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I’m not cynical; I just hate your movie
Several friends have recently accused me and the bbf of being cynical. Cynical because we both hated the movies Little Miss Sunshine and Juno. I would like to point out that just because I rolled my eyes throughout Juno, that doesn’t mean those same eyes didn’t tear up when I read about Diablo Cody’s stripper friends watching the Oscars:
They burst into tears when they heard Cody’s name. “She proves that if you follow your dreams, anything can come true,” gushed Charlotte, a busty brunette. The girls have even made a plaque for Cody that reads in part: “Dedicated to Diablo Cody, who has taken our calling to new levels.”
Would a cynical person be so moved by the image of some pole dancers being inspired by a lousy screenwriter? No. And for the record, Darren and I don’t hate everything. We both enjoyed the animated penguin film Surf’s Up.
LB Said:
on February 27, 2008 at 4:05 pm
I thought Juno was silly, too hip and trying too hard. I still thought it was cute. I just don’t give a shit.
My theory is that everyone has at least on art/media outlet that they are very easy on and movies are that for me. Theatre, dance and sometimes music I hate everything. But I will happily watch Super Nanny. I would probably even watch The Nanny Diaries given half a chance. Plus that scrawny blond boy from Juno and Superbad is cute. Bless his heart he will never get cast in any other kind of role but………
baconfat Said:
on February 27, 2008 at 5:42 pm
you need new friends who can fully appreciate the true depths to which cynicism can really run. hating on a movie is nothing compared to hating on all of humanity.
LB Said:
on February 27, 2008 at 5:52 pm
Hating on humanity is sooooooooooooo 1996.
See! I could be in Juno