Films/DVD Asylum

"You... should try and un-makeup your mind that you won't like it." You missed my point entirely.

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clarkjohnsen

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In Reply to: Sounds like she wasn't paying close attention posted by sjb on December 10, 2005 at 19:33:21:

I asked you a couple of questions about why Hollywood hates businessmen on the screen. You chose instead to assume that I had my mind made up not to like it, or even to see it. You couldn't be more wrong (although I hardly know you -- maybe you could be!): I actually made up my mind *to* see it. Whether I'll like it is a separate matter.
Nor did you address my questions! I was hoping you'd note the irony of the hatefulness portrayed on screen, compared to the utter savagery with which businessmen do behave in Hollywood.
As for calling a woman "not terribly bright"... or, worse... well... I'm forwarding your note to NOW. Expect a punch on your nose.
clark

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they are not actually hateful in this movie - tunenut 13:35:43 12/11/05 (2)
They are tough for sure and they don't think much of some American laws, but they also express a sense of patriotism and altruism. It's not all greed and selfishness that drives these men. There are plenty of movie portrayals of evil capitalists. This is much more nuanced.
- The only thing the executives are "guilty" of in the picture is acting - tinear 13:47:14 12/11/05 (0)
  as executives should, i.e. make decisions to maximize profits. Corporate law prohibits officers from having any other motive than stock appreciation.
  I don't expect oilmen to express altruism so I didn't feel the portrayals were negative. They seemed accurate.
- Thanks! Good to know, and to have an even-keeled response. nt - clarkjohnsen 13:46:38 12/11/05 (0)
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