Comments on: The gap between critics and the rest of us http://bookwormroom.wordpress.com/2007/11/25/the-gap-between-critics-and-the-rest-of-us/ She escaped from the belly of the liberal beast Thu, 17 Dec 2009 10:52:35 +0000 http://wordpress.com/ hourly 1 By: InkMiser http://bookwormroom.wordpress.com/2007/11/25/the-gap-between-critics-and-the-rest-of-us/#comment-99805 InkMiser Thu, 06 Dec 2007 01:59:20 +0000 http://bookwormroom.wordpress.com/2007/11/25/the-gap-between-critics-and-the-rest-of-us/#comment-99805 I find it interesting that Hollywood convinced itself that anti-war (that is to say, anti-American) movies would make money. I think this phenomenon highlights the delusions in which the elitist Left has wrapped itself. Of course, that a growing consensus is now conceding that the Surge is working helps. I find it interesting that Hollywood convinced itself that anti-war (that is to say, anti-American) movies would make money. I think this phenomenon highlights the delusions in which the elitist Left has wrapped itself. Of course, that a growing consensus is now conceding that the Surge is working helps.

]]> By: That critical gap « Bookworm Room http://bookwormroom.wordpress.com/2007/11/25/the-gap-between-critics-and-the-rest-of-us/#comment-99673 That critical gap « Bookworm Room Wed, 05 Dec 2007 16:13:22 +0000 http://bookwormroom.wordpress.com/2007/11/25/the-gap-between-critics-and-the-rest-of-us/#comment-99673 [...] critical gap Posted on December 5, 2007 by Bookworm I wrote generally about the gap between critics and the rest of us.  Patrick has taken one critic, deconstructed his criticism, and explained precisely why that gap [...] [...] critical gap Posted on December 5, 2007 by Bookworm I wrote generally about the gap between critics and the rest of us.  Patrick has taken one critic, deconstructed his criticism, and explained precisely why that gap [...]

]]> By: The Thomas Chronicles » It’s the money, Stupid! http://bookwormroom.wordpress.com/2007/11/25/the-gap-between-critics-and-the-rest-of-us/#comment-99365 The Thomas Chronicles » It’s the money, Stupid! Tue, 04 Dec 2007 19:10:21 +0000 http://bookwormroom.wordpress.com/2007/11/25/the-gap-between-critics-and-the-rest-of-us/#comment-99365 [...] Bookworm Room: The gap between critics and the rest of us [...] [...] Bookworm Room: The gap between critics and the rest of us [...]

]]> By: The Glittering Eye » Blog Archive » Eye on the Watcher’s Council http://bookwormroom.wordpress.com/2007/11/25/the-gap-between-critics-and-the-rest-of-us/#comment-97404 The Glittering Eye » Blog Archive » Eye on the Watcher’s Council Wed, 28 Nov 2007 15:50:38 +0000 http://bookwormroom.wordpress.com/2007/11/25/the-gap-between-critics-and-the-rest-of-us/#comment-97404 [...] Bookworm Room, “The Gap Between Critics and the Rest of Us” [...] [...] Bookworm Room, “The Gap Between Critics and the Rest of Us” [...]

]]> By: boqueronman http://bookwormroom.wordpress.com/2007/11/25/the-gap-between-critics-and-the-rest-of-us/#comment-96867 boqueronman Tue, 27 Nov 2007 19:47:51 +0000 http://bookwormroom.wordpress.com/2007/11/25/the-gap-between-critics-and-the-rest-of-us/#comment-96867 I can find no other explanation for the bulge in anti-GWOT and anti-U.S. military movies as the year ends except to assume that Hollywood was setting up these movies to serve as the recipients of Academy Award nominations and winners. However, given the absolutely abysmal box office of ALL of them, I cannot believe that Hollywood will further embarrass itself by nominating these sows ears as silk purses. Remember, Brokeback Mountain was not doing terribly well at the box office but the PR machine was cranked up to the max until they hit the minimum acceptable level of $75M prior to the awards ceremony. With so many losers out there now, though, that strategy isn't going to work. The Academy Award process this year might actually be interesting just to see what political or cultural left-wing nuggets they can mine. I can find no other explanation for the bulge in anti-GWOT and anti-U.S. military movies as the year ends except to assume that Hollywood was setting up these movies to serve as the recipients of Academy Award nominations and winners. However, given the absolutely abysmal box office of ALL of them, I cannot believe that Hollywood will further embarrass itself by nominating these sows ears as silk purses. Remember, Brokeback Mountain was not doing terribly well at the box office but the PR machine was cranked up to the max until they hit the minimum acceptable level of $75M prior to the awards ceremony. With so many losers out there now, though, that strategy isn’t going to work. The Academy Award process this year might actually be interesting just to see what political or cultural left-wing nuggets they can mine.

