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Vanity: The "Meet the Fockers" Dilemma
Fishface | 11/09/2004 | Fishface

Posted on 11/09/2004 2:37:49 PM PST by Fishface

I am conflicted about the upcoming film "Meet the Fockers." While I really enjoyed "Meet the Parents" and eagerly awaited the sequel, discovering that Barbara Streisand has been cast as Gaylord Focker's mother has sickened me in such a way that I will refuse to see it.

As the cultural war has intensified and the battle lines etched deeper, I find myself incapable of getting past my disdain of these America hating, liberal celebrities. I just can't do it anymore.

As a result, I won't see a film I was really looking forward to. Laura Ingraham is a good example of someone who can put her personal feelings about celebrities aside and still enjoy their creative output. For instance, she wrote an entire book castigating loud mouthed celebrities, but she remains a devoted fan of Pearl Jam and Eddie Vetter.

As for me, I cannot differentiate any longer, and sadly, my list of "Never Again" entertainers grows by the day. I am interested in hearing how other freepers handle this dilemma. Can you put aside your disdain aside and enjoy the entertainment for what it is or are you, like me, incapable of differentiating anymore?


TOPICS: TV/Movies
KEYWORDS: babs; motherfocker
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To: Xenalyte
I stand corrected. How on earth could I have overlooked the depth and pathos of Reynolds' star turn? And let us never forget that Jackie Chan reprised his unforgettable role as a Mitsubishi engineer, satisfying all of us who clamored for More Engineer!

Well, I was just thinking about the chicks in hot pants ... but yeah, that too.

61 posted on 11/09/2004 3:06:40 PM PST by Dont Mention the War (How important a Senator can you be if Dick Cheney's never told you to "go [bleep] yourself"?)
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To: Fishface; .45MAN

.45MAN and I have not stepped foot in a movie theater, with the exception on seeing The Passion (three times) since elections 2000.

Since hollywierd wants to control my mind, I have decided to have nothing at all to do with it.

It has been a *very* satisfying and liberating experience.


62 posted on 11/09/2004 3:07:36 PM PST by dansangel (Thank You GOD for answering our prayers!)
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To: Xenalyte
I loved "Father of the Bride 2". It was better than the first one...and absolutely hilarious.
63 posted on 11/09/2004 3:18:33 PM PST by codyjacksmom (Attention All Girlie-men...Please don't forget your foo foo's on the way out the door.)
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To: HitmanNY
I enjoy Larry David's HBO series and won't watch it any less because he is a nauseating democrat...

I love that show too. Plus, I don't think Larry David helps Dims much. He's entertaining, but not exactly a character you admire or respect. Actually, he's a great poster boy for Democrats; cowardly, self-centered, petty, hypocritical...
64 posted on 11/09/2004 4:41:13 PM PST by Welsh Rabbit
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To: Fishface

Can you put aside your disdain aside and enjoy the entertainment for what it is or are you, like me, incapable of differentiating anymore?


I started differentiating a long time ago. I refuse to support people who offend my moral, religous or family values.


65 posted on 11/09/2004 5:00:39 PM PST by mlmr (Rubbing it in Leftist faces since 1994)
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To: Kiss Me Hardy; EllaMinnow; Xenalyte
Zoolander is freakin' hilarious, but IMO Will Ferrell stole that movie ("I feel like I'm taking crazy pills!"). Also, rent Mystery Men for another classic Ben Stiller performance.
66 posted on 11/09/2004 5:23:44 PM PST by StrictTime (Pres. Bush HAS brought the country together! Praise the Lord and ignore the MSM!)
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To: Question Liberal Authority
Killjoy 2 was way better than Killjoy 1. So whoever said sequels suck is wrong, wrong, wrong.

The one that sucks.

The one that doesn't. Buy this one

67 posted on 11/09/2004 10:13:11 PM PST by MeJulie
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To: Fishface
Can you put aside your disdain aside and enjoy the entertainment for what it is or are you, like me, incapable of differentiating anymore?

Depends on who it is. There are actors who I didn't like to see in films that had nothing to do with their politics. Some I've since warmed up to (or at least seen them turn in a performance that I liked even if I hate everything else they are in).

Some I used to like and they just wore out their welcome over time (Robin Williams would be one of them).

Then there are some like Alec Baldwin who I just absolutely cannot watch anymore. I thought the Shadow was alright when I saw it and liked Miami Blues. When I saw Miami Blues years later, I wondered just how much that performance showed how evil Alec could be (recall his outburst on Conan O'Brian about killing a member of Congress and his family). He is seriously deranged.

In general I take the notion of defunding the left. A boycott works.

You may even find yourself watching the film for free at some point (Netflix charges by the month, cable shows the films whether you watch them or not, same with broadcast). You may find yourself turned off by the casting as you actually sit and watch it.

Tank the films at the boxoffice; let Hollywood know that some names spell boxoffice poison. Hollywood learned that much of America will still avoid a film that casts Jane Fonda.

68 posted on 11/10/2004 12:21:13 AM PST by weegee (WE FOUGHT ZOGBYISM November 2, 2004 - 60 Million Voters versus 60 Minutes - BUSH WINS!!!)
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To: gopwinsin04

Star Trek II was an excellent space epic.

That was back in the days before Kirstie Alley got fat.


69 posted on 11/10/2004 4:21:53 AM PST by Armedanddangerous (Kimber Gold Match 1911 fan)
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To: Xenalyte

Lord of the Rings' sequels were dang good!

Ed


70 posted on 11/16/2004 1:47:43 AM PST by Sir_Ed
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To: Sir_Ed

Those aren't sequels. That's one huge movie split into three parts.


71 posted on 11/16/2004 6:54:48 AM PST by Xenalyte (And then I says, "Tell me I'm wrong!" and he says, "I can't, baby, 'cause you're NOT!")
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http://www.callingallfockers.com/


72 posted on 12/07/2004 10:55:40 AM PST by Ellesu
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To: Fishface
I make an exception for Johnny Depp - he is talented enough that I can ignore his occasional anti-American rantings ("Finding Neverland" is a great movie, BTW).

Most of the others, I ignore - especially if they are in a film that has explicit or implicit anti-American messages.

73 posted on 12/07/2004 11:05:27 AM PST by Mr. Jeeves
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To: Xenalyte
Agreed.
74 posted on 01/02/2005 1:04:26 PM PST by BenLurkin (Big government is still a big problem.)
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