tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4736156794348437082.post3192500859560674977..comments2024-03-18T04:00:08.008-05:00Comments on The Paradise of Horror: The Problem with Paranormal ActivityMr. Johnny Sandmanhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/05052255118249746992noreply@blogger.comBlogger6125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4736156794348437082.post-5358495489699144282010-01-02T05:42:14.134-06:002010-01-02T05:42:14.134-06:00Back atcha and your passive-aggressive talk, Mr Ho...Back atcha and your passive-aggressive talk, Mr Hollywood. Opinions are subjective, as well. Sucks, right.<br /><br />And to be fair Eviltwin *does* hit on the truth that some people go to the cinemas and see PA expecting something transcendent in the horror genre because of the hype.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4736156794348437082.post-53859248418088114162009-12-26T18:31:54.869-06:002009-12-26T18:31:54.869-06:00I disagree, Eviltwin. You're a classic example...I disagree, Eviltwin. You're a classic example of someone who has to belittle other peoples' opinions: you assume there is something "wrong" with the people who didn't like it. I have another theory: there is nothing "wrong" with them -- they just have an opinion different than yours. I work in Hollywood, and the #1 rule about this business: art is subjective.<br /><br />If you take a script, and send it to ten talent agencies, some will love it, others will not. That same principle applies to releasing a film: some love it, others don't.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4736156794348437082.post-87370764365028367232009-12-21T07:42:19.841-06:002009-12-21T07:42:19.841-06:00The trouble with many folks is that they are lazy ...The trouble with many folks is that they are lazy film watchers. They expect everything to be handed to them openly and fairly, and when that expectation is not met they feel cheated and upset. Also, not to down anyone, but I have found that folks around here who tended not to like it have trouble with thier imaginations to begin with. Know what I mean?Eviltwinhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16154231785038653249noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4736156794348437082.post-30384576784061586822009-12-19T13:53:58.662-06:002009-12-19T13:53:58.662-06:00Totally agree too. Hype destroyed the movie but th...Totally agree too. Hype destroyed the movie but then again Blair Witch was the same way. I was so hyped I saw it first day and I loved it. Then I hyped everybody else.the jaded viewerhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06187249754406306760noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4736156794348437082.post-61599890008883618742009-12-19T13:36:15.557-06:002009-12-19T13:36:15.557-06:00I personally think it was a mix of both hype and t...I personally think it was a mix of both hype and the current jaded film goer. I think some folks bitch and whine just for the sake of doing so. And the internet only encourages such behavior as its easy to be a keyboard jockey from the confines of your home. <br /><br />True, the overhype didn't match genuinely with some peoples expectations. But by and large, I think the overwhelming disappoint that some people express is rooted in people greatly disliking something just for the sake of doing so. <br /><br />Thats my feelings anyways.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4736156794348437082.post-56358416009701876062009-12-19T13:20:56.392-06:002009-12-19T13:20:56.392-06:00I wholeheartedly agree...I loved the film, but hyp...I wholeheartedly agree...I loved the film, but hype is a bit of a bitch when it comes to creating expectations that are unreal, or better yet, unfair. <br /><br />I have grown the ability over the years to keep my own personal hype in check and I am rarely ever disappointed because of this...I wish others could do the same thing. People should know better.Matt-suzakahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16215962688591291944noreply@blogger.com