I was not the offended in the slightest by their comments, nor even, at this advanced stage of film loving, even saddened. To the contrary I was inspired to wax poetic. I responded to each comment in verse. Not on the original post but right here. In all three cases I present the comment followed by a short response in rhyme. Please enjoy.
Have you seen a movie in the last 50 years?
No I stopped going in 1961
I liked it for awhile but then it was no fun
I've lied about those I've said I've seen
I know, right, I'm really mean
It's too bad they haven't made movies in the past 40 years, then maybe some people could understand this stupid article.
Yes, it's a shame they stopped in 1971
Look how many more films could have been done
The article is stupid this is true
That realization has left me feeling blue
And you?
Are you twelve years old, sent home from school?
Do you slobber do you drool?
How about someone on this list who is either a) still alive, or b) still in possession of a driver's license?
How about a life better lived?
How about the joys we could have gived?
How about someone still alive
Seriously, I mean it, no jive
Maybe someone young, hip and cool
Like Charlie Sheen, that wacky ghoul
Spring is coming and baseball too
Lots of outdoor things we can do
Living a life filled with rhyme
And watching great films from another time
3 comments:
It's funny how seriously people take entertainment. It makes you wonder how anyone could think that funding for the arts is frivolous. I watch a lot of old and new movies and I can't think of anyone I would change on your list. I guess I'm just part of the problem!
(I loved that post. I put it in my Classic Links post for the day.)
Love your film criticism, your poetry, your overall sensibility, and your moose.
insert orson welles as charles foster kane energetic clapping. this is great.
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