tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4706282221761427996.post7486532100673781967..comments2024-03-07T20:15:45.996-08:00Comments on The Bitter Script Reader: Does Hollywood not care about scripts that are bad and unoriginal?The Bitter Script Readerhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/16575166527272639709noreply@blogger.comBlogger15125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4706282221761427996.post-34090887259525057242012-08-16T23:22:33.926-07:002012-08-16T23:22:33.926-07:00i like cars infect i like car racing i want to say...i like cars infect i like car racing i want to say that these type of cars are the best and the best cars around the world.these are rarely known cars in some countries like pakistan an india and other under developing countries.i like it really i like it very much.i want to spend my whole life to this field because this is fantastic and super cool job i like it.<a href="http://www.carsteering.com/steeringmodels/AMC/Encore/Power_Steering_Rack.html" rel="nofollow"> AMC Encore Power Steering Rack</a><br />Adminhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15142769537008056358noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4706282221761427996.post-85433753649724400342012-08-14T15:40:50.208-07:002012-08-14T15:40:50.208-07:00Great blog! You have a lot of excellent info here....Great blog! You have a lot of excellent info here. Ever hear of the online program, ReadThrough.com? It's revolutionary. I think you'd be impressed, actually. Carla's Worldhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16058944962433017096noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4706282221761427996.post-41707438042766238342012-08-08T01:20:45.075-07:002012-08-08T01:20:45.075-07:00Yeah I could do with a lot less remakes in Cinema ...Yeah I could do with a lot less remakes in Cinema atm, having said that. Does anyone else think that a Waterworld reboot could actually work? <br /><br />Global warming is more of a thing now and it's post-apocalyptic... and even though I don't think everything needs to be dark and gritty(unless Chris Nolan is involved). The waterworld setting could actually work like that.<br /><br />Also... I live on a boat.Duggyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02307182401906593267noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4706282221761427996.post-66302123839386244402012-08-08T01:14:49.750-07:002012-08-08T01:14:49.750-07:00This comment has been removed by the author.Duggyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02307182401906593267noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4706282221761427996.post-76167071445071901172012-08-07T09:41:36.997-07:002012-08-07T09:41:36.997-07:00I have two comments:
1. The difference between 20...I have two comments:<br /><br />1. The difference between 20 years ago and now is that the "tentpole" movies from then were actually good. As in, my parents liked The Fugitive, and so did I as a teenager. Same with Terminator 2, same with Shawshank (not a tentpole, but still got made), same with a host of other films. <br /><br />Back then, Hollywood still made big movies, but more often than not, they were at least decent. Today, the teens still like them, but the adults are turned off. <br /><br />2. I have decided to as much as possible talk with my wallet. I don't go see these movies. I haven't seen Avengers, haven't seen Hulk, haven't seen Battleship, or Captain America, or either Titans movie, or Transformers 2 or 3...etc. I did see Dark Knight, of course, because it's the Dark Knight and Chris Nolan...<br /><br />And as a screenwriter, I don't believe I'm hurting myself, because these films, if I ever get one as a writing assignment, are clearly being accepted at a lower standard, and as you said, your script will be compromised by so many voices along the way anyway. <br /><br />I want to master the craft so I can write an original film. If I have to do writing assignments for crap tentpoles to get there, so be it. But I don't believe it hurts me at all to avoid paying for these films.Seattle Teacherhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01224103853891204801noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4706282221761427996.post-87666132561936859022012-08-07T09:33:15.106-07:002012-08-07T09:33:15.106-07:00I have two comments:
1. The difference between 20...I have two comments:<br /><br />1. The difference between 20 years ago and now is that the "tentpole" movies from then were actually good. As in, my parents liked The Fugitive, and so did I as a teenager. Same with Terminator 2, same with Shawshank (not a tentpole, but still got made), same with a host of other films. <br /><br />Back then, Hollywood still made big movies, but more often than not, they were at least decent. Today, the teens still like them, but the adults are turned off. <br /><br />2. I have decided to as much as possible talk with my wallet. I don't go see these movies. I haven't seen Avengers, haven't seen Hulk, haven't seen Battleship, or Captain America, or either Titans movie, or Transformers 2 or 3...etc. I did see Dark Knight, of course, because it's the Dark Knight and Chris Nolan...<br /><br />And as a screenwriter, I don't believe I'm hurting myself, because these films, if I ever get one as a writing assignment, are clearly being accepted at a lower standard, and as you said, your script will be compromised by so many voices along the way anyway. <br /><br />I want to master the craft so I can write an original film. If I have to do writing assignments for crap tentpoles to get there, so be it. But I don't believe it hurts me at all to avoid paying for these films.Seattle Teacherhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01224103853891204801noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4706282221761427996.post-91484074246747482712012-08-06T17:47:21.962-07:002012-08-06T17:47:21.962-07:00I agree with Andrew, the audience of the movies ha...I agree with Andrew, the audience of the movies have changed since those "golden years" when going to the cinema was almost like going to the theatre. It doesn't mean that every movie has to be full of special effects but it has to talk to those who will