]]> By: expreacherman http://bookwormroom.wordpress.com/2007/11/25/the-gap-between-critics-and-the-rest-of-us/#comment-96720 expreacherman Tue, 27 Nov 2007 15:46:44 +0000 http://bookwormroom.wordpress.com/2007/11/25/the-gap-between-critics-and-the-rest-of-us/#comment-96720 Book, I second Zhombre's statement. I've not seen Redacted nor will I... and I don't know Di Palma from "De Plane." But a betting man should put his money on this filthy propaganda. Just watch -- it will sweep the Hollywood awards. Lefties love living and swimming in their sorry swill. Hey, if that slime from AlGore can win multiple awards, why not another anti-American film? ExP(Jack) Book,

I second Zhombre’s statement. I’ve not seen Redacted nor will I… and I don’t know Di Palma from “De Plane.”

But a betting man should put his money on this filthy propaganda. Just watch — it will sweep the Hollywood awards. Lefties love living and swimming in their sorry swill.

Hey, if that slime from AlGore can win multiple awards, why not another anti-American film?

ExP(Jack)

]]> By: Trimegistus http://bookwormroom.wordpress.com/2007/11/25/the-gap-between-critics-and-the-rest-of-us/#comment-96097 Trimegistus Mon, 26 Nov 2007 14:18:46 +0000 http://bookwormroom.wordpress.com/2007/11/25/the-gap-between-critics-and-the-rest-of-us/#comment-96097 Edelstein's review also palms a card in plain view of the audience. He praises the movie for revealing the terrible psychological toll the war takes on our soldiers -- thereby taking as given that the war _has_ in fact taken such a psychological toll. Edelstein’s review also palms a card in plain view of the audience. He praises the movie for revealing the terrible psychological toll the war takes on our soldiers — thereby taking as given that the war _has_ in fact taken such a psychological toll.

]]> By: Webloggin - Blog Archive » The Gap Between Critics And The Rest Of Us http://bookwormroom.wordpress.com/2007/11/25/the-gap-between-critics-and-the-rest-of-us/#comment-96049 Webloggin - Blog Archive » The Gap Between Critics And The Rest Of Us Mon, 26 Nov 2007 12:05:46 +0000 http://bookwormroom.wordpress.com/2007/11/25/the-gap-between-critics-and-the-rest-of-us/#comment-96049 [...] [Discuss this article with Bookworm over at Bookworm Room…] Share Article Rotten Tomatoes, Abu Ghraib, Redacted, Brian De Palma, De Palma, America    Sphere: Related Content Trackback URL [...] [...] [Discuss this article with Bookworm over at Bookworm Room…] Share Article Rotten Tomatoes, Abu Ghraib, Redacted, Brian De Palma, De Palma, America    Sphere: Related Content Trackback URL [...]

]]> By: Jeremayakovka http://bookwormroom.wordpress.com/2007/11/25/the-gap-between-critics-and-the-rest-of-us/#comment-95964 Jeremayakovka Mon, 26 Nov 2007 06:36:05 +0000 http://bookwormroom.wordpress.com/2007/11/25/the-gap-between-critics-and-the-rest-of-us/#comment-95964 Pretty astute, there. It's a pleasure and a duty to read between the lines of professional opinion-makers. Pretty astute, there. It’s a pleasure and a duty to read between the lines of professional opinion-makers.

]]> By: Allen L. http://bookwormroom.wordpress.com/2007/11/25/the-gap-between-critics-and-the-rest-of-us/#comment-95934 Allen L. Mon, 26 Nov 2007 03:57:49 +0000 http://bookwormroom.wordpress.com/2007/11/25/the-gap-between-critics-and-the-rest-of-us/#comment-95934 I promise to try not to rant. Look these people do not give a wit about the real stress people face in combat. It is soul changing. You might put a label on it, but you feel it for the rest of your days. All the regrets, the doubts, the fears, and the sorrows. It never goes away. They are trying to capture a reality they have never known, and frankly don't give a damn about. I promise to try not to rant. Look these people do not give a wit about the real stress people face in combat. It is soul changing. You might put a label on it, but you feel it for the rest of your days. All the regrets, the doubts, the fears, and the sorrows. It never goes away.

They are trying to capture a reality they have never known, and frankly don’t give a damn about.

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