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By Jack October 25, 2001 11:07 AM
Jack Valenti, President of the MPAA who is in my opinion the most important (and wisest) man in Hollywood, has suggested that Hollywood studios have misjudged the mood of the country following the Sept. 11 attacks.
Speaking Wednesday at the Innovations 2001 trade show Valenti said "Filmmakers don't need to avoid sensitive topics because of last month's terrorist attacks - as long as they tell a good story"
He said producers of the Arnold Schwarzenegger film "Collateral Damage," in which a firefighter confronts terrorists, responded to legitimate concerns when they postponed the opening from early October. But, he noted, the film's terrorists are eventually beaten by Schwarzenegger's character.
Valenti is urging filmmakers to continue their daily routines.
"Be fearful. Be anxious. That's OK. But do your job," he said.
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Posted by power-trip (powertripz@hotmail.com) on October 25, 2001 11:29 AM
Maybe Jack Valenti should find Robert Altman...and kick his a*s!!!
RE: JV vs. RA reply
Posted by Jack (jack@dtheatre.com) on October 25, 2001 12:36 PM
What's your bone with Robert Altman? He's one of the greatest directors of our time.
RE: JV vs. RA reply
Posted by power-trip (powertripz@hotmail.com) on October 25, 2001 4:30 PM
Jack, Go back and see the "Film director declares war on action movies!" thread. Basically, Altman stated that the terrorist attacks on America are Hollywood's fault for producing "action movies." Altman suggested Hollywood make more "traditional" movies.
RE: JV vs. RA reply
Posted by Bexley (MrMojoRisin@Tripping.com) on October 25, 2001 6:58 PM
Valenti Vs Altman live on Pay Per View.
Yeah I'd watch it.
RE: JV vs. RA reply
Posted by allknowing (you'llneverfindme.com) on October 26, 2001 6:56 AM
" A fight to the death"
Don King is already making calls,
Live from the MGM Grand
RE: JV vs. RA reply
Posted by A random shemp (No Email) on October 26, 2001 8:32 AM
Man you blow dog. Those Arabs FREAKS and that is being suger coated, they can't even get a TV. So take your "Traditional" crab and shove it up your A$$. Get a life you moron. You need to
Lucifer
RE: Valenti reply
Posted by A random shemp (No Email) on October 26, 2001 12:37 PM
Ahh, Mssr. Valenti. It must be nice to be the man who continues the fine tradition of the Hayes Office.
The man's a joke. If you really want that PG all you have to do is kiss his ancient ass. The man knows how much power he wields and he loves it. He uses those little letters that he out as bait and/or blackmail fodder.
It never ceases to amaze me how overt he is. The next time someone in the industry bad mouths him, follow up on their attempt to get a rating.
One of the most blatant examples is the South Park Movie. When the MPAA gave it an X and the original title was an issue, the filmakers changed it to the obvious pee-nis reference that it is now known as.
When Valenti discovered that he didn't catch it, he was quoted as saying that it should have stayed an X! Gee, I wonder if they would have kissed his ass if there ever would have been a problem?
Of course, I love all this crap that's going on with how indiugnant he is with a certain Senator who wants to restrict what we see. How dare someone think about taking Valenti's power away!
Hopefully, he will either step down soon (or shuffle off his mortal coil) and someone who's not quite as prudish or can be bought will take over. I'm not that naive though. It will be some little Valenti clone.
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Posted by Little Old Lady English (oldhousemom@razorback.com) on October 26, 2001 3:13 PM
Aha! So you have finally revealed your true identity, Jack. How very subversive of you to toot your own horn so loudly.
RE: JV vs. RA reply
Posted by Jack (jack@dtheatre.com) on October 26, 2001 4:56 PM
Ohh, that happened when my internet was still down.. :)
RE:Valenti reply
Posted by oldshadow (harsh34@home.com) on October 27, 2001 12:24 AM
Mr Valenti is right on the mark. Our lives must go on with as little deffernce to the real terrorist threat as possible.
Random Shemp your thoughts are very difficult to catch or believe do to your poor grammer, worse spelling, and even worse language.
RE: RE:Valenti reply
Posted by Little Old Lady English (oldhousemom@razorback.com) on October 27, 2001 7:15 AM
That's "due to" Old Shadow, not "do to." Criticizing other people's grammar is a tricky business.
RE: RE:Valenti reply
Posted by A random shemp (No Email) on October 28, 2001 9:54 AM
"Random Shemp your thoughts are very difficult to catch or believe do to your poor grammer, worse spelling, and even worse language."
Oh, the irony is just....too painful
RE: RE:Valenti reply
Posted by UndeadChickFan (DeadCorpse@coffin.com) on October 28, 2001 11:30 AM
10-4 good buddy
RE: RE:Valenti reply
Posted by A random shemp (No Email) on October 28, 2001 2:28 PM
and deference isn't spelled with
two f's.
get a clue.
RE: RE:Valenti reply
Posted by A random shemp (No Email) on October 30, 2001 2:13 PM
Ok, so I had some typo's. However, the use of Mssr. is not one of them. I wrote that particular message in just under 5 minutes and did not proof it before accepting it.
My language, I'm sorry if it offends. I like to use what I feel are the most effective words to "drive home" a thought.
As to my grammer. Please do not complain about this issue if you have trouble with comprehension. That is a common mistake that is made when one does not understand a written passage. This is not bait to start a flame war, it is very common and something my students have trouble with on occasion as well.
Besides, what the hell does your feelings on grammer and spelling have to do with M.(not a typo)Valenti being an ass? Can I assume by your problem with my language that you also endorse censorship?
If you wish to engage in an intelligent debate then you may e-mail me at frankmon@woodworking.com.
RE: RE:Valenti reply
Posted by A random shemp (No Email) on October 31, 2001 1:10 PM
Hey oldshadow,
Maybe before you start to criticize someone's spelling, usage or gramm"A"r, you should run a spell check on your own messages. FYI, it should be "deference", and "due" to your poor "grammar".
RE: JV vs. RA reply
Posted by A random shemp (No Email) on November 6, 2001 8:12 AM
Jesus! now theres a child rapist if I ever saw one. 'Here kiddie kiddie kiddie, daddys got a suprise for you'.
RE: RE:Valenti reply
Posted by A random shemp (No Email) on November 6, 2001 8:15 AM
WHAT IS YOUR MAJOR MALFUNCTION NUMBNUTS? DID YOUR MOMA DROP YOU ON YOUR HEAD WHEN YOU WERE A BABY!!?
RE: RE:Valenti reply
Posted by A random shemp (No Email) on November 6, 2001 8:18 AM
"Were gonna play blues clues, were gonna play blues clues".
RE: JV vs. RA reply
Posted by A random shemp (No Email) on November 6, 2001 8:22 AM
Tip of the day:
lie on your arm when you go to sleep and when you wake up it will be numb. paint nail varnish on your hand before it wakes up and 'play' with yourself- enjoy!
RE: RE:Valenti reply
Posted by A random shemp (No Email) on November 7, 2001 3:56 AM
Whet I woodn't giv foor a spel-chek.
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