Comments on: Culture Shlock: At The Movies

By: Llyn

Llyn — Thu, 29 Jul 2010 19:18:16 +0000

Nice work, Dan! I agree; were it not for the Cleveland International Film Fest and indie film venues, I would be lost. I think “Winter Bone” should be added to the list, and Pixar is turning out some good films funny to children as well as adults.

By: Sy

Sy — Thu, 29 Jul 2010 00:11:10 +0000

I couldn't agree more with your dismay at today's Hollywood fare. Imagine what awaits us in the future if 3-D with IMAX sound becomes the standard format in moviemaking, and screenwriters and directors feel even more compelled to focus on eye-popping special effects rather than mind-expanding themes, ear-splitting sound rather than sparkling dialogue.
One can only hope that Hollywood regains the ability to once again make movies that are “absorbing, serious, or truly witty,” the kind we used to enjoy and that a new generation of filmgoers have been deprived of.

By: Ghummel

Ghummel — Wed, 28 Jul 2010 06:11:46 +0000

Thank you, Dan. We've stopped going to movies and just netflix what is of interest…….and the above do not fit that category.

By: Joanwile

Joanwile — Wed, 28 Jul 2010 01:30:40 +0000

And where are the great, charismatic leading ladies and leading men? Is Angelina Jolie on a par with Betty Davis or Audrey Hepburn? Is Brad Pitt the equal of Cary Grant or Clark Gable? I don't think so. There's Clooney, but handsome and cute as he is, he doesn't have quite the same weight.

By: magicD

magicD — Wed, 28 Jul 2010 00:19:46 +0000

Absolutelsy! I like entertaining movies, and I can't find anything good this year. Avatar was the only movie of 2010 worth the price–and it wasn't one for the ages.

By: Margosolod

Margosolod — Tue, 27 Jul 2010 23:25:36 +0000

one word, netflix, baby, netflix.
those of us in the hinterland and beyond used to feel left out because we never got to see the good movies the big cities had showing. good to know we don't have to worry about that. we have the same movies you guys do at our little 3plex in town. although i bet they are quite a bit cheaper.
i've given up. everything i want to see eventually comes out on netflix, and is carried to the back of beyond by my local postal service.
what did i do before netflix? were movies really better then? or was i just younger?

By: Edna Vera

Edna Vera — Tue, 27 Jul 2010 22:41:33 +0000

One thing that Mr. Meltzer forgot to mention is how expensive movies are now – $20 bucks a pop! Expensive and no substance, oy what is a person to do, or better yet, where to go for a good movie without being fleeced. The box office gross figures are important because they report to the public how rich Hollywood producers are becoming and how stupid we as a whole are for buying into these crappy movies! I agree, we need more independent movies like “The Secret in Their Eyes” that was lovely!

By: Jrdm3

Jrdm3 — Tue, 27 Jul 2010 22:38:08 +0000

Really!!! Ain't it the truth….