I broadly agree and suspect the wheel will turn back to entertainment rather than movies repurposed ‘for a modern audience.’
Pratt isn’t an Eastwood-level actor, although he’s more versatile (his comic turn in Parks & recreation illustrates where his true talents lie), but I agree his star will only shine brighter. He does his thing and does it well, and never professes to be anything other than an actor.
Ironic that such an old-fashioned concept is suddenly so refreshing.
I’m happy for him that he’s made it to the A-list, but he is just not a good actor, even though he was easily the funniest part of Parks and Rec from the beginning.
This opinion solidified for me watching Magnificent Seven; Chris Pratt next to powerhouses like Denzel Washington and Vincent Dinofrio was absurd, and the skill differential stood out like a sore thumb.
I hope he hones his trade and takes on some more interesting roles at some point, but I guess he’s busy cashing in on his many blockbuster franchises.
I’m happy for him that he’s made it to the A-list, but he is just not a good actor, even though he was easily the funniest part of Parks and Rec from the beginning.
This opinion solidified for me watching Magnificent Seven; Chris Pratt next to powerhouses like Denzel Washington and Vincent Dinofrio was absurd, and the skill differential stood out like a sore thumb.
I hope he hones his trade and takes on some more interesting roles at some point, but I guess he’s busy cashing in on his many blockbuster franchises.
“Ironic that such an old-fashioned concept is suddenly so refreshing.”
Not so refreshing in Hollywood, just with plain old regular folks like me. 🙂
Ben Jones
11 months ago
I broadly agree and suspect the wheel will turn back to entertainment rather than movies repurposed ‘for a modern audience.’
Pratt isn’t an Eastwood-level actor, although he’s more versatile (his comic turn in Parks & recreation illustrates where his true talents lie), but I agree his star will only shine brighter. He does his thing and does it well, and never professes to be anything other than an actor.
Ironic that such an old-fashioned concept is suddenly so refreshing.
Rob N
11 months ago
I enjoyed his ‘The Terminal List’ not because it was that good but because it was just refreshingly old style with no discernible wokeness or preaching etc.
I enjoyed his ‘The Terminal List’ not because it was that good but because it was just refreshingly old style with no discernible wokeness or preaching etc.
Jim Veenbaas
11 months ago
Mark Wahlberg is unabashedly Christian as well. He’s left California because it’s not safe for his children, and he’s trying to build Hollywood 2.0 in Las Vegas.
Hollywood 2.0 in Las Vegas (or anywhere outside the deep blue states) is an interesting possibility. I hope Wahlberg succeeds.
Jim Veenbaas
11 months ago
Mark Wahlberg is unabashedly Christian as well. He’s left California because it’s not safe for his children, and he’s trying to build Hollywood 2.0 in Las Vegas.
Ian S
11 months ago
Batemanese: “these two stars have proved that money talks”.
Movie-goers: “these two stars have proved that talent talks”.
Me: “I don’t want to be lectured to when seeking entertainment.”
Especially from people who pretend to be someone else for a living.
Ian S
11 months ago
Batemanese: “these two stars have proved that money talks”.
Movie-goers: “these two stars have proved that talent talks”.
Lindsay S
11 months ago
Shock horror! People are tolerant of other people’s beliefs especially when it’s not being shoved down their throats under the guise of “entertainment”.
Hollywood is no longer interested in entertaining or making money. Its constant social justice messaging is aimed at changing people into progressives.
Hollywood is no longer interested in entertaining or making money. Its constant social justice messaging is aimed at changing people into progressives.
Lindsay S
11 months ago
Shock horror! People are tolerant of other people’s beliefs especially when it’s not being shoved down their throats under the guise of “entertainment”.
M. Jamieson
11 months ago
It’s interesting.
In my experience, most people think Tom Cruise’s religious views are pretty bonkers, and that he is kind of bonkers generally.
But they don’t really care about that in terms of watching his films. They just want a good film, whatever that means to them, without political or religious messaging, or even just heavy handed moralizing.
