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In Reply to: Duncan Shepherd on the King. (I am often accused of reading only Boston reviews. Others say... posted by clarkjohnsen on December 23, 2005 at 12:37:13:

... you haven't taken the time to watch yourself, rather than 1st hand reviews! Of course this isn't always true, but unfortunately it turns out to be the case far too often from my humble perspective. In any event, I'm much more interested in what YOU have to say about this film than debate contrasting viewpoints with a newspaper column written by someone whose opinions you apparently worship. So Clark, what did YOU think of Peter Jackson's King Kong, without looking at the teleprompter or trying to extract nuance from Mr. Shepard's pompous newspaper column? ;^)
AuPh

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Unlike some -- I am interested in writing and criticism for its own sake. For instance... - clarkjohnsen 09:26:10 12/24/05 (9)
...when I read about a music performance, I don't have to have been there to learn something about music. Criticism is not the simple-minded determination of whether one is agreed with (or, not). A good critic introduces us to a larger view, one that may be taken without having seen (or heard) the event in question.
Also, kettle to pot! Kettle to pot! Duncan is being called "pompous" by YOU?
clark
- Re: I appreciate this approach, personally. * - Guy 01:03:02 12/28/05 (0)
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- Okay, since you skillfully evaded my question, here's a more direct one (I'm pretty sure that I know the answer): - Audiophilander 00:22:31 12/25/05 (7)
  Have you seen Peter Jackson's King Kong? BTW, a simple YES or NO response will suffice!
  > > > "Also, kettle to pot! Kettle to pot! Duncan is being called "pompous" by YOU?" < < <
  Was that too harsh? Endorsing a critic's opinion without having seen the film in question is indeed pompous and your unwillingness to sever your apparently uninformed opinions from his informed opinions only limits the value of his review. BTW, I do see the movies I review, even if I link other's reviews, after the fact.
  AuPh
  - "BTW, I do see the movies I review." Is that a fact? Then why do you doubt that someone else wouldn't? nt - clarkjohnsen 11:16:37 12/26/05 (6)
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    - Re: A Question for Mr. Johnsen... - Guy 01:02:47 12/27/05 (5)
      Is the way you report on movies (if AuPh is correct) the same way you report on audio?
      Respectfully submitted,
      Guy
      - I did not "report on" that woman.. er, that movie. Bug off, don't be a big creep. nt - clarkjohnsen 09:04:53 12/27/05 (4)
        
        In Reply to: Re: A Question for Mr. Johnsen... posted by Guy on December 27, 2005 at 01:02:47:
        
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        Re:Pot to kettle, kettle to pot: Mr. Johnsen calling on others for name-calling * - Guy 22:14:46 12/27/05 (2)
        
        In Reply to: I did not "report on" that woman.. er, that movie. Bug off, don't be a big creep. nt posted by clarkjohnsen on December 27, 2005 at 09:04:53:
        
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        Mommy! That mean ol' Mr. Johnsen across the street, he called me a POT!... Mommy, what's a pot? nt - clarkjohnsen 07:30:04 12/28/05 (1)
        
        In Reply to: Re:Pot to kettle, kettle to pot: Mr. Johnsen calling on others for name-calling * posted by Guy on December 27, 2005 at 22:14:46:
        
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        Re: How did you know I wasn't *affected* by "kettle"? * - Guy 12:43:32 12/28/05 (0)
        
        In Reply to: Mommy! That mean ol' Mr. Johnsen across the street, he called me a POT!... Mommy, what's a pot? nt posted by clarkjohnsen on December 28, 2005 at 07:30:04:
        
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        A-ha! So, you didn't see the movie; technically, you're just peddling second hand opinions as your own. - Audiophilander 10:36:10 12/27/05 (0)
        
        In Reply to: I did not "report on" that woman.. er, that movie. Bug off, don't be a big creep. nt posted by clarkjohnsen on December 27, 2005 at 09:04:53:
        
        LOL! You're definitely a piece of work, Mr. Johnsen. ;^D
        AuPh

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