Comments on: Strike is in the Air

by: bunse

Wed, 18 Jun 2008 20:07:55 +0000

When did Robin Williams start rocking the Bono look?

by: CATHA

Wed, 18 Jun 2008 18:18:04 +0000

Here's my take on "the industry" these days–we are in a downsizing economy. They (actors, writers, producers, everyone in or out of their respective entertainment-related unions) need to adjust their expectations accordingly. I'm a freelance writer and rates are down for most of us all over–why? Because ad rates are down and those pay for the writers and editors.

Meanwhile, I just took two of my kids to a matinee of IRON MAN the other day. They are both under twelve. We had 1 large popcorn between us and three drinks (out of the cooler–not the fountain). Total bill was just shy of $40! For a MATINEE in the rural New England ex urbes. Now, it was a lot of fun and we do like to see the occasional movie in the theater as opposed to NetFlix or a rental. But I guarantee with gas costs being what they are, and movie prices high (and now we have to suffer through ADS on top of that–and why don't movie prices reflect that?), that fewer families are going to go to the movies this summer. Or the same families will go fewer times.

The movie industry has always been considered recession proof, even in the Great Depression. But everyone in that industry is overpaid any way. The bubble has to burst sooner or later.

As for TV, I've hardly been watching at all. I say, bring on more crazy reality TV. The only thing worth watching as it is assurance that one's life is somewhat normal in comparison.

by: brody

Wed, 18 Jun 2008 16:37:56 +0000

Re: JENN – hi jen i here to tell the world i think you have a giant vage you can still pick up grapefruits no hands ;;4 real

by: nanu

Wed, 18 Jun 2008 16:34:09 +0000

hey jewbacca yo jonathan winters routine stealing hack ;;i want you waste of skins to go on strike ;;hopefully forever

by: LaLa

Wed, 18 Jun 2008 01:17:24 +0000

I am so sick of these assholes! The entire industry is full of greedy bastards and I am so f*ing sick of it! If SAG goes on f*ing strike again I SWEAR I will boycott Television and Film for a YEAR! I SWEAR! besides, there are so many funny webisodes and I guess I could read. Fuck those assholes. they are biting the hand that writes the checks and they are fucking up the industry. and the execs are shitting where they eat. Welcome to America.

by: Pauli

Tue, 17 Jun 2008 23:06:09 +0000

What a crock of Bull Shit.

Fuck 'em. What a bunch of whiny bastards.

by: Kathe

Tue, 17 Jun 2008 22:41:56 +0000

I stopped watching TV during the writers' strike and do not plan on watching TV again, especially when I watch them in their entirety on DVD. I found old shows on DVD that my 9 year old loves. Plus we read a lot, have movie nights, take long walks, etc. I'm tired of the greed. The actors receive far more than the writers do, and I cannot believe that they now want MORE when most Americans are struggling financially. This strike make be the final nail in the coffin for network TV.

by: leah

Tue, 17 Jun 2008 22:13:02 +0000

ugh I'm so OVER these writers strikes!!!!

by: I KNO

Tue, 17 Jun 2008 21:00:46 +0000

YOU'D HAVE TO BE ASLEEP AT THE WHEEL (PEREZ) NOT TO KNOW BY NOW, THAT THE STUDIOS HAVE BEEN NOT GREEN LIGHTING ANYTHING FOR THE LAST 4 MONTHS IN ANTICIPATION OF A STRIKE. GUESS SOME PEOPLE NEED TO READ IT IN A PLACE WHERE THE GENERAL PUBLIC CAN GET THE INFO THEMSELVES BEFORE THEY BECOME AWARE OF WHATS GOING ON IN THE TOWN THEY REPORT ON AND LIVE IN - PEREZ!!!!!!!

by: Me

Tue, 17 Jun 2008 20:39:28 +0000

Re: sasha –

ACtually many people care asshole. Some peoples family members work in this business and it greatly affects their lives. Take your fucking selfish comments and stick them up your ass