wake up to the truth of islam. The religion of peace...ha!
Posted by
anon
on 10/15/2009 at 9:21 AM
Re: “Blood and glory”
Sometimes authors use a novel or screenplay to support political or social beliefs; or to cry out for morality and ethical principles. This is no more clearly evident than with Holocaust books and films. Whenever we stand up to those who deny or minimize the Holocaust, or to those who support genocide we send a critical message to the world.
We live in an age of vulnerability. Holocaust deniers ply their mendacious poison everywhere, especially with young people on the Internet. We know from captured German war records that millions of innocent Jews (and others) were systematically exterminated by Nazi Germany - most in gas chambers. Holocaust books and films help to tell the true story of the Shoah, combating anti-Semitic historical revision. And, they protect future generations from making the same mistakes.
I wrote "Jacob's Courage" to promote Holocaust education. This coming of age love story presents accurate scenes and situations of Jews in ghettos and concentration camps, with particular attention to Theresienstadt and Auschwitz. It examines a constellation of emotions during a time of incomprehensible brutality. A world that continues to allow genocide requires such ethical reminders and remediation.
Many authors feel compelled to use their talent to promote moral causes. Holocaust books and movies carry that message globally, in an age when the world needs to learn that genocide is unacceptable. Such authors attempt to show the world that religious, racial, ethnic and gender persecution is wrong; and that tolerance is our progeny's only hope.
Charles Weinblatt
Author, "Jacob's Courage"
http://jacobscourage.wordpress.com/
Posted by
cweinbl
on 08/20/2009 at 11:37 AM
Re: “Playing along”
I saw this on Hulu last week and loved it! Their clever way of integrating the virtual with the real kept me entertained and enthralled in equal parts. They also managed to walk such a fine line between the positives and negatives of online gaming, something that needs to happen more often in the media these days
Looking forward to picking it up on DVD August 25th. They even have autographed copies at their official site!
Posted by
Pizzathehut
on 08/14/2009 at 1:54 PM
Re: “Pros and cons”
Where can you go to see this movie? I have looked everywhere in Colorado to find a theater showing it.
Posted by
Major FX
on 08/08/2009 at 8:00 PM
Re: “Pressure release”
These guys were the best. Great festival!!!
John Krueger, The Fall
Posted by
Krueger
on 04/28/2009 at 12:47 PM
Re: “Home movies”
I heard Pete speak as part of a documentary filmmaker panel at AFI Dallas in connection with the screening of "HAZE", and he was great! So glad he's being recognized in his own town!
Posted by
bwilbins
on 04/24/2009 at 12:38 PM
Re: “Out of the office”
What about "Six Feet Under"? That is where I first saw Rainn.
Posted by
Cheryden
on 08/27/2008 at 4:26 PM
Re: “The thin blue lame”
I am appalled that you are being paid to write such a rotten review. I loved the film and everyone I know that has seen it also liked it. When did critics elevate themselves up (harhar) to the ranks of snarling dogs? I'm a fan of Reeves from way back. I enjoy his performances and felt he did the role justice. It's a good film. Sourpuss. You should be waiting tables at IHOP.
Posted by
john
on 08/21/2008 at 10:40 AM
Re: “Cloning it in”
"as those who know their Wars lore will recall that Huttlet's father will one day be killed by his rescuer's son" I seem to recall that Leia killed Jabba.
Posted by
Beth3711
on 08/16/2008 at 5:03 PM
Re: “Shit happens”
OUCH! Sounds a bit harsh....(but this is coming from someone who hasn't seen the moving, only previous M. Night efforts....
Posted by
Anonymous
on 06/19/2008 at 3:31 PM
Re: “Getting it right”
That's a HELL of a movie review...
Posted by
Butchwoods
on 06/19/2008 at 2:13 PM
Re: “Whipped”
Say, you forgot about the new theatre complex at Interquest Parkway at I-25, called Hollywood Theatres. The parking lots (and overflow lots) were just packed for at least the first three days. And this afternoon, threatre goers were given a bonus performance by the Air Force Thunderbirds, who were practicing for the big graduation event.
Posted by
pokey
on 05/26/2008 at 6:42 PM
Re: “Lies, damned lies and "intelligent design'”
Damn it you creationists!! The Florida creationists need your prayers: http://scienceblogs.com/pharyngula/2008/05/florida_creationists_need_your.php Get busy! When you are done with your praying to your imaginary friend read this: http://www.prospect.org/cs/articles?article=the_fundamentalist_043008
Posted by
ScooterLiddy
on 05/01/2008 at 10:18 PM
Re: “Dream on”
Also, kudos to Jill Thomas for recognizing and sharing Shiveley's documentary with such a well written article. I really enjoyed it!
Posted by
Tommy
on 04/25/2008 at 6:42 PM
Re: “Dream on”
When Shiveley released his first independent CD titled "Everything Is Good", it not only caught the attention and accolades of front range music critics, it made me an instant fan. His creative spirit shined bright through his talent as a musician. Beautiful original songs and memorable compositions that only a real artist could create. When I first saw Shiveley's trailer for "Everyone But You", it immediately reminded me of why I'm a huge fan of his. Whatever the artistic medium may be, Shiveley has a way of delivering his ballad with poetic grace. His quirky style and awkward perspective may be humorous to some, but I find it honest and refreshing. There's a feeling of hope in his desperation, and a sense of success in his aspirations. Sadly, due to scheduling conflicts, I am unable to attend this special viewing. I look forward to seeing this story in it's entirety soon, and celebrating yet another fanastic achievement by this well-deserved Colorado artist.
Posted by
Tommy
on 04/25/2008 at 6:36 PM
Re: “'Righteous' indignation”
Yes, yes. But do you recommend going to see it with teenagers?