Comments on: An Argument For Hollywood http://theubergeeks.net/2008/03/21/hollywood-argument/ Three geeks talking about what they love. Thu, 24 Jul 2008 04:23:16 +0000 http://wordpress.org/?v=2.1.2 By: Pat Ruddy http://theubergeeks.net/2008/03/21/hollywood-argument/#comment-427309 Pat Ruddy Wed, 02 Apr 2008 03:54:55 +0000 http://theubergeeks.net/2008/03/21/hollywood-argument/#comment-427309 I share your thoughts exactly, mostly what Hollywood is coming out with now are mostly sequels or remakes of older films. That is fine considering that that is what brings home the bacon so to say. You see original ideas come every once in a while, like the first Shrek movie or the first Pirates of the Caribbean movie, after it was shown how much money it could make, studios rush into making seconds and thirds of mostly anything they can now. I know that I'm guilty of going to see these second and third movies mostly because I've become engrossed with the characters and want to see what happens next. I will however go out to see movies that are not sequels or parts of a trilogy though too. I have no problem with going to see No Country For Old Men, or Sweeney Todd, or 300. They are movies that can catch interest and be original at the same time. It's only when you start getting into the third and fourth (and sometimes even fifth) movie installments where it starts getting silly. The Shrek series comes to mind with a fourth being confirmed and the Ocean's 11, 12, 13...could go on forever...series that starts to get old after a while. I think it's ok to go see sequels as long as your interested, (Indiana Jones 4 ring a bell?) but also mix it up and go see some unheard of flick, like Be Kind, Rewind. Just mix it up! I share your thoughts exactly, mostly what Hollywood is coming out with now are mostly sequels or remakes of older films. That is fine considering that that is what brings home the bacon so to say. You see original ideas come every once in a while, like the first Shrek movie or the first Pirates of the Caribbean movie, after it was shown how much money it could make, studios rush into making seconds and thirds of mostly anything they can now. I know that I’m guilty of going to see these second and third movies mostly because I’ve become engrossed with the characters and want to see what happens next.

I will however go out to see movies that are not sequels or parts of a trilogy though too. I have no problem with going to see No Country For Old Men, or Sweeney Todd, or 300. They are movies that can catch interest and be original at the same time. It’s only when you start getting into the third and fourth (and sometimes even fifth) movie installments where it starts getting silly. The Shrek series comes to mind with a fourth being confirmed and the Ocean’s 11, 12, 13…could go on forever…series that starts to get old after a while.

I think it’s ok to go see sequels as long as your interested, (Indiana Jones 4 ring a bell?) but also mix it up and go see some unheard of flick, like Be Kind, Rewind. Just mix it up!

]]> By: Sameer Barkawi http://theubergeeks.net/2008/03/21/hollywood-argument/#comment-427324 Sameer Barkawi Wed, 02 Apr 2008 04:41:42 +0000 http://theubergeeks.net/2008/03/21/hollywood-argument/#comment-427324 I'm not saying don't go see movie sequels. I'll be in line to see Indie just like everyone else. But, don't blame Hollywood for the bloodbath of sequels that come down the chute each year when they are just giving the consumers what they keep paying to see. I’m not saying don’t go see movie sequels. I’ll be in line to see Indie just like everyone else. But, don’t blame Hollywood for the bloodbath of sequels that come down the chute each year when they are just giving the consumers what they keep paying to see.

]]> By: Anna D http://theubergeeks.net/2008/03/21/hollywood-argument/#comment-429173 Anna D Sun, 06 Apr 2008 14:56:56 +0000 http://theubergeeks.net/2008/03/21/hollywood-argument/#comment-429173 I agree with ya Sameer. However i do not attend the Theater anymore. I've been a proud supporter of indy film shows in my area. It's cheaper and I can spend a whole day watching great short films. I wait for big theater movies to come out on dvd. Ticket prices are ridiculous and the popcorn is always disgusting. I enjoy sitting on my couch and watching a movie and if it sucks I don't feel so bad about wasting 4 bucks. I agree with ya Sameer. However i do not attend the Theater anymore. I’ve been a proud supporter of indy film shows in my area. It’s cheaper and I can spend a whole day watching great short films. I wait for big theater movies to come out on dvd. Ticket prices are ridiculous and the popcorn is always disgusting. I enjoy sitting on my couch and watching a movie and if it sucks I don’t feel so bad about wasting 4 bucks.

]]> By: Sameer Barkawi http://theubergeeks.net/2008/03/21/hollywood-argument/#comment-430175 Sameer Barkawi Tue, 08 Apr 2008 23:55:58 +0000 http://theubergeeks.net/2008/03/21/hollywood-argument/#comment-430175 Glad to hear that Anna. Here in State College there is a small theatre that holds a lot of independent screenings for only 5 dollars a ticket. I still have to hit the major theaters every once in a while though, because it takes forever for some titles to make it to the State Theatre. Glad to hear that Anna. Here in State College there is a small theatre that holds a lot of independent screenings for only 5 dollars a ticket. I still have to hit the major theaters every once in a while though, because it takes forever for some titles to make it to the State Theatre.

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