RE: by FilmCritic3000

GENERAL DISCUSSIONS

RE:

POSTED BY: FILMCRITIC3000
UPDATED: Saturday, August 27, 2005 11:50
SHORT URL:
VIEWED: 6242
PAGE 1 of 1

Wednesday, August 24, 2005 10:21 PM

Well, well, well...I just found this...

http://www.ifmagazine.com/feature.asp?article=1326

Alot of people are razzing him in the comments section below. Check it out!

I just thought I'd share this as I find it hilarious (or "HI-larious") that someone can garner how a movie will turn out based solely on a trailer. What a moron this guy is!

"The first thing I do in the morning is brush
my teeth and sharpen my tongue." -- Dorothy Parker

NOTIFY: Y | REPLY | REPLY WITH QUOTE | TOP | HOME

Wednesday, August 24, 2005 11:31 PM

HARDAN

OhhOhh.....

I can see a big wave of trouble and personal insults coming to that poor shortminded bastard...

-----------------------------
Yes there are Fireflyfans all over the world. Even in little switzerland.

NOTIFY: Y | REPLY | REPLY WITH QUOTE | TOP | HOME

Wednesday, August 24, 2005 11:33 PM

FISHERMANSENEMY

I've added my .02 credits.

Moron.

NOTIFY: Y | REPLY | REPLY WITH QUOTE | TOP | HOME

Wednesday, August 24, 2005 11:34 PM

BARCLAY

Quote:
And thank God, one can only imagine the hackneyed nature of a show with a gay tagline like “The future is worth fighting for” (gay in the sixth-grade sense of the word, meaning “lame” for the politically correct challenged). I’m getting a strong WING COMMANDER reading on my crap-o-scope here.

While I do have my doubt with the tagline, considering the very way that he writes ("gay in the sixth-grade sense" and "crap-o-scope" for starters), he's taken up too much of our time already. Ignore him, Serenity's too good for him anyways.

"You are on the Global Frequency."
http://www.frequencysite.com
http://kfmonkey.blogspot.com

NOTIFY: Y | REPLY | REPLY WITH QUOTE | TOP | HOME

Thursday, August 25, 2005 2:55 AM

SPINLAND

Heh. My two bits are now included.

"Mark from New York"

----
I can see you.

NOTIFY: Y | REPLY | REPLY WITH QUOTE | TOP | HOME

Thursday, August 25, 2005 4:34 AM

NYWOE

I love this, though:

Quote:
Apparently, 500 years into the future, the human species has evolved into a race of cynical smart-asses capable of the highest degree of sarcasm during the most stressful of situations.

That's our crew! :)

_____________________________________
If you're an Arizonan and a Browncoat, come join us:

http://tv.groups.yahoo.com/group/AZ_Browncoats/

NOTIFY: N | REPLY | REPLY WITH QUOTE | TOP | HOME

Thursday, August 25, 2005 4:55 AM

CITIZEN

Quote:
Apparently, 500 years into the future, the human species has evolved into a race of cynical smart-asses capable of the highest degree of sarcasm during the most stressful of situations.

Sure beats the hell out of the human race evolving in to a bunch of whiny

who are all overly concerned about the feelings of their computer in 300 years time...

Q: What do you have when you are holding two little green balls in your hand.
A: Kermit's undivided attention.

NOTIFY: Y | REPLY | REPLY WITH QUOTE | TOP | HOME

Thursday, August 25, 2005 5:11 AM

PIZMOBEACH

... fully loaded, safety off...

Quote:
SYNOPSIS: Apparently, 500 years into the future, the human species has evolved into a race of cynical smart-asses capable of the highest degree of sarcasm...

so... he wrote this from the future??!!

Scifi movie music + Firefly dialogue clips, 24 hours a day - http://www.scifiradio.net

NOTIFY: Y | REPLY | REPLY WITH QUOTE | TOP | HOME

Thursday, August 25, 2005 5:33 AM

CITIZEN

eh?

Q: What do you have when you are holding two little green balls in your hand.
A: Kermit's undivided attention.

NOTIFY: Y | REPLY | REPLY WITH QUOTE | TOP | HOME

Thursday, August 25, 2005 6:19 AM

JAEDE77

I was Jason from Louisville, KY.

Short and sweet.

“Can I suggest something that doesn't involve violence, or is this the wrong crowd for that?”
–Wash

NOTIFY: N | REPLY | REPLY WITH QUOTE | TOP | HOME

Thursday, August 25, 2005 8:19 AM

STARRBABY

I'm actually offended that he was so juvanile and politically incorrect to use "gay" as a negative term. I commented on this fact on that site too.

NOTIFY: Y | REPLY | REPLY WITH QUOTE | TOP | HOME

Thursday, August 25, 2005 8:33 AM

INEVITABLEBETRAYAL

Quote:
Originally posted by Starrbaby:
I'm actually offended that he was so juvanile and politically incorrect to use "gay" as a negative term. I commented on this fact on that site too.

Bollocks to political correctness. "Gay" didn't originally mean "homosexual", it originally meant, "happy-go-lucky" or "carefree". Then it meant "homosexual". Apparently, it's starting to mean "lame" as well. That don't mean it's a slander on homosexuals, any more than calling them "gay" is a slander on carefree people.
_______________________________________________________________
Editted to add: not that I agree with this jackass's opinion of our BDM, of course.

_______________________________________________
I wish I had a magical wish-granting plank.

NOTIFY: Y | REPLY | REPLY WITH QUOTE | TOP | HOME

Thursday, August 25, 2005 9:09 AM

STARRBABY

We'll just have to agree to disagree concerning the use of 'gay' being offensive or not. However, do you not agree with me that his word choice laked of professionalism? After reading his review I was tempted to send him a thesaurus to help him create reviews that would be more respectable.

