Yeah. He's my hero.
Mal ,'The Train Job'
The Minearverse 5: Closer to the Earth, Further from the Ax
[NAFDA] "There will be an occasional happy, so that it might be crushed under the boot of the writer." From Zorro to Angel (including Wonderfalls, The Inside and Drive), this is where Buffistas come to anoint themselves in the bloodbath.
Kristen - Jan 09, 2008 6:05:28 pm PST #9476 of 10001
Allyson - Jan 09, 2008 7:43:15 pm PST #9477 of 10001
Wait, is this real-world child support, where the money goes to buy food for the kids, or MRA fantasyland child support where the women just buy Ferraris and cocaine? -Jessica
No, it isn't. They'd gain a lot more ground, and respect, if they'd pick their battles.
This is where I am. Every time I head over to Mazin's blog there's another case of the Guild leadership overstepping, or not sticking to its own rules, and I want to keep kicking them. 2.5 on new media. Stick to that. Negotiate with that. Stop meddling in every other sort of writing.
I keep waiting for them to posthumously unionize egyptian hieroglyphic writers and demand back residuals from dead pharoahs.
Dude. I WANT YOU TO GET YOUR 2.5%. BUT YOU MUST CHILL. I HAVE HIDDEN YOUR KEYS.
victor infante - Jan 10, 2008 3:38:13 am PST #9478 of 10001
To understand what happened at the diner, we shall use Mr. Papaya! This is upsetting because he's the friendliest of fruits.
This was a lot easier when unions would just rough people up to get their way.
Kevin - Jan 10, 2008 4:13:31 am PST #9479 of 10001
Never fall in love with somebody you actually love.
I can see why they are going after reality though, Allyson - the next time this happens, it would put them in a much better place as far as I see it.
Part of the problem here is the WGA voted to go on strike, and the studios went 'So fucking what? We'll put reality on. And we make loads of money from multiple things, so we can wait it out longer too. Roughly until the DGA appears, actually'. I have no problems with studios. What I do have a problem with is the corporate setup basically means a strike under the current situation is ultimately ineffective for the writers.
Of course, the AMPTP members aren't going to let reality go on the table for the above reason without a fight. And that's a fight which is going to cost everybody dear, it appears
Theodosia - Jan 10, 2008 4:13:37 am PST #9480 of 10001
'we all walk this earth feeling we are frauds. The trick is to be grateful and hope the caper doesn't end any time soon"
Too bad the AMPTP doesn't have gears the writers could throw their shoes into.
Kevin - Jan 10, 2008 4:20:25 am PST #9481 of 10001
Never fall in love with somebody you actually love.
Linkage:
Online video sharing sites are reaping the benefits of the ongoing writers' strike in the US.
According to net measurement firm Nielsen Online, some online video sites have doubled their audience since the strike began at the end of October.
Polter-Cow - Jan 10, 2008 9:24:00 am PST #9482 of 10001
What else besides ramen can you scoop? YOU CAN SCOOP THIS WORLD FROM DARKNESS!
Weinstein Says He Reached Deal With Writers.
This could be pretty big. Wonder how many side deals it will take before the AMPTP decides it should get in on that action.
Tom Scola - Jan 10, 2008 12:21:10 pm PST #9483 of 10001
Mr. Scola’s wardrobe by Botany 500
Scabbing, defined: [link]
Polter-Cow - Jan 10, 2008 3:31:14 pm PST #9484 of 10001
What else besides ramen can you scoop? YOU CAN SCOOP THIS WORLD FROM DARKNESS!
From IMDb news, regarding the Golden Globes cancellation:
Best Actress nominee Nikki Blonsky tells MTV News, "It's kind of like you've got your dress, you're getting ready for the senior prom, you've got your hair and your makeup, and somebody goes, 'Prom's canceled!' That's what it's like. This was going to be a super-crazy prom. But it's not going to be."
Those damn mean, ugly nerds.
libkitty - Jan 10, 2008 4:54:35 pm PST #9485 of 10001
Embrace the idea that we are the leaders we've been looking for. Grace Lee Boggs
"It's kind of like you've got your dress, you're getting ready for the senior prom, you've got your hair and your makeup, and somebody goes, 'Prom's canceled!'
Um, it's like that if you're a total idiot and didn't see this coming. I know it takes a while to prepare, but really, I don't think that level of hyperbole does anyone any good.
Of course, this could just me getting all Cranky McCrankypants from lack of sleep and another cold coming on. Feh.