The Producer

Posted by CatieM 12 years, 7 months ago to Culture
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I would like to know more about the people here. What have you done and what do you plan to do. Producer isn't a light title to carry.

Myself I live in a po-dunk little town that is trying to make it with the major metropolitan areas. They believe youth will pave the way, as far as I can tell our "youth" haven't done a damn thing. They are the people that sit in the meetings with the great ideas and do nothing about it.

I want to create events, they probably won't put us on the map but they will be events. No donating for a cause but people going out spending their hard earned evening for a memorable evening.

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  • Posted by CatieM 12 years, 7 months ago in reply to this comment.
    I think their is a better thread to be discussing this. "The Producer" isn't a job title it is a moral standing. Quite frankly since the producers of Atlas Shrugged created this website and you purchased a membership just to insult them, I find that rather petty and hope you are removed from this site.
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  • Posted by $ jmlesniewski 12 years, 7 months ago in reply to this comment.
    It's clear you only read the top of his IMDB, and sequels don't invalidate talent.

    But tell me, what specifically did you do for Man of Steel?
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    Posted by JGISSD 12 years, 7 months ago
    I should add that none of the producers of this film have ever produced anything of note before, and it shows. The recast fiasco has literally made them the laughingstock of Hollywood. This is not the "liberal media" responding, this is common sense. The critics are going to KILL this film for the recast alone, and if that doesn't get them,. the self-serving histrionics will.

    There is nothing wrong with not knowing what you are doing. There is a great deal wrong with making it up as you go along because you're too proud to ask for help from those who understand how things work in film production.

    Such a shame, all that money thrown away to satisfy ego. Judging from the trailer, the film's audience will be limited to members of the cult of Rand, just like part 1.

    And then we'll hear howls and accusations against the "leftists media" from the faithful who are incapable of accepting that the message simply doesn't have that broad of appeal, and that the film wasn't made to basic professional standards.
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  • Posted by $ Susanne 12 years, 7 months ago
    I've purchased an ancient and abandoned business in the middle of nowhere, using the hard-earned savings of many jobs, and am slowly making it once again into a viable business. At one time it was a brilliant eneterprise by a foresighted man whose name has been lost to history; and while the area's importance has slackened due to influences much like a freeway bypassing a small town, it has a vital (if small) base of residents, and I have a skill that will be useful to them, which also ties in well with the original purpose of the business when formed 135+ years ago... It is an uphill climb from where I am starting, but only through the hard work of one's climb do the muscles develop to stand apart, and thence to run like the wind into the future. This is what I am doing. Not on credit, not on favors, not on loans nor by asking for gifts or subsidies. It may be a bit... scary... at times, an uncharted path into the unknown... but only through great risk can one achieve great reward; a reward that embodies never living for the sake of another, nor asking another to live for mine.
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  • Posted by LetsShrug 12 years, 7 months ago in reply to this comment.
    Well, I guess CatieM is learning a few things about people in here.... some stray off topic. CatieM, I liked your idea though :)
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  • Posted by JeanPaulZodeaux 12 years, 7 months ago in reply to this comment.
    You are insisting on taking my arguments directed solely at yours and making them personal. It is not I misrepresenting you. You can't eat your cake and have it too. If you are weary of the arguments then the obvious thing to do would be to stop arguing. Instead you've insisted on making it personal. You, not I. You alone have insisted upon this.

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  • Posted by $ jmlesniewski 12 years, 7 months ago in reply to this comment.
    This is the last time I will address you on this board, as you consistently take what I say and misrepresent it. Your last reply is a perfect example. I said I am weary of your attacks and you say that means I have hurt feelings. Being tired and being emotionally pained are two different things.

    As I stated above, if you have a personal issue with me, as I can think of that as the only reason for the continued misunderstanding of my simple statements accompanied by vitriolic responses (other than just plain ignorance), then please contact me personally. Otherwise, the conversation ends here.

    Thank you.
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  • Posted by JeanPaulZodeaux 12 years, 7 months ago in reply to this comment.
    My "attacks" are on your argument. I have not maligned your character or made any personal attacks directed at you, merely your arguments. Using hurt feelings as an argument is not a winning argument. The hero's of Atlas Shrugged are mythological in nature. The point of mythology is to inspire people to be heroic.

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  • Posted by $ jmlesniewski 12 years, 7 months ago in reply to this comment.
    That is making the same error in reasoning that will also cause psychological pain.

    Fictional characters necessarily exist in a world that is distinct and separate from reality and are not complete people, especially in a style such as romantic realism.
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  • Posted by JeanPaulZodeaux 12 years, 7 months ago in reply to this comment.
    This is exactly what you said:

    " Essentially, they are an unrealistic standard to live up to and it will only cause psychological pain to try to."

    What is an unrealistic standard to live up to?
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