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10/09/09
Subject 2: I read an interesting article on
why all this is happening. Obviously it's because of money, but the studios are falling apart. They have to make these tie-in movies or they will go out of business. MGM is going bankrupt, studios are cutting back on all their independent films, DVD sales are way, way down...the only solution is to make films like this where they can generate revenue from as many sources as possible. It's a business.
Being offended that a toy is being made into a movie by two successful 'hacks' doesn't really factor into the equation: they have a track record now (3 insanely successful films--all of which I enjoyed) and that's why they are getting more work.
There just aren't enough snobby sci-fi elitists to make a difference.
10/09/09
Sorry, you may be content with loud, flashing garbage but the audience will flee from all this derivative twaddle sooner than later.
10/09/09
So, these toy-based films are successful, Bob and Alex have a proven track record of writing successful movies.
This is how the world works. For everyone here saying how bad TF2 was (I thought it was lots of fun) and anyone who enjoyed it is an idiot, there are 1,000 people willing to go into the theatre and watch it (like I was). Therefore, you get TF3, but not Watchmen 2 (yes I know there is not supposed to be a sequel, but you get my point).
It's not a meritocracy. It's about putting butts in seats. Support independent and quality films all you want, once in a while they make lots of money, but not always.
You're confusing the studios with noble patrons of the arts. They aren't. If you don't like it start your own movie studio and make the types of movies you love, and eat the losses if they don't turn a profit.
As far as me being content with loud, flashy garbage: you need to learn to not assume that your taste is the be all and end all. I loved TF2 and I love low budget cerebral independent movies. I have a wide range of tastes--liking one does not exclude me from liking another. I have the capacity to be entertained without being stuck up about it.
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Then I started reading the passionate hate against the film, and I know that if people are passionate about something it affected them strongly, so I decided to see what the fuss was over. I had an absolute blast watching it.
However, I doubt that would work for Saw. Not a horror fan.
10/09/09
both Transformers are terrible
Star Trek is such a weird film...it's hugely entertaining but the story/script is embarrassingly bad...it gets worse the more you think about it.
Fringe is OK, but I don't have much hope for the second season.
10/09/09
wtf ?!?!!?!
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And no, not Toy Story. The ORIGINAL movie this character was featured in. He had a sidekick. Also a toy.
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let's give a look around my bedroom...
"Chair - The Movie"
"Water bottle - The movie"
"Star wars poster - The movie"
Let start a contest about who can make a script about the most "unfilmable" thing ever.
10/09/09
Maybe this will be about a possessed crime fighting viewmaster that can view 16 frames of the future.
10/09/09
Dar God, don't say that. They might hear you.
07/05/09
Or even better: PONG! The Motion Picture! Coming soon to a theater near you.
Last, but perhaps best: Denzel Washington is RED, Russell Crowe is BLUE in the all-time greatest heavyweight bout you have ever seen - ROCK 'EM, SOCK 'EM ROBOTS! Rated PG-13.
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07/04/09
Wait, I'm reminded of Stephen King's Sun Dog novella. Never mind.
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Koosh Balls
Pez Dispensers
Pogs
Silly Putty
Slinky
It's only a matter of time....
07/04/09
"Lock and load, men! Make sure your Pez reserves are full up!"
*pew pew Pez*
"Sir, the aliens are attacking!"
"Ready the kinis!"
"Sir, the aliens are attacking!"
"Don't worry, the silly putty traps will stop them!"
"Sir, the aliens are attacking!"
*throws Slinky at them*
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