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Big Hollywood : In Memoriam: Andrew Breitbart (1969-2012)

Thu, 1 Mar 2012 14:22:40 +0000

Oh no! He was still really young. Goodbye Andrew.

Big Hollywood : Daily Call Sheet: Box Office Analysis, America Doesn't Care About Sundance and '30 Rock' Day 2

Wed, 25 Jan 2012 14:23:45 +0000

The scorn was there long before any comments he made on Red Tails. In your own words you are angry that the prequels didn't meet up to your expectations and that he modified his own works. As an illustrator I find myself revisiting past work to see if I can improve it, so I have some empathy with Lucas. I'd be aghast at the suggestion that I was a tool for altering my work. Many would shrink under the standards they set for others. What would you tell those who called you names for (in your own opinion) improving your own creation? The original are available on VHS even Laser Disc on eBay (I have the originals). Convert them to DVD. To be honest, in places, the original doesn’t hold up too well in HD. Finally, I don’t think George Lucas is a saint. He lied to the press and the public for decades trying to hide that he was making Star Wars up as he went. I find this far worse (being lied to) than anything else he has done regarding Star Wars. That being said, overall he's not tool, etc. He’s the creator of Star Wars and he disagrees with your opinion, and for that he is hated.

Big Hollywood : Daily Call Sheet: Box Office Analysis, America Doesn't Care About Sundance and '30 Rock' Day 2

Tue, 24 Jan 2012 13:37:06 +0000

John didn't say he liked the flick, he pointed out it made money and people are enjoying it despite the venom John and others spewed on George because he can't keeps his hands off his Star Wars. George Lucas has infuriated fans of Star Wars no doubt, but the man is not a villain, is a really nice guy, and people are just hating his guts. Fans are looking like pop culture elitists and are judging the man's worth simply by his involvement with popular media. What about the man and his character? Does he really deserve to be hated? I was pointing out it was big of John to say something kind about the man even though he's not happy with Lucas messing with his own art, unlike those who obviously judge a man’s worth by some pop culture standard. Are you one of those guys who think someone is lame when you find out they like a show, or a song or whatever that you don’t like?

Big Hollywood : Daily Call Sheet: Box Office Analysis, America Doesn't Care About Sundance and '30 Rock' Day 2

Mon, 23 Jan 2012 20:49:58 +0000

2. Red Tails: $19.1m – George Lucas should be very happy. If my twitter feed is any indication, people are enjoying this old-fashioned crowd-pleaser. That's kind of you to mention seeing as you and many others ripped George a new one not too many days ago.

Big Hollywood : What's 'Happening' to Will Smith's Once-Golden Career?

Thu, 8 Dec 2011 13:26:28 +0000

I agree, I was going to say the same thing then I saw you beat me to it. I didn't see the Village because I jokingly guessed the big reveal when talking to my buddy who had seen it. I'll probably give it a look though. I also really enjoyed the Lady in the Water. I can see why others didn't but I certainly didn't think it was a bad film.

Big Hollywood : Why Conservatives Need Patience and the Writers Need Help With 'The Walking Dead'

Thu, 1 Dec 2011 19:49:43 +0000

Yeah, he's probably done for the season, but I expect him to come back later in the series. The hallucination was to keep him fresh in the audience's minds.

Big Hollywood : Why Conservatives Need Patience and the Writers Need Help With 'The Walking Dead'

Thu, 1 Dec 2011 16:35:48 +0000

LOL! You asked man. I wasn't commenting on the show's excitement, simply answering the question.

Big Hollywood : Why Conservatives Need Patience and the Writers Need Help With 'The Walking Dead'

Thu, 1 Dec 2011 16:17:44 +0000

I think it's safe to say that Merle has a whole lot more to do. Morgan was awesome and his scenes were very touching, but aside from catching up with him a bit later I don't think he's going to have much more to do. As for Otis, I don't agree that he was a great character. He was a character with some character ;) but he served a purpose for the narrative to show Shane for whom he really is.

