A Lot to Talk About II
It was an unremarkable week On the Lot. Only five films screened and none of them very remarkable. Though I was very unimpressed with his craft, I did enjoy Adam Stein's gutsiness in taking the short film assignment and transforming it into a musical. What I was impressed by--and it truly pains me to say this--was Michael Bay's commentary. It was lucid, spot-on, and frankly merciless.
The reaction among my friends to my watching the show has been decidedly negative. Something about wallowing in the muck. They may be right. Truth is, I could care less for the reality theatrics...I just like seeing the work the filmmakers produce. Too bad they're not all as good as Zach's Danger Zone.
posted by Brandon | 6:49 PM
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Any reality show that results in a "prize" ends up being crap, in my opinion. I would rather just watch thirty minute docs, or a doc series, on first-time filmmakers.
I have yet to see one of these contests result in a decent career for one of the participants.
I agree.
And now Michael Bay is a judge?? Dear God.
What was the substance of his commentary? Is it on the internets somewhere?
Bay was last week's guest judge. It is a rotating position.
He was ruthless and his constructive criticism, while harsh, made complete sense. Now if only he could turn that laser sharp insight on his own films...
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