Well, when the film industry manages to bring in hundreds of billions of dollars in revenue each year, there's not really much incentive for them to expand their creative horizons. Why spend all that time and energy trying something new and unproven when the same tired ideas still bring in the crowds? I like your idea of forming a committee full of disenfranchised film lovers who want to elevate the medium back to its once-prestegious status, though. You could call it C4, and say that you want to blow a hole in the hull of the leaky ship that is Hollywood and have it sink to the bottom with the rest of the crap.
If you could find a way for the group to become nationally-recognized and people actually cared about your opinions enough to follow them, you might be able to discourage enough people from paying to see horrible movies to actually have an impact on the industry. You'll just need to get some big names to back your cause. I've heard that Roger Ebert might be available now...
This reminds me of last November, when I went on a fast for ten days where I could only drink 100% pure fruit and vegetable juice. If I went anywhere other than the Merc, it was an INCREDIBLE pain to find the juices that I needed. And the longer I was there, the more time all that delicious food on the shelves had to taunt me.
I'm a firm believer in the old adage that "what doesn't kill you makes you stronger," but when it comes to running the complex set of moving parts that is your body, it's always important to know exactly what you're fueling it with. Great column.
This column reminded me of a quote from the late George Carlin: "Saliva causes cancer, but only if swallowed in small amounts over a long period of time." Way to put yourself out there by digging into your personal life to pull out this gem related to your feminie hygeine. Always a pleasure to read your work.
Also, if you'd like to learn more about exactly how these banks got into trouble and why we shouldn't give them a damn red cent, look no further than this exceptionally-informative stick figure comic:
Blankenau: Déjà boo: Feeling I’ve seen this crap before
Well, when the film industry manages to bring in hundreds of billions of dollars in revenue each year, there's not really much incentive for them to expand their creative horizons. Why spend all that time and energy trying something new and unproven when the same tired ideas still bring in the crowds? I like your idea of forming a committee full of disenfranchised film lovers who want to elevate the medium back to its once-prestegious status, though. You could call it C4, and say that you want to blow a hole in the hull of the leaky ship that is Hollywood and have it sink to the bottom with the rest of the crap.
If you could find a way for the group to become nationally-recognized and people actually cared about your opinions enough to follow them, you might be able to discourage enough people from paying to see horrible movies to actually have an impact on the industry. You'll just need to get some big names to back your cause. I've heard that Roger Ebert might be available now...
Great work as always.
October 29, 2008 at 3:16 p.m. ( permalink | suggest removal )
English: Your field guide to USDA organic labels
This reminds me of last November, when I went on a fast for ten days where I could only drink 100% pure fruit and vegetable juice. If I went anywhere other than the Merc, it was an INCREDIBLE pain to find the juices that I needed. And the longer I was there, the more time all that delicious food on the shelves had to taunt me.
I'm a firm believer in the old adage that "what doesn't kill you makes you stronger," but when it comes to running the complex set of moving parts that is your body, it's always important to know exactly what you're fueling it with. Great column.
October 29, 2008 at 2:51 p.m. ( permalink | suggest removal )
English: It’s crystal clear why I switched deodorants
This column reminded me of a quote from the late George Carlin: "Saliva causes cancer, but only if swallowed in small amounts over a long period of time." Way to put yourself out there by digging into your personal life to pull out this gem related to your feminie hygeine. Always a pleasure to read your work.
October 15, 2008 at 4:20 p.m. ( permalink | suggest removal )
Pope/Snyder: Are you afraid of the McCollum buses?
You're very welcome, and a "thank you" right back in your direction for the comment. It's good to know that we're not alone on this one!
October 1, 2008 at 10:06 p.m. ( permalink | suggest removal )
What we think about the financial problems
Also, if you'd like to learn more about exactly how these banks got into trouble and why we shouldn't give them a damn red cent, look no further than this exceptionally-informative stick figure comic:
http://www.businesspundit.com/sub-prime/
October 1, 2008 at 2 p.m. ( permalink | suggest removal )