I imagine if Cruise were to turn out to be into kiddy porn or something like that, their tolerance would not extend that far, but people in general just don’t want to be lectured to all the time.
M. Jamieson
11 months ago
It’s interesting.
In my experience, most people think Tom Cruise’s religious views are pretty bonkers, and that he is kind of bonkers generally.
But they don’t really care about that in terms of watching his films. They just want a good film, whatever that means to them, without political or religious messaging, or even just heavy handed moralizing.
I imagine if Cruise were to turn out to be into kiddy porn or something like that, their tolerance would not extend that far, but people in general just don’t want to be lectured to all the time.
michael stanwick
11 months ago
… that the middle of the demographic spectrum is willing to splash out for accessible, non-threatening entertainment.
“Non-threatening”? Is that an euphemism for entertainment that is not a form of ideological marxist activism, disguised as agitprop?
Last edited 11 months ago by michael stanwick
michael stanwick
11 months ago
… that the middle of the demographic spectrum is willing to splash out for accessible, non-threatening entertainment.
“Non-threatening”? Is that an euphemism for entertainment that is not a form of ideological marxist activism, disguised as agitprop?
Last edited 11 months ago by michael stanwick
Allison Barrows
11 months ago
Note: Washington State borders Canada and the Pacific Ocean. It is therefore not “middle-American”.
I think “fly over” would have been a more appropriate term, but much of Washington outside Seattle-Tacoma resembles the Midwest more than it does coastal cities.
I think “fly over” would have been a more appropriate term, but much of Washington outside Seattle-Tacoma resembles the Midwest more than it does coastal cities.
I broadly agree and suspect the wheel will turn back to entertainment rather than movies repurposed ‘for a modern audience.’
Pratt isn’t an Eastwood-level actor, although he’s more versatile (his comic turn in Parks & recreation illustrates where his true talents lie), but I agree his star will only shine brighter. He does his thing and does it well, and never professes to be anything other than an actor.
Ironic that such an old-fashioned concept is suddenly so refreshing.
I’m happy for him that he’s made it to the A-list, but he is just not a good actor, even though he was easily the funniest part of Parks and Rec from the beginning.
This opinion solidified for me watching Magnificent Seven; Chris Pratt next to powerhouses like Denzel Washington and Vincent Dinofrio was absurd, and the skill differential stood out like a sore thumb.
I hope he hones his trade and takes on some more interesting roles at some point, but I guess he’s busy cashing in on his many blockbuster franchises.
“Ironic that such an old-fashioned concept is suddenly so refreshing.”
Not so refreshing in Hollywood, just with plain old regular folks like me. 🙂
I’m happy for him that he’s made it to the A-list, but he is just not a good actor, even though he was easily the funniest part of Parks and Rec from the beginning.
This opinion solidified for me watching Magnificent Seven; Chris Pratt next to powerhouses like Denzel Washington and Vincent Dinofrio was absurd, and the skill differential stood out like a sore thumb.
I hope he hones his trade and takes on some more interesting roles at some point, but I guess he’s busy cashing in on his many blockbuster franchises.
“Ironic that such an old-fashioned concept is suddenly so refreshing.”
Not so refreshing in Hollywood, just with plain old regular folks like me. 🙂
I broadly agree and suspect the wheel will turn back to entertainment rather than movies repurposed ‘for a modern audience.’
Pratt isn’t an Eastwood-level actor, although he’s more versatile (his comic turn in Parks & recreation illustrates where his true talents lie), but I agree his star will only shine brighter. He does his thing and does it well, and never professes to be anything other than an actor.
Ironic that such an old-fashioned concept is suddenly so refreshing.
I enjoyed his ‘The Terminal List’ not because it was that good but because it was just refreshingly old style with no discernible wokeness or preaching etc.
Same here!!
Same here!!
I enjoyed his ‘The Terminal List’ not because it was that good but because it was just refreshingly old style with no discernible wokeness or preaching etc.
Mark Wahlberg is unabashedly Christian as well. He’s left California because it’s not safe for his children, and he’s trying to build Hollywood 2.0 in Las Vegas.
