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Post by jacobj on Aug 22, 2024 18:23:08 GMT -7
So Dating Vanessa is out at theaters finally and...folks, I want to say that this is a "perfect season" in the box office, but if this season has taught me anything, it's to expect the unexpected. As for the film itself? It's...fine, for the most part. I stand by 80% of the film. I love the relationship between Vanessa and Bridgette and how it blossomed over the course of the film, most of the characters are pretty sound and there are some genuinely good laughs in there... With that said, if I were writing this again, I would not have had the stoner character involved at all and I DEFINITELY would not have had Pete's character go off the deep end like that. Maybe he has the meltdown, but that's it. That just felt like way too much of a Cerberus syndrome matter for a film that's supposed to be a romantic comedy. Ah well, it's still decent enough, and hopefully it's regarded well enough by critics. Will say though, you'll want to see what's coming up for Season 31. We're kicking that season off with a bang! OH WOW NOT EVEN CLOSE TO A BOX OFFICE HIT GOOD LORD Also...I think this might the first time I have disagreements with the critics regarding this film, but I'll concede that it's entirely possible that the way I wrote it led to this sort of disconnect. I'm speaking mostly to the last critic, in regards to their thoughts on the rushed ending of the film and Vanessa/Bridgette becoming a couple. I had tried to build it up during the film and gave Bridgette the unenviable task of revealing who Peter really was as a sign to defend her friend, this, combined with Bridgette's letter and her their secret feelings for each other would have ultimately led to the climax where Vanessa realizes that she has feelings for her. Again, I can see the disconnect, I might have ended things a bit too quickly for the film to truly give it the impact it deserves, but I hope there's a bit more understanding regarding what I was going with. Not angry at anyone, but felt the need to clarify. |
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Post by diane esposito on Aug 22, 2024 18:45:09 GMT -7
So Dating Vanessa is out at theaters finally and...folks, I want to say that this is a "perfect season" in the box office, but if this season has taught me anything, it's to expect the unexpected. As for the film itself? It's...fine, for the most part. I stand by 80% of the film. I love the relationship between Vanessa and Bridgette and how it blossomed over the course of the film, most of the characters are pretty sound and there are some genuinely good laughs in there... With that said, if I were writing this again, I would not have had the stoner character involved at all and I DEFINITELY would not have had Pete's character go off the deep end like that. Maybe he has the meltdown, but that's it. That just felt like way too much of a Cerberus syndrome matter for a film that's supposed to be a romantic comedy. Ah well, it's still decent enough, and hopefully it's regarded well enough by critics. Will say though, you'll want to see what's coming up for Season 31. We're kicking that season off with a bang! OH WOW NOT EVEN CLOSE TO A BOX OFFICE HIT GOOD LORD Also...I think this might the first time I have disagreements with the critics regarding this film, but I'll concede that it's entirely possible that the way I wrote it led to this sort of disconnect. I'm speaking mostly to the last critic, in regards to their thoughts on the rushed ending of the film and Vanessa/Bridgette becoming a couple. I had tried to build it up during the film and gave Bridgette the unenviable task of revealing who Peter really was as a sign to defend her friend, this, combined with Bridgette's letter and her their secret feelings for each other would have ultimately led to the climax where Vanessa realizes that she has feelings for her. Again, I can see the disconnect, I might have ended things a bit too quickly for the film to truly give it the impact it deserves, but I hope there's a bit more understanding regarding what I was going with. Not angry at anyone, but felt the need to clarify.
I have to agree with Dave Manning of the Ridgefield Press regarding the sudden Vanessa-Bridgette romance. I didn't dislike the film as really liked the concept and the film as a whole for about the first 85% of the story (until the end, which also didn't make much sense to me). I didn't see any signs of Vanessa, or Bridgette for that matter, of having any hints of romantic feelings for each other prior to them suddenly confessing their love for one another. You have a whole reality show set up about Vanessa trying to find a new man, so her choosing her female best friend felt like a bit of a cop out that rendered the entire story kind of moot. There was no suggestion that Vanessa is questioning her sexuality or developing any romantic leanings toward a woman (Bridgette). Bridgette simply felt like a clingy, overly-involved friend with her actions, they didn't feel explicitly romantic either. That all came out of the blue in the final act for me (and apparently for some of the critics as well).
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Post by jacobj on Aug 22, 2024 18:57:00 GMT -7
OH WOW NOT EVEN CLOSE TO A BOX OFFICE HIT GOOD LORD Also...I think this might the first time I have disagreements with the critics regarding this film, but I'll concede that it's entirely possible that the way I wrote it led to this sort of disconnect. I'm speaking mostly to the last critic, in regards to their thoughts on the rushed ending of the film and Vanessa/Bridgette becoming a couple. I had tried to build it up during the film and gave Bridgette the unenviable task of revealing who Peter really was as a sign to defend her friend, this, combined with Bridgette's letter and her their secret feelings for each other would have ultimately led to the climax where Vanessa realizes that she has feelings for her. Again, I can see the disconnect, I might have ended things a bit too quickly for the film to truly give it the impact it deserves, but I hope there's a bit more understanding regarding what I was going with. Not angry at anyone, but felt the need to clarify.
I have to agree with Dave Manning of the Ridgefield Press regarding the sudden Vanessa-Bridgette romance. I didn't dislike the film as really liked the concept and the film as a whole for about the first 85% of the story (until the end, which also didn't make much sense to me). I didn't see any signs of Vanessa, or Bridgette for that matter, of having any hints of romantic feelings for each other prior to them suddenly confessing their love for one another. You have a whole reality show set up about Vanessa trying to find a new man, so her choosing her female best friend felt like a bit of a cop out that rendered the entire story kind of moot. There was no suggestion that Vanessa is questioning her sexuality or developing any romantic leanings toward a woman (Bridgette). Bridgette simply felt like a clingy, overly-involved friend with her actions, they didn't feel explicitly romantic either. That all came out of the blue in the final act for me (and apparently for some of the critics as well).
Yeah, that's fair. In hindsight, I think Dave was right to call me on the lack of buildup regarding their relationship and I got a bit too overzealous trying to explain myself. All good! |
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Post by jacobj on Oct 13, 2024 10:16:35 GMT -7
I'd like to say a few words really quick regarding the inclusion of one James Earl Jones. As you know, James sadly passed away earlier this year, making Scrappy one of (if not) the final film(s) he ever worked on in his career. James was always a commanding voice on the screens, playing a who's who of society's most iconic characters. From Darth Vader to King Jaffe Joffer, Mufasa, James Greer and so much more, he transcended beyond film and media into something incredible. A true icon. And beyond that, James was a class act to everyone he saw and met, a kindhearted man who wanted to do the best he could, and hoped the very same for everyone else. It was an honor having him around for this film, and knowing that this is his final contribution to the world means more than anything in the world.
Rest in peace, James. You're legend will live on in the Circle of Life.
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Post by jacobj on Nov 4, 2024 10:52:22 GMT -7
I hope that people realize that we wound up getting a Zoe Maye sequel before any of the films on Sherman’s list today got one. No, I still have no idea how we got there.
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Post by jacobj on Nov 4, 2024 19:01:34 GMT -7
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What the fuck.
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Post by jacobj on Nov 4, 2024 19:16:12 GMT -7
There is now a case to be made that Saving Yemen is one of my top five films. The fact that, in-spite of everything going against it, this film received a healthy profit AND solid reviews is incredible and honestly, might be one of my proudest feats as a writer here.
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