-=> August Abolins wrote to Jimmy Anderson <=-
JA> AA> Has anyone here enjoyed a film that was deemed a financial failure at
JA> AA> the box-office?
JA> Yep! And I don't care what the critics say either - that does NOT tell me
JA> whether *I* will enjoy it or not. :-)
AA> For me, although there is a fine element of surprise to be enjoyed with
AA> a film that hasn't bared any scrutiny since it might be a new release, most
AA> of the time those occassions are few. Meanwhile, I've come to appreciate
AA> the commentaries of respected critics who communicate enough details so
AA> that I can decide whether a certain film is a waste of time
AA> and money or not.
AA> Over time, I have found that Leonard Maltin does a very good job describing
AA> the pluses and minuses of a film. From that, I can decide if
AA> it I want to try it.His "ratings" have been quite consistent with my
AA> opinions too.
I know 'time is money,' but sometimes with all the streaming services I
will just 'stumble' on something. I have no problem turning something
off that's just not hitting it, and I've found a few good ones that
way too!
But I guess if it were a decision about spenidng time and money going
to the theater... That's a different story...
... Why does the Psychic Hotline have to ask for your name??
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