Perhaps someone can clarify something else for me. Is the website that this review is attached to created to review trailers or movies? I was annoyed myself that he decided he disliked Serenity based on the trailer, however, I also got the impression after looking at the site a bit more that he was supposed to base his feelings on just the trailer. (Doesn't seem like a very useful site to me if that is the case.)

NOTIFY: Y | REPLY | REPLY WITH QUOTE | TOP | HOME

Thursday, August 25, 2005 9:14 AM

SPINLAND

You're correct (IMNSDHO) on count one: his word usage made him sound like a semi-drunk fratboy, not a columnist whose words should be taken seriously.

On count two: the column is apparently called "Trailer Trash" and is, indeed, for reviewing trailers only (with an eye to whether they enticed mssr. fratboy into wanting to see the film).

One of the comments noted he shares a last name with one of the editors. Nepotism over actual ability? One wonders.

----
I can see you.

NOTIFY: Y | REPLY | REPLY WITH QUOTE | TOP | HOME

Thursday, August 25, 2005 9:47 AM

CEDRIC

I found the review so moronic as to be amusing. It kind of reminds me of what Heinlein said about critics: Having no talent, their only qualification is that they are unbiased. They hate all talented people equally.

This "review" wasn't even smart enough to get angry over.

"You can't take my show from me,
Because I've got the DVD."
www.BedlamBards.com
Ballad of Joss: http://mp3-postcards.com/listen/?888

NOTIFY: Y | REPLY | REPLY WITH QUOTE | TOP | HOME

Saturday, August 27, 2005 4:27 AM

FIREFLOOZYSUZIE

Still...we can spin this critic's words
back in the faces of any reviewer who comes out saying, "too confusing for anyone who wasn't a fan of the series."

We can say, "Oh but another review said many people will find it easier to follow than "Star Trek."

Gotta work those quotes.
That's how movie campaigns always operate, yes? ;-)

NOTIFY: Y | REPLY | REPLY WITH QUOTE | TOP | HOME

Saturday, August 27, 2005 4:59 AM

BLINKER

Hey, long as it's easier to follow than that Star Trek episode where Chakotay dreamed he was boxing against a starfield wearing a robe.

Seriously, what the hell was that one about?

_________
Sliders: Gate Haven - http://slidersweb.net/blinker

NOTIFY: N | REPLY | REPLY WITH QUOTE | TOP | HOME

Saturday, August 27, 2005 5:45 AM

SEANFAN

Quote:
Originally posted by Fishermansenemy:
I've added my .02 credits.

Moron.

I just read that and I agree Fishermansenemy (and anyone else) who called the jerk who wrote that "review" a moron. I'll put my 2 cents in and call them a BIG MORON!

NOTIFY: Y | REPLY | REPLY WITH QUOTE | TOP | HOME

Saturday, August 27, 2005 5:48 AM

NIKNAK

So what if he didn't like the trailer? The site makes it pretty clear that he's not reviewing the movie. The point is obviously to get cheap laughs by taking the piss rather than a serious review. No need to cause a fuss over it.

NOTIFY: N | REPLY | REPLY WITH QUOTE | TOP | HOME

Saturday, August 27, 2005 9:00 AM

TALLGRRL

Hmmm...so this guy hasn't see the movie, JUST THE TRAILER?
Please.
What say we just ignore people who haven't actually seen the movie?
That'd be a fun game.
By the way, I can follow a Star Trek episode.
In fact, I'm a long time Trekker from the Original series on through TNG, DS9, Voyager and yes, even Enterprise.
And I LOVE me some "Firefly".

"Take me, sir. Take me hard." -- Zoe

NOTIFY: Y | REPLY | REPLY WITH QUOTE | TOP | HOME

Saturday, August 27, 2005 9:26 AM

WINTERFELL

i am offended that people are still so full of themselves as to be offended by the use of specific words. get over it.

NOTIFY: N | REPLY | REPLY WITH QUOTE | TOP | HOME

Saturday, August 27, 2005 10:47 AM

JESSICAMELUSINE

As much as I would like him to bow down on his knees to the might of Serenity, he doesn't like it.

Big deal, more for me and not worth my time.

However, I do also think using the term "gay" as derogatory is pretty gross and nasty and I stated so.

NOTIFY: Y | REPLY | REPLY WITH QUOTE | TOP | HOME

Saturday, August 27, 2005 10:56 AM

RELFEXIVE

Someone who can't follow a Trek plot? What, an ameboa? I know office chairs that can second guess Trek plots.

"My God - you're like a trained ape. Without the training."

NOTIFY: N | REPLY | REPLY WITH QUOTE | TOP | HOME

Saturday, August 27, 2005 11:27 AM

BLUESKYSMINE

NOTIFY: Y | REPLY | REPLY WITH QUOTE | TOP | HOME

Saturday, August 27, 2005 11:50 AM

STARRBABY

Okay, folks. I was one of the first people here to get up in arms over Bryan's use of "gay". I am not going to argue with people over wether it is offensive or not. Words have the ability to be offensive to some and not to others, so it is a pointless argument that I refuse to have.

HOWEVER, Bryan said he was sorry for offening us on his website. We can still be annoyed at his non-browncoat review, but blasting him for something that he already retracted is a waste of time.

NOTIFY: Y | REPLY | REPLY WITH QUOTE | TOP | HOME

YOUR OPTIONS

SHARE THREAD

NEW POSTS TODAY

USER

POST DATE