watch it in one way the other. <br />- andreaAnonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4706282221761427996.post-9678134871168634382012-08-06T11:49:01.983-07:002012-08-06T11:49:01.983-07:00You also have to remember that the vast majority o...You also have to remember that the vast majority of the movie going public isn't the people who go online to discuss the merits of screenwriting and filmmaking. They're seeking entertainment for a Friday night. They're teenage kids who are excited to get out of the house. They want to be blown away by spectacle.Andrewhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12440322194456093103noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4706282221761427996.post-35265965295596749482012-08-06T11:36:32.925-07:002012-08-06T11:36:32.925-07:00Wim Wember's documentary 'Pina', was p...Wim Wember's documentary 'Pina', was partly 3D. I saw him speak at the Telluride Film Festival. His take on 3D is that used for every single shot, it's not natural or how we view things in real life, but used as an enhancement or more how that natural eye would view things, it has potential to improve the viewing experience. No different to the introduction of color vs B&W, or HD vs SD. Right now it's being used all wrong, but hopefully in the future film makers will catch on and hone the art of 3D film making.Billiegirlhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09444496298842718257noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4706282221761427996.post-92155130437847514442012-08-06T09:19:11.197-07:002012-08-06T09:19:11.197-07:00@Monster Zero -- You're so right! I've bee...@Monster Zero -- You're so right! I've been telling writer friends of mine if they're having trouble coming up with an idea, to think of a successful movie that came out 20-25 years ago and have a new take on it. I think we're coming up to 1988 -- since the competeing "Die Hard" in the White House movies are being made :)vinnytmanhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00481242521390706503noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4706282221761427996.post-74827645907563742422012-08-06T08:37:19.371-07:002012-08-06T08:37:19.371-07:00Good point - it's all down to the 20 Year Cult...Good point - it's all down to the 20 Year Cultural Cycle as far as I see it. Music, fashion, film, even gaming all seems to revolve around this concept.<br /><br />Simply put, every generation of artists is influenced by (and often recreates or reworks) the significant cultural trends of their childhood/formative years, which roughly translates to a 20-year gap between a kid loving 'Star Wars' and becoming a writer/director/SFX artist as an adult and seeking to revisit those iconic memories.<br /><br />So why is a 20-25 year old toy franchise like Transformers now a multi-movie CG behemoth? Because both the creators and audience are at a point where they're willing to part ways with their money to make/watch these beloved properties, and introduce the next generation to them if they can along the way.<br /><br />Like how musical trends seem to follow the same pattern - a lot of metal bands from around 2005 onwards were influenced by classic thrash from 1985 and onward.<br /><br />These are generalisations, I know, but hopefully you kind of get what I mean!Monster Zerohttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09060472590396598058noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4706282221761427996.post-37582834287762670712012-08-06T08:23:57.711-07:002012-08-06T08:23:57.711-07:00I think (from a writer's POV) that it's fr...I think (from a writer's POV) that it's frustrating to see the majority of studio releases based off of toys, books or comics. The execs seem to do this partly because there's a built-in audience. Of course it makes sense, the less risk the better. But I remember a time when you could go to the theaters and there would be a variety of movies playing -- for kids and adults. I don't see that much anymore. Most of the movies seem to be 4-quadrant. I guess what I'm trying to say is that it would be nice to see more variety in movies that the theaters. I buy tickets for cost $10m to produce as well as $100m. If the story looks interesting, I'll pay for it. It doesn't matter if it's based on anything at all. But BSR is right: as long as the grosses are high, the execs will keep greenlighting the sequels/reboots/remakes/etc.vinnytmanhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00481242521390706503noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4706282221761427996.post-60519406596281862632012-08-06T08:10:58.825-07:002012-08-06T08:10:58.825-07:00this is battered wife logic. if the wife didn’t wa...this is battered wife logic. if the wife didn’t want to be smacked, she’d have left already.Ivan Brandonhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11013785622165350117noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4706282221761427996.post-83669222641457991732012-08-06T05:54:51.393-07:002012-08-06T05:54:51.393-07:00I saw in 2d 3d annoys me. BSR speaks truth. ESCAPE...I saw in 2d 3d annoys me. BSR speaks truth. ESCAPE FROM REALITY via visual effects sells. It's kiddie crack nothing more nothing less.lois@loisbernardlcsw.comhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00162689400125477639noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4706282221761427996.post-71573133454972332982012-08-06T01:56:59.060-07:002012-08-06T01:56:59.060-07:00I've recently come to realise too that inflate...I've recently come to realise too that inflated box office takings for awful tentpole movies are being artificially boosted by the higher ticket prices demanded for 3-D movies. When we're all paying several dollars/pounds more for our tickets, of course the final box office is going to end up higher.<br /><br />I purposefully saw 'The Avengers' in 2D because of this, also 'Captain America' the year before, and hopefully this is a trend that we can start to impose back onto Hollywood. 3-D isn't the future of cinema. It's a gimmick that befits certain types of movies only and needs to just go away now...Monster Zerohttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09060472590396598058noreply@blogger.com