Comments on: Have Lucas and Spielberg Ruined the Movies? http://www.outsidethebeltway.com/archives/have_lucas_and_spielberg_ruined_the_movies/ Online Journal of Politics and Foreign Affairs Thu, 26 Nov 2009 00:11:12 -0600 http://wordpress.org/?v=2.8.5 hourly 1 By: Anderson http://www.outsidethebeltway.com/archives/have_lucas_and_spielberg_ruined_the_movies/comment-page-1/#comment-48881 Anderson Tue, 14 Jun 2005 20:53:28 +0000 http://www.outsidethebeltway.com/?p=10954#comment-48881 Um, thanks for sharing, Reggie, but don't you have a Michael Jackson blog to go visit? Um, thanks for sharing, Reggie, but don't you have a Michael Jackson blog to go visit?

]]> By: McGehee http://www.outsidethebeltway.com/archives/have_lucas_and_spielberg_ruined_the_movies/comment-page-1/#comment-48874 McGehee Tue, 14 Jun 2005 20:11:24 +0000 http://www.outsidethebeltway.com/?p=10954#comment-48874 I agree with Anderson, believe it or not. I <i>don't</i> agree with Reggie. Believe it or not. I agree with Anderson, believe it or not.

I don't agree with Reggie.

Believe it or not.

]]> By: Anderson http://www.outsidethebeltway.com/archives/have_lucas_and_spielberg_ruined_the_movies/comment-page-1/#comment-48866 Anderson Tue, 14 Jun 2005 19:11:00 +0000 http://www.outsidethebeltway.com/?p=10954#comment-48866 What always puzzles me is how little Hollywood execs seem to know/care about the difference between a good movie and a bad one. We've all seen trailers where, when they're over, we're convinced the movie will suck. And it does. And it bombs. Why can't these millionaire execs figure this out a little earlier in the process? I suspect they don't even go to movies themselves. What always puzzles me is how little Hollywood execs seem to know/care about the difference between a good movie and a bad one.

We've all seen trailers where, when they're over, we're convinced the movie will suck. And it does. And it bombs. Why can't these millionaire execs figure this out a little earlier in the process?

I suspect they don't even go to movies themselves.

]]> By: DC Loser http://www.outsidethebeltway.com/archives/have_lucas_and_spielberg_ruined_the_movies/comment-page-1/#comment-48865 DC Loser Tue, 14 Jun 2005 18:51:26 +0000 http://www.outsidethebeltway.com/?p=10954#comment-48865 I too lament the glorification of special effects to the detriment of good script writing, good acting, and a good plot. It's a rare film that can put all three together. The last Hollywood film I saw that had all three was Eternal sunshine of the Spotless Mind. I just saw Aviator and thought that was pretty lame. Even the special effects weren't that great. From all the hype during the Oscars, I'd have thought it was at least as good as Eternal Sunshine, but in the end it was all hype and I could barely stay awake watching it. I too lament the glorification of special effects to the detriment of good script writing, good acting, and a good plot. It's a rare film that can put all three together. The last Hollywood film I saw that had all three was Eternal sunshine of the Spotless Mind. I just saw Aviator and thought that was pretty lame. Even the special effects weren't that great. From all the hype during the Oscars, I'd have thought it was at least as good as Eternal Sunshine, but in the end it was all hype and I could barely stay awake watching it.

]]> By: denise http://www.outsidethebeltway.com/archives/have_lucas_and_spielberg_ruined_the_movies/comment-page-1/#comment-48864 denise Tue, 14 Jun 2005 18:49:12 +0000 http://www.outsidethebeltway.com/?p=10954#comment-48864 David D. -- You're right about the movie theaters (among other things). I am continually amazed that most cities of any size don't have great theaters like we have in Wichita: The Warren. They do have multiple screens, but they are wonderful, with carpeted floors, cushy seats, large screens, mostly stadium seating, somewhat lower concession prices . . . They even have waterfall curtains in their larger theaters, and one theater has a balcony with loveseat style seats, and you can order dinner and drinks (yes, alcoholic ones) right from your seat. Check out www.warrentheatre.com David D. -- You're right about the movie theaters (among other things). I am continually amazed that most cities of any size don't have great theaters like we have in Wichita: The Warren. They do have multiple screens, but they are wonderful, with carpeted floors, cushy seats, large screens, mostly stadium seating, somewhat lower concession prices . . . They even have waterfall curtains in their larger theaters, and one theater has a balcony with loveseat style seats, and you can order dinner and drinks (yes, alcoholic ones) right from your seat. Check out http://www.warrentheatre.com

]]> By: DaveD http://www.outsidethebeltway.com/archives/have_lucas_and_spielberg_ruined_the_movies/comment-page-1/#comment-48860 DaveD Tue, 14 Jun 2005 18:27:11 +0000 http://www.outsidethebeltway.com/?p=10954#comment-48860 This is an interesting supposition. Of course Lucas and Spielberg are very, very good at what they do. Although I think Spielberg has more versatility than Lucas; think Schindler's List. It just seems like, for the most part, the only thing Hollywood has to offer now is remakes, sequels and movies with weak themes. Couple that with the expense of having to sit through a bad movie. There is also the fact that movie screens are getting smaller to accomodate the Multiplex, TV screens that you can have at home are beginning to approach the size of the screen in the theatre, and the rapid availability of movies on DVD in no time after theatrical release all combine to make movie going a progressively less unique experience. Lastly, the innovative films seem to come from independents who are driven more by creativity than $. Just some observations - don't know how valid they truly are. This is an interesting supposition. Of course Lucas and Spielberg are very, very good at what they do. Although I think Spielberg has more versatility than Lucas; think Schindler's List. It just seems like, for the most part, the only thing Hollywood has to offer now is remakes, sequels and movies with weak themes. Couple that with the expense of having to sit through a bad movie. There is also the fact that movie screens are getting smaller to accomodate the Multiplex, TV screens that you can have at home are beginning to approach the size of the screen in the theatre, and the rapid availability of movies on DVD in no time after theatrical release all combine to make movie going a progressively less unique experience. Lastly, the innovative films seem to come from independents who are driven more by creativity than $. Just some observations - don't know how valid they truly are.

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