wasasister,
1. The Betty Crocker analogy worked for me. Sorry it didn't for you.
The analogy didn’t work for me because it wasn’t appropriate (although I understand why it worked for *you*). The only way it would have worked for me is if I didn’t like Betty Crocker to begin with and walked into a Betty Crocker scenario by mistake, expecting to find Lilith Fair.
Being a StarWars fan, I have good reasons to have found EII sadly lacking. You will find very few film critics who thought the film was up to par. I like good cinema, films that are well done and stand on their own merits, and EII wasn’t it – not by a long shot. Imo, if Lucas isn’t very careful with his ‘final’ installment, he will go down in history as a very wealthy cinematic failure. Imo.
2. Waiting's review was posted as I was writing, thus I did not see it as I responded.
I understand (I took note of the post times). Now that you’ve been able to read her post, any comment on what *she* said? (If not, I understand... )
3. I wasn't trying to imply anything as to your appreciation of Science Fiction. Your words - to me, at least - seemed like walking into a Trekkie convention and shouting "Spock is sooo GAY!"
Well, among other things, your initial response to my post was:
I'm wondering, TJ, why you saw the need to resurrect this thread to post your negative comments among people who are obviously fans of the genre?
From that I assumed you thought I was generally a critic of Science Fiction. Not so. I just wanted to make that point clear.
As I said (continuing with your latest analogy), my disapproval of the latest installment is *really* like me showing up at a Star Trek convention dressed as Spock (my favorite character from the original series, btw) and saying that, in this particular film, I didn’t think he didn’t live up to past performances. It would *not* mean that I didn’t like the character, past performances, the genre, or the series itself.
Some people have accused you of trying to stir up controversy. I only wondered if maybe you did enjoy pushing buttons sometimes. No insult intended; whatever floats your boat.
Most of the “some people” you reference that have in the past accused me of being “controversial” have all left for another forum. Just because a person is characterized a certain way does not make the characterization true, or even valid. Often times, those with meager reasoning skills (or weak, indefensible arguments) denigrate those that put forth opinions that are at odds with the “norm” in an attempt to alter the opinion of the public or discredit the person/opinion. As I said above, my dislike of EII is hardly “controversial.” Many objective viewers of the movie... uh... hated it.
As far as pushing buttons, while I hardly ever do so on purpose, I’m not afraid of doing so if need be. That’s especially true when I can honestly disagree with the status quo. I owe that trait to being an oddball (and Black) JW all my life, being the only “Jehovah” in a classroom of (White) non-“Jehovahs”. My non-conformity in this area is no doubt a reason why I never advanced very far up the JW hierarchy, but I’m comfortable with that.
I haven't seen the movie yet.
Probably the most prescient comment you’ve made in this thread. Tell us what you think of the movie, once you *do*.
p.s. I would have preferred answering your provocative posts off-line (where I think it would have been best – considering their off-topic nature), but your email is blocked. If you would like to continue this dialog, email me. Otherwise, I think we should let the matter rest.
Point is: I didn’t care for EII and, viewed objectively, there’s good reason.
p.p.s http://www.suntimes.com/output/ebert1/cst-ftr-ebert10.html
