Comments on: Bad News (Maybe) for Indy Fans

By: Marilyn

Marilyn — Sat, 17 May 2008 18:45:24 +0000

BTW, I think the Indy movie was the result of Harrison Ford’s initiative. I think Spielberg might have done it out of friendship. I’m sure the studio thought that a Spielberg movie means money–and this one will make it, no matter how bad it is–so they got on board.

By: Marilyn

Marilyn — Sat, 17 May 2008 18:43:05 +0000

Hi Rick. I’m still here. One more day of film festival (and an optional awards day and best of the fest) and then down to Kona for snorkeling and stuff.

We saw Redbelt while here. I really liked it.

By: Rick

Rick — Sat, 17 May 2008 18:15:18 +0000

Hey Marilyn: The NYT was never my paper of record, either … which is why I find it strange when folks react to a dumb-bell article.

I can’t understand why they’re making another Indy movie, either … could it be money? Surely everyone involved has buckets … Spielberg is too big to be pushed around by a studio, isn’t he?

How was Hawaii, by the way?

By: Marilyn

Marilyn — Sat, 17 May 2008 18:00:57 +0000

I thought the idea of a new Indy movie was stupid on its face and never intended to see it. As for the NYT, it has lost a huge amount of credibility with me for a variety of offenses that I won’t bore anyone by detailing. NYT isn’t the paper of record for me anymore–if it ever was–and the stories it chooses to run don’t deserve more or less attention than any other reasonably considered major daily.

By: Rick

Rick — Tue, 13 May 2008 18:46:02 +0000

I’m gonna go see it, no question … maybe not on on opening day — I’m allergic to crowds — but not too long thereafter.

By: Daniel

Daniel — Tue, 13 May 2008 16:39:15 +0000

Worlds collide! Two of my favorite bloggers find each other!

I had to carefully skate around all of this. I haven’t even seen a trailer for it yet. Like you, Craig, the simple fact that this film is happening with the original players is enough for me to consider it required viewing on opening day. My expectations are tempered as much as I can control, but maybe I should buy into these bad reviews and be surprised when it turns out to be great.

By: Craig Kennedy

Craig Kennedy — Tue, 13 May 2008 06:46:50 +0000

Thanks Rick, I look forward to checking yours out some more.

I’m sure you’re right about it becoming a story, and among assorted fanboys and movie nerds like us, it is a story, but I still think it was beneath the Times and I enjoy poking the established media in the eye whenever I’m offered a chance.

By: Rick

Rick — Tue, 13 May 2008 01:57:02 +0000

Craig — I’m sure that if the Times didn’t make a story of it somebody else — perhaps a lesser outlet, true — would have made a one. It’s only the biggest film story of the year, I think — the return of one of the most beloved film series ever … I remember when Lucas revived the Star Wars with those misbegotten prequels. Every little thing was built up into a big deal. It’s just the nature of the beast.

Love your blog, by the way …

By: Rick

Rick — Mon, 12 May 2008 20:49:19 +0000

Ibetolis — I know what you mean, I’m of two minds as well … I’m not sure it reeks of desperation, though. Spielberg, desperate? Have you seen his production schedule over on IMDB?

Phillip — exactly. I’ll go see it, a lot of people will go see it, they’ll make a ton of money, and really, who could ask for anything more? (Well, maybe a good movie, but who knows? That it may be.)

By: Craig Kennedy

Craig Kennedy — Mon, 12 May 2008 20:34:25 +0000

Hey Rick, thanks for the link.

My whole point was that Spielberg is being Spielberg and AICN is being AICN and it wasn’t news until the NY Times made it news.

I was a little shocked that a reputable paper seemed to be trying to manufacture a story out of it. Traditional media likes to mock the internet and bloggers, yet apparently they’re not afraid to stoop to the same tactics. Seriously, where’s the actual news here?

I don’t have an interest in how the movie comes out, though I do hope it’s great because that’s good for everyone.

I didn’t read any of the reviews in question. I was already on board as soon as I saw that firt picture of Harrison Ford in the hat so all a review can do is ruin it for me.