"Well, Michael, we've got some good news and some bad news about Fahrenheit 9/11." "OK, give me the good news first." "You've made Hollywood history, with the first-ever non-fiction film to outsell all the other blockbusters, and take the number one position in the country. $22 million in one weekend." "I can live with that. Now, what's the bad news?" "I hate to tell you this, but a couple of cranky people on an obscure educational news forum with about 17 active members really don't like the film." "Oh, damn, now you've ruined my day."
I don't think that I will ever see the movie merely because I don't want to relive the horrors of 911. You know, where I used to work in NYC is only a couple of blocks from the World Trade Center. I have nothing against Michael Moore and his movies. This is a free country and he is entitled to his opinion.
Seems more like good news and more good news. Even bad publicilty sells a film; which is the point in the show business.
I'm never going to see the movie, so I can't offer an honest opinion either way. After seeing "Bowling for Columbine", Moore lost all credibility in my eyes, so I see no need to fatten his pockets with my movie-going dollars. Moore recently stated "whoever tries to libel me will be dealt with furiously", or something like that. Apparently, he's a classic bully....he can dish it out, but he can't take it.
Re: Re: Good news and bad news for Michael Moore The expression I've heard is, "There's no such thing as bad publicity." While there are doubtlessly those who would disagree, I'd be willing to bet that none of them have a movie studio PR department working for them. Jack
Re: Re: Good news and bad news for Michael Moore Ike, I've seen "Fahrenheit 9/11" and there aren't any pictures of the planes hitting the Towers. While it is being discussed, there is a black screen for a few minutes with sound and then pictures of some people on the streets. I didn't want to see it again myself, though I have no connection to NYC or the Towers. It was handled very well in the film.
Thanks John, we needed the humor. Political discussions get so intense on this Board - we need the break.
I'm never going to see the movie, so I can't offer an honest opinion either way. After seeing "Bowling for Columbine", Moore lost all credibility in my eyes, so I see no need to fatten his pockets with my movie-going dollars.
You probably couldn't find it in the theatres now anyway. Likely available on Netflix, etc. though. It'll cost you nothing.