Big Hollywood : Why Conservatives Need Patience and the Writers Need Help With 'The Walking Dead'

Thu, 1 Dec 2011 14:56:38 +0000

"can someone tell me why she is having Carl do homework" So he doesn't grow up to be an illiterate moron who can't count or add or any of the other wonders of mathematics that might come in handy in his future. Lori is basically a homeschool mom. ;)

Big Hollywood : Why Conservatives Need Patience and the Writers Need Help With 'The Walking Dead'

Thu, 1 Dec 2011 14:52:09 +0000

I love Darryl's character and I believe that it is due in large part to the quality of Norman's portayal. I also really enjoy Jon Bernthal's portrayal of Shane. I love Shane as a character because of his performance and I can't wait to see the scumbag taken out (beat from the books I doubt they will change). I have read the books and enjoy the show. For me it's like the book takes place in Earth-1, and the Show on Earth-21. You get to see what the characters might be like in different circumstances. Would I have loved a near panel for panel adaptation? Sure, but I dig the show too. I'm ready for Rick's spine to stiffen up a bit, but I'm sure that is being set up.

Big Hollywood : Trailer Talk: 'John Carter' - The Next Big Franchise, or Another 'Prince of Persia?'

Wed, 30 Nov 2011 21:06:11 +0000

Persians, historically, were closer to white people. http://www.therightperspective.org/2010/05/25/per... So feel free to now enjoy Prince of Persia with a clear conscience.

Big Hollywood : Is 'The Walking Dead' Terminal? Yes. Because It's Stupid.

Wed, 19 Oct 2011 17:52:25 +0000

I agree.

Big Hollywood : Is 'The Walking Dead' Terminal? Yes. Because It's Stupid.

Wed, 19 Oct 2011 15:23:51 +0000

Alright, you want to drag me into specifics. OK, but first my point was about the looking too hard for the liberal boogie man. Yeah I know Hollywood does it, and I don't like it either, but I think people are becoming too thin skinned or hypersensitive and are now yelling liberal bias at anything that moves. Now, Andrea is admittedly (said so herself) suicidal. Dale refused to give her the gun because he loves her (more than he does the other characters). Shane's simply defusing the situation. He knows she was suicidal too and probably used the gun experience as an excuse to end the conversation, keep dale satisfied, and keep the weapon out of the suicidal person's hands.

Big Hollywood : Is 'The Walking Dead' Terminal? Yes. Because It's Stupid.

Wed, 19 Oct 2011 13:30:26 +0000

Thank you for playing Devil's advocate to Christian Toto. Considering the lashing you took after your first review It's admirable you came back for seconds. After comparing your take with Cristian's I found who I will turn to from now on for reviews of this and similar shows. I agree more with Christian Toto than you so he's my guy from now on with the WD. I understand this is a site about politics affecting popular culture, but I think you are jumping at too many liberal shadows.

Big Hollywood : Will 'Star Wars' Online Video Game Ask Your Child to Engage In Same-Se

Fri, 16 Sep 2011 20:39:07 +0000

Not exactly as homosexuality is an option in the game that can be completely avoided without any difficulty. It's not like your character can take a wrong turn and fall into "gay". A film can have a Sucker Punch because you have no affect on the outcome. The movie is what it is and while sitting in the theater the "Conservatives are Evil" Sucker Punch can catch you off guard.

Big Hollywood : Will 'Star Wars' Online Video Game Ask Your Child to Engage In Same-Se

Fri, 16 Sep 2011 20:20:52 +0000

That's funny because the game is rated "M for Mature: Blood, Language, Partial Nudity, Sexual Themes, Violence” and this information is on the box. I don't see how you had grounds to be upset after getting a Mature rated game for your pre-teens and neglecting to read the content descriptor.

Big Hollywood : Will 'Star Wars' Online Video Game Ask Your Child to Engage In Same-Se

Thu, 15 Sep 2011 19:19:03 +0000

Also SW:TOR looks to be rated "T". The rating in general says "TEEN Titles rated T (Teen) have content that may be suitable for ages 13 and older. Titles in this category may contain violence, suggestive themes, crude humor, minimal blood, simulated gambling, and/or infrequent use of strong language. " Obviously the rating shows the game is not for the little tikes shown in the article above.

Big Hollywood : Will 'Star Wars' Online Video Game Ask Your Child to Engage In Same-Se

Thu, 15 Sep 2011 19:10:40 +0000

No, but incest is. ;)

Breitbart.com : Electronic skin tattoo has medical, gaming, spy uses

Fri, 12 Aug 2011 13:06:29 +0000

Guys, relax, this "microchip sticker" is not the mark of the beast. The mark is not something that can be peeled off like a scratch-n-sniff.

Big Journalism : Screencap of the Day: "Obama Blames"

Mon, 8 Aug 2011 19:43:42 +0000

LOL! I like that.