But the problem is that people unaware of the facts see it, buy it as truth, make plans and choices based on the perceptions it communicates, and frequently take action with or against others based on those perceptions. 
Posted on 02/10/2006 9:26:13 AM PST by DukeBillie
...makes you wonder if Bruckheimer is following that media "responsibility" they keep talking about in regards to the Mohammed cartoons...
It's a movie. It's fantasy. The author might just as well suck it up, because Hollywood doesn't care.
They stink at acting and directing too.
bump for publicity
Would have made a pretty good movie, too. Sex, nudity, violence AND a neat SF/Fantasy plot. Have to be at least an "R" rating.
And I bet it would go over great!
The whole purpose of Hollywood is to make money...and if they obscure the truth, the audience isn't going to see it. Though I must admit that it is really scary to believe that people get their "truth" from Hollywood.
I read it recently and it doesn't hold up well. The last quarter or so is a huge letdown.
If the whole point of Hollyweird was to make money, they would make more movies like The Chronicles of Narnia and fewer like Brokeback Mountain.
But they don't do they?
Hollyweird ain't about money.
Could be. It was the last Heinlein I ever bought. I don't think I finished it. Oh, wait a minute. The last Heinlen I ever bought was Friday. I only made it through about the first six pages of that one.
(steely)
It all depends on how distorting facts makes you feel. If it makes you feel good, the end justifies the means. If it makes you feel bad, it's a lie.
This, from an apparently literate and educated person.
Absolutely. Imagine doing a movie of the ACLU and accusing them of conspiring with nefarious elements to undermine the US and ...oh well if one can only dream!!!
Did the hire James Frey as a screen writer?
Not mentioned in the article is the fact that Haskins had been coach at Texas Western for 5 years, I think; he was not in his first year as portrayed in the movie.
I always thought "The Moon is a Harsh Mistress" would make a great movie. (my favorite Heinlein book,which is obvious from my screen name) but, I have, as yet, not seen a good adaptation of one of his books on film.
But the problem is that people unaware of the facts see it, buy it as truth, make plans and choices based on the perceptions it communicates, and frequently take action with or against others based on those perceptions.
I couldn't tell if the author of this piece realized just how flawed his logic was. I keep thinking liberals can't be that stupid but they keep proving to me that they really are! Just proves being educated isn't the same thing as being smart.
you and me both. Heinlein went down hill big time in his old age.
… as planned.
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