Hollywood 2.0 in Las Vegas (or anywhere outside the deep blue states) is an interesting possibility. I hope Wahlberg succeeds.
Hollywood 2.0 in Las Vegas (or anywhere outside the deep blue states) is an interesting possibility. I hope Wahlberg succeeds.
Mark Wahlberg is unabashedly Christian as well. He’s left California because it’s not safe for his children, and he’s trying to build Hollywood 2.0 in Las Vegas.
Batemanese: “these two stars have proved that money talks”.
Movie-goers: “these two stars have proved that talent talks”.
Me: “I don’t want to be lectured to when seeking entertainment.”
Especially from people who pretend to be someone else for a living.
Me: “I don’t want to be lectured to when seeking entertainment.”
Especially from people who pretend to be someone else for a living.
Batemanese: “these two stars have proved that money talks”.
Movie-goers: “these two stars have proved that talent talks”.
Shock horror! People are tolerant of other people’s beliefs especially when it’s not being shoved down their throats under the guise of “entertainment”.
Hollywood is no longer interested in entertaining or making money. Its constant social justice messaging is aimed at changing people into progressives.
Hollywood is no longer interested in entertaining or making money. Its constant social justice messaging is aimed at changing people into progressives.
Shock horror! People are tolerant of other people’s beliefs especially when it’s not being shoved down their throats under the guise of “entertainment”.
It’s interesting.
In my experience, most people think Tom Cruise’s religious views are pretty bonkers, and that he is kind of bonkers generally.
But they don’t really care about that in terms of watching his films. They just want a good film, whatever that means to them, without political or religious messaging, or even just heavy handed moralizing.
I imagine if Cruise were to turn out to be into kiddy porn or something like that, their tolerance would not extend that far, but people in general just don’t want to be lectured to all the time.
It’s interesting.
In my experience, most people think Tom Cruise’s religious views are pretty bonkers, and that he is kind of bonkers generally.
But they don’t really care about that in terms of watching his films. They just want a good film, whatever that means to them, without political or religious messaging, or even just heavy handed moralizing.
I imagine if Cruise were to turn out to be into kiddy porn or something like that, their tolerance would not extend that far, but people in general just don’t want to be lectured to all the time.
… that the middle of the demographic spectrum is willing to splash out for accessible, non-threatening entertainment.
“Non-threatening”? Is that an euphemism for entertainment that is not a form of ideological marxist activism, disguised as agitprop?
… that the middle of the demographic spectrum is willing to splash out for accessible, non-threatening entertainment.
“Non-threatening”? Is that an euphemism for entertainment that is not a form of ideological marxist activism, disguised as agitprop?
Note: Washington State borders Canada and the Pacific Ocean. It is therefore not “middle-American”.
I though he meant middle American as in regular-Joe American rather than a geographic place?
I think “fly over” would have been a more appropriate term, but much of Washington outside Seattle-Tacoma resembles the Midwest more than it does coastal cities.
And its political class are the worst kind of left-wing loons. I think it’s the proximity to Canada.
I can second that. Although Portland and the Oregon political class vie for far-left loon honors.
I can second that. Although Portland and the Oregon political class vie for far-left loon honors.
Rural Washington has more in common culturally with Idaho and Montana than Seattle or Portland.
I though he meant middle American as in regular-Joe American rather than a geographic place?
I think “fly over” would have been a more appropriate term, but much of Washington outside Seattle-Tacoma resembles the Midwest more than it does coastal cities.
And its political class are the worst kind of left-wing loons. I think it’s the proximity to Canada.
Rural Washington has more in common culturally with Idaho and Montana than Seattle or Portland.
Note: Washington State borders Canada and the Pacific Ocean. It is therefore not “middle-American”.
never heard of the bloke… who cares?
Just end your subscription already 😉
Evidently you, since you always make sure to comment on what you claim not to care about, and that costs a subscription price.
Just end your subscription already 😉
Evidently you, since you always make sure to comment on what you claim not to care about, and that costs a subscription price.
never heard of the bloke… who cares?