This Weekend at the Boxoffice - 06/28/2004

[Fast Learner]

Nothing in the definition of the word "documentary" indicates that it need be objective. For that matter, there's no such thing as an objective film. A documentary is a non-fiction film: which facts are presented and/or highlighted is always up to the documentarian.

 

[LightPhoenix]

Nothing in the definition of the word "documentary" indicates that it need be objective. For that matter, there's no such thing as an objective film. A documentary is a non-fiction film: which facts are presented and/or highlighted is always up to the documentarian.

I agree, there's no such thing as true objectivity. However, Moore isn't criticized for his subjectivity... rather, it's his manipulation and misrepresentation of the facts that are the problem. Especially with Bowling for Columbine, you can see where it goes way beyond simply presenting facts that support his views.

It's a shame, because despite my dislike for the man and despite my disdain for the way he makes movies, I do agree with some of his views.

 

[Hand of Evil]

Just as a note (before it happens) lets keep politics from the thread or at least our views.

 

[Enchantress]

Personally I can't believe that White Chicks made it to 2.....That's pretty sad.

 

[Brother Shatterstone]

Wow, I've actually seen one of the movies! (The Terminal)

 

[Enchantress]

Wow, I've actually seen one of the movies! (The Terminal)

How was that?

 

[Brother Shatterstone]

How was that?

Funny and sad, in the way that Tom Hanks and few others can really capture.

 

[Enchantress]

Funny and sad, in the way that Tom Hanks and few others can really capture.

"Momma always said, 'airplanes are like a box o' chocolates. Never know what kind o' nuts are gonna be in it'."

 

[Sarigar]

I didn't even look at that. I saw Shrek 2, and that's it. The only other movie I will try to catch at the theater is The Terminal . What a slow movie summer.

 

[Brother Shatterstone]

"Momma always said, 'airplanes are like a box o' chocolates. Never know what kind o' nuts are gonna be in it'."

Yeah something like that.

What a slow movie summer.

What??? We have Spider-man 2 and King Arthur in the next two weeks how can you call that slow?