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Originally posted by DJ A.K I view most modern American movies with a great deal of disdain (Americans just can't seem to make films like they used to).

I think it's because good films aren't as appreciated. People are more impressed with in your face visual effects than plot line and subtext anymore. As a result, good filmmakers have a hard time making a profession of it, as their films don't generate the funds.

It's all about marketing, not talent, and it's not just the film industry with that problem.

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Here's American Gladiators, here is 56 channels of it,
Watch these picturary retards bang their fuckin' skulls together and congratulate you on living in the land of freedom,
Here you go America you are free to do as we tell you
We want your soul
Your cash, your house, your phone, your cash, your house, your life" -Adam Freeland - We Want Your Soul

ok, i asked simon to sticky this for us..

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Originally posted by Groundhog Boy I think it's because good films aren't as appreciated. People are more impressed with in your face visual effects than plot line and subtext anymore. As a result, good filmmakers have a hard time making a profession of it, as their films don't generate the funds. It's all about marketing, not talent, and it's not just the film industry with that problem.

+1, ppl have no patience for a well developed and engrossing story these days, and would rather sit through 2 hours of flashing lights and CGI unfortunately...i cant even count the # of times my friends have seen what i consider to be a great older movie on my recommendation only to tell me that nothing happened in it, or that it wasnt what they were expecting

and your point about marketing is right, i used to work at an indie film company that purchased loads of solid films (60/40 split btwn foreign and domestic) and documentaries that did well internationally and were made on shoestring budgets, but only about 2 - 3 of the ones we purchased over a 12 week period were actually publicized and released in theaters cause the cost of advertising is so steep and they cant possibly compete with the advertising capabilities of the hollywood studios..

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Here's one for the first post DANI

2006 NYC Street Fair Schedule


Sat. April 15 16th Annual Upper Broadway Spring Festival Broadway,
110-118 Sts. (east side of Broadway)

Sun. April 23 15th Annual West Side Spring Festival Broadway,
96-110 Sts. (east)

Sat June 11th Stuyvesant Park Neighborhood - 2nd Avenue Fair
on Second Avenue from 14th - 23rd Street

Sun. April 30 13th Annual Spring Crafts Festival Broadway,
66-72 Sts. (west)

Sun. May 7 18th Annual Broadway Spring Festival Broadway,
86-96 Sts. (east)

Sun. May 28 19th Annual Livable West Side Festival Broadway,
72-86 Sts. (west)

Sun. June 4 29th Annual Plantathon & Crafts Fair Broadway,
73-86 Sts. (east)

Sun. June 25 16th Annual Columbus Avenue Summer Festival Columbus Avenue, 86-96 Sts.

Sat. Sept. 16 13th Annual Upper Broadway Autumn Festival Broadway,
110-118 Sts. (east)

Sat. Oct.7 14th Annual Upper Broadway Fall Festival Broadway,
110-118 Sts. (east)

Sun. Oct. 15 15th Annual Broadway Fall Festival Broadway,
86-96 Sts. (west)

Sun. Oct. 22 18th Annual Upper Broadway Harvest Festival Broadway,
96-110 Sts. (west)

Sat. Oct. 28 32nd Annual Americana Jazz Festival 52nd Street,
Madison-Seventh Aves.

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werd up mah neeg. thanx for not editing my post

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Originally posted by LuNaSeA lol i'm such an ass.

good call

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Originally posted by PvDOBseSSioN good call

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Originally posted by LuNaSeA

oh god those smilies are just phenomenal

i die laughing

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Here's another Free NYC Activity for ya Dani

Free Big City Fishing on the Hudson

http://www.hudsonriverpark.com/faci...cityfishing.htm
^^click for more info

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Big City Fishing is available for all ages on summer weekends in, Greenwich Village (Pier 46), and Clinton (Pier 95). The program’s fishing poles provided on a first come, first served basis, with a half-hour limit when others are waiting.

Great to bring the kids out for some sun and fun. I have to admit the west side piers are littered with events during the summer. Great for bike riding, rollerblading, even sun tanning. Plenty of eye candy for you singles.

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Another one!


PINSTRIPES IN THE PARK!

May 31st @ Bryant Park

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Next Wednesday, don't miss "Pinstripes in the Park," at Bryant Park in New York. Not only will you get to watch the Yankees face the Tigers on YES, but you'll meet Goose Gossage and Graig Nettles. The first 2,000 fans will receive an authentic "Pinstripes in the Park" blanket, courtesy of Continental Airlines.

http://www.yesnetwork.com/fans/index.asp

Come early to get an autograph from the Goose and Nettles as well as a free gift! Should be great weather for some after work lounging with friends. I love to encourage outdoor events =)

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BIG APPLE BBQ~!

June 10-11 - Admission FREE!

Where Madison Square Park Conservancy

23rd - 26th Streets Between Madison and 5th Ave

www.bigapplebbq.org

GET YOUR EAT ON KIDS!!!

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