Comments for Joe's View http://blog.ctnews.com/meyers With Joe Meyers, entertainment writer Sat, 11 Feb 2012 15:33:59 +0000 hourly 1 http://wordpress.org/?v=3.0.1 Comment on ‘Islands in the Stream’: capturing a great writer’s work on film by Kendall Johnson http://blog.ctnews.com/meyers/2011/09/01/%e2%80%98islands%e2%80%99-capturing-the-spirit-of-a-great-writer-on-film/#comment-15675 Kendall Johnson Sat, 11 Feb 2012 15:33:59 +0000 http://blog.ctnews.com/meyers/?p=19209#comment-15675 Joe Thanks for taking the time to post your blog about Islands in the Stream. I fully agree with you that the film's obscurity is mystifying; unpopularity, yes—I'm a bit of a cultural cynic and snob—but critical obscurity? The ending reflection is indeed incredible. It's very appropriate I stumbled on to your piece just before Valentine's Day. Good work! Joe

Thanks for taking the time to post your blog about Islands in the Stream. I fully agree with you that the film’s obscurity is mystifying; unpopularity, yes—I’m a bit of a cultural cynic and snob—but critical obscurity?

The ending reflection is indeed incredible.
It’s very appropriate I stumbled on to your piece just before Valentine’s Day.

Good work!

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]]> Comment on ‘The Confession’: a mystery for ‘Downton Abbey’ fans by Gabi Coatsworth http://blog.ctnews.com/meyers/2012/02/06/%e2%80%98the-confession%e2%80%99-a-mystery-for-%e2%80%98downton-abbey%e2%80%99-fans/#comment-15501 Gabi Coatsworth Mon, 06 Feb 2012 19:20:15 +0000 http://blog.ctnews.com/meyers/?p=21955#comment-15501 I love the Rutledge novels. I always think of Hamish as the invisible 'sidekick', since most British police procedurals have a lower rank police officer who helps to solve the crime. Rutledge has Hamish... I love the Rutledge novels. I always think of Hamish as the invisible ‘sidekick’, since most British police procedurals have a lower rank police officer who helps to solve the crime. Rutledge has Hamish…

]]> Comment on Lifetime examines ‘stereotyping’ of unwed pregnant teens by Francesca http://blog.ctnews.com/meyers/2012/01/28/lifetime-examines-%e2%80%98stereotyping%e2%80%99-of-unwed-pregnant-teens/#comment-15170 Francesca Sun, 29 Jan 2012 05:28:44 +0000 http://blog.ctnews.com/meyers/?p=21807#comment-15170 Tuned into this after your post, and I just heard the main character say, "I want to prove that even if I get pregnant, I'll still be able to go after my dreams!" You're completely right, this movie is off the mark, portraying teen pregnancy as just another challenge, on par with winning the cheerleading championships against the snobby rich school. The fear that pregnancy would ruin or drastically alter my future opportunities kept me smart and safe in high school. Shows like Teen Mom and this falsely portray unprepared motherhood as an opportunity for heroism and unconditional love from a new best friend--a baby. Tuned into this after your post, and I just heard the main character say, “I want to prove that even if I get pregnant, I’ll still be able to go after my dreams!” You’re completely right, this movie is off the mark, portraying teen pregnancy as just another challenge, on par with winning the cheerleading championships against the snobby rich school. The fear that pregnancy would ruin or drastically alter my future opportunities kept me smart and safe in high school. Shows like Teen Mom and this falsely portray unprepared motherhood as an opportunity for heroism and unconditional love from a new best friend–a baby.

]]> Comment on ‘School of Flesh’: how many women are willing to pay for sex? by Jaded http://blog.ctnews.com/meyers/2012/01/13/%e2%80%98school-of-flesh%e2%80%99-women-who-are-willing-to-pay-for-sex/#comment-14975 Jaded Sat, 21 Jan 2012 16:50:50 +0000 http://blog.ctnews.com/meyers/?p=6671#comment-14975 No concept of "don't kiss and tell" with Sex and the City. Real stereotypical and annoying. No concept of “don’t kiss and tell” with Sex and the City. Real stereotypical and annoying.

]]> Comment on A (very) late report on ‘Defending the Caveman’ by Eric O'Bryan http://blog.ctnews.com/meyers/2012/01/19/a-very-late-report-on-%e2%80%98defending-the-caveman%e2%80%99/#comment-14960 Eric O'Bryan Sat, 21 Jan 2012 03:44:32 +0000 http://blog.ctnews.com/meyers/?p=21654#comment-14960 I saw this show off Broadway with Perroni early 2010, it was just as good then. He does a fantastic job of keeping the material fresh and current, while appearing to constantly update the original material with off the cuff interjections. I highly recommend seeing this if it comes to your town, especially if this actor is the one performing! I saw this show off Broadway with Perroni early 2010, it was just as good then. He does a fantastic job of keeping the material fresh and current, while appearing to constantly update the original material with off the cuff interjections. I highly recommend seeing this if it comes to your town, especially if this actor is the one performing!

]]> Comment on ‘School of Flesh’: how many women are willing to pay for sex? by gay director http://blog.ctnews.com/meyers/2012/01/13/%e2%80%98school-of-flesh%e2%80%99-women-who-are-willing-to-pay-for-sex/#comment-14904 gay director Wed, 18 Jan 2012 21:43:16 +0000 http://blog.ctnews.com/meyers/?p=6671#comment-14904 You would have to be gay to make or watch that movie. You would have to be gay to make or watch that movie.

]]> Comment on Can Tom Cruise become Jack Reacher on screen? by Bill Slater http://blog.ctnews.com/meyers/2011/07/23/can-tom-cruise-become-jack-reacher-on-screen/#comment-14896 Bill Slater Wed, 18 Jan 2012 17:58:26 +0000 http://blog.ctnews.com/meyers/?p=18339#comment-14896 Liam Neeson would make a much better Jack Reacher than Tom Cruise could ever be. Liam Neeson would make a much better Jack Reacher than Tom Cruise could ever be.

]]> Comment on ‘Royal Pains’: a winter escape to the Hamptons by Joe http://blog.ctnews.com/meyers/2012/01/18/%e2%80%98royal-pains%e2%80%99-a-winter-escape-to-the-hamptons/#comment-14894 Joe Wed, 18 Jan 2012 17:51:20 +0000 http://blog.ctnews.com/meyers/?p=21633#comment-14894 Oops! Only saw the first two episodes of the new season and thought HankMed was a "facility." Thanks for the info - will correct copy. Oops! Only saw the first two episodes of the new season and thought HankMed was a “facility.” Thanks for the info – will correct copy.

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