A few thoughts from one of my film profs.
"No Way To Treat A First Lady - What can I say? I loved it! I could easily see Streep in this roll and see her doing a magnificent job. Although the cast is a little big, as far as names go, I could see much of the cast coming together for this one. I would go see it and so I think many other people as well.
Carter - Jimmy Carter is an interesting man, and would probably make a good topic for a high class TV movie, but I can't see this movie being made. The cast is a little bloated, and the crew seems too ideal to me. I see that it was the first BOTM winner as well as being in the top 5 for Bait of the Year. It is definitely baity but, compared to more recent baits, it doesn't hold up.
Live From New York - Now this is a cast! Again though, it would work better as a mini-series, where the story and characters can be developed properly. PT Anderson was a fantastic choice as director too.
The Arabic Cafe - This would make an absolutely amazing movie. Totally gripping. The synopsis, though short, grabbed hold of me and wouldn't let go. One of the best baits I have read on the site.
Destiny - Absolutely heart-wrenching. If made, this would be one of those life changing movies that affects everyone who sees it. Brilliant."
I'll be posting the rest when I receive them.
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I feel surprised and very amazed. I never thought that my deepest and most personal bait would affect
a professional film professor. Thanks a lot for those astonishing words and also thanks a lot James for bringing a professional voice into the contest.
Wow, I love reading the comments, would you have him read Gone With a Dream or Pygmalion if he has time...
Be proud Harry. Destiny is one of the best baits the contest has seen and you totally deserved every bit of praise. Still the benchmark of your work even after all this time. And I'm glad he liked the Arabic Cafe. That has got to be one of my favorite (if not my favorite) bait on the site and Maia's best yet (Bootleg is second). The other reviews are very accurate too, especially the Carter review (it's still a classic, but a bit archaic by our developed standards. Kind of like those old great movies from the early days of Hollywood).
I can't wait to see more. Do you think you can get him to review Jackrabbit and Wackos? If not, I'll just be happy with whatever reviews he gives for any of the great baits.
So....any new comments to post?
I mean comments from the pro.
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