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• I'd respectfully disagree. When Hollywood was ruled by big name actors, the writing could - tinear 14:54:50 03/08/11 (3)
  In Reply to: RE: Peter Weir and Bruce Beresford recently commented on this phenomenon posted by Doug Flynn on March 08, 2011 at 14:29:27

  be superb. But then, Hollywood had writers who were successful novelists, playwrights. Now, they're all ex-tv schlock pen-jockeys. Sitcoms and commercials do not necessarily lead to writing or directorial excellence. I wish Hollywood producers would learn this.
  

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  • RE: I'd respectfully disagree. When Hollywood was ruled by big name actors, the writing could - dancingseamonkey 10:39:54 03/14/11 (0)
    In Reply to: RE: I'd respectfully disagree. When Hollywood was ruled by big name actors, the writing could posted by tinear on March 08, 2011 at 14:54:50

    Right. And when today’s novels are written like a screen play (John Grisham, David Baldacci etc.) and then you dilute the story some more you end up with one dimensional characters and plots that explained through dialogue instead of a good narrative, plot and character development become after thoughts.
    
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  • Er, you appear to be agreeing with me (nt) - Doug Flynn 16:55:38 03/08/11 (1)
    In Reply to: RE: I'd respectfully disagree. When Hollywood was ruled by big name actors, the writing could posted by tinear on March 08, 2011 at 14:54:50

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    • Sorry, poor communication on my part. I'm NOT agreeing. Today, we have lots of mega-stars - tinear 07:44:33 03/09/11 (0)
      In Reply to: RE: Er, you appear to be agreeing with me (nt) posted by Doug Flynn on March 08, 2011 at 16:55:38

      and poor writing. In the past, we had lots of mega-stars and good writing.
      Something besides the stars is influencing the poor writing. I'd say it's trying to skimp, even with stars on-board. Or perhaps it's like representational painting, i.e. it takes hands-on mentoring. Whatever the reason, most scripts are juvenile. Perhaps the reason so many Americans don't notice is that they've never read anything but crap.
      

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