As America's public, we all know that the paparazzi and media can sometimes be shameless and unforgiving. We see how they follow, sometimes stock, celebrities and important societal figures. No matter how deeply the actors, millionaires, and political figures want their private life private and left out of the eyes and knowledge of the public, most of it finds it's way into our worlds. In my opinion they should respect privacy and check facts before printing but causing turmoil and making loads of money for their bosses and themselves. They do anything from swarm outside of clubs, restaurants and houses, to climbing over yard fences and sneaking into hotel or spa rooms.
Some stories aren't true, some stories are, and some are half and half. The members of the paparazzi don't necessarily double check their sources. That's where managers and production companies come into play. To put rumors to rest and clear up the air.
Now, I've been a little unfair. Not all media and news is faulty, false or gotten through force or other means not approved. There isn't only bad publicity there is also good publicity. The kind that movies, books, music, politics and companies strive for. With good publicity, their business thrives and there is money rolling in the doors.
Before there is a premiere of a film, there is a viewing of it by critics and a review is sent out. As it travels its course of release, many more reviews are published and this greatly effects the success of the film and money pulled in by the film and production company. If a film recieves great publicity and reviews, then it is typically a success, if only in the box office.
Previews also contribute to the success of a film. If it is well put together and keeps the audience guessing as to what actually happens in the end, then you've got a great selling tool.
Thursday, January 29, 2009
Sunday, January 25, 2009
LA LALA LLLLLLAAAAA...........PLOT LINE!
If you are like me and you enjoy a great, even a good, movie, then you've realized that many plot lines are quite similar. (I personally believe that we're running out of creative ideas and are making new twists on old ideas and remaking old movies but hey, whoever said that was wrong?) Anyway, to me, romantic comedies basically all go a little something like this: girl meets boy-girl falls for boy-girl or boy screws up-girl and boy split-girl or boy learns a lesson-and wait for it, wait for it, the big finale: GIRL AND BOY LIVE HAPPILY EVER AFTER! Maybe there are a few variations but I wouldn't bet money on the fact that one romantic comedy differs from that basic story line.
Most romantic comedies are sexy, hilarious (obviously), and there is always some form of deception. If the main characters do not have chemistry then the audience will not root for the couple, fall in love with the romantic couples, and the movie is not a hit.
There is an obstacle in every film that either one or both of the characters must overcome. It can be a lie that one or the other has told, it could be a history that is complicated, or a "secret" about who they are or what they do.
One of my favorite romantic comedies is Just Like Heaven because it puts a new twist on the romantic comedy. The female romantic character is a doctor at the local hospital and has been in a coma for the last three months. There have been no changes in her bodies condition in that time period. So her sister decides to let a man rent her apartment on a month-to-month lease. The man lost his wife a few years earlier to a cerebral anurism and does nothing but sit on the couch, watch tv and drink beer. He can see her spirit and communicate with her but no one else can. They spend a week getting to know each other and trying to help her spirit remember who she is and what she did. They discover what she does and where she works when she gives her romantic "partner" save a mans life in a restaurant. After they see her body they start trying to figure out ways to save her from having the breathing tube removed and discontinuing the life support and also how to reconnect her spirit with her body. They finally do it when the romantic interest is stealing her body to prevent her from being taken off of life support and he kisses her body because the tube is accidentaly removed in the scuffle to aprehend him. She wakes up miraculously but does not remember him. In the end, he returns her key and when their hands meet and she remembers. They end up together.
That just met all of the points I pointed out in the beginning, however, it's a slight twist in how it is presented.
Most romantic comedies are sexy, hilarious (obviously), and there is always some form of deception. If the main characters do not have chemistry then the audience will not root for the couple, fall in love with the romantic couples, and the movie is not a hit.
There is an obstacle in every film that either one or both of the characters must overcome. It can be a lie that one or the other has told, it could be a history that is complicated, or a "secret" about who they are or what they do.
One of my favorite romantic comedies is Just Like Heaven because it puts a new twist on the romantic comedy. The female romantic character is a doctor at the local hospital and has been in a coma for the last three months. There have been no changes in her bodies condition in that time period. So her sister decides to let a man rent her apartment on a month-to-month lease. The man lost his wife a few years earlier to a cerebral anurism and does nothing but sit on the couch, watch tv and drink beer. He can see her spirit and communicate with her but no one else can. They spend a week getting to know each other and trying to help her spirit remember who she is and what she did. They discover what she does and where she works when she gives her romantic "partner" save a mans life in a restaurant. After they see her body they start trying to figure out ways to save her from having the breathing tube removed and discontinuing the life support and also how to reconnect her spirit with her body. They finally do it when the romantic interest is stealing her body to prevent her from being taken off of life support and he kisses her body because the tube is accidentaly removed in the scuffle to aprehend him. She wakes up miraculously but does not remember him. In the end, he returns her key and when their hands meet and she remembers. They end up together.
That just met all of the points I pointed out in the beginning, however, it's a slight twist in how it is presented.
Sunday, January 18, 2009
Romantic Comedies...do they really work magic?
So the stereotype goes a little something like this: a boyfriend dumps you: watch a romantic comedy or tragedy and cry, lose a job you loved: watch a romantic comedy or tragedy and get angry then cry, OR just a night with the girls you: watch a romantic comedy, eat junk food and talk about guys. And come on girls, how many of you can HONESTLY say you've never done any of those...or just needed a good cry so you play the best romantic comedy you can find and grab the box of tissues.
Now guys will argue that we're "just being typical girls...crying about every little thing" (another stereotype), but they are too proud and macho-so to speak-to admit that it feels good and relieves a lot of stress, anxiety, and pressure. So you know what guys? Maybe you'd feel a little better and your stress levels would be lower if you actually dealt with stuff verses pushing problems aside and not dealing with them. Life isn't meant to be observed from the back seat, it was meant to be driven and lived to the fullest! It's not about waiting for the storm to pass, it's about learning to dance in the rain. If what you need to feel better and carry on is to cry it out and just let go of it all then what's the shame or weakness in aiding that process a little bit with a romantic comedy?!
Do they really work magic? Some might call it that but others call it a tool of relief. They reason that it can't be magic because you see it happening, can actually predict the whole plot if you watch enough of them. But as for me, I am going to continue to believe in the magic of a good healing cry-no matter if it's aided by a romantic comedy or a song.
Now guys will argue that we're "just being typical girls...crying about every little thing" (another stereotype), but they are too proud and macho-so to speak-to admit that it feels good and relieves a lot of stress, anxiety, and pressure. So you know what guys? Maybe you'd feel a little better and your stress levels would be lower if you actually dealt with stuff verses pushing problems aside and not dealing with them. Life isn't meant to be observed from the back seat, it was meant to be driven and lived to the fullest! It's not about waiting for the storm to pass, it's about learning to dance in the rain. If what you need to feel better and carry on is to cry it out and just let go of it all then what's the shame or weakness in aiding that process a little bit with a romantic comedy?!
Do they really work magic? Some might call it that but others call it a tool of relief. They reason that it can't be magic because you see it happening, can actually predict the whole plot if you watch enough of them. But as for me, I am going to continue to believe in the magic of a good healing cry-no matter if it's aided by a romantic comedy or a song.
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