Comments on: JJ Abrams Hires Writers For MI4 – Can He Deliver MI4 And Star Trek Sequel For 2011?

By: Blurpyfrogs of the Universe UNITE!

Blurpyfrogs of the Universe UNITE! — Tue, 24 Nov 2009 21:18:10 +0000

112 & 108
Andy Patterson is right about everything whether you like it or not, zhi. And I was one of those junior high kids only a few years ago so don’t call me grandpa. Go pick a fight with someone of your own level of intelligence – like maybe on a Brittany Spears thread.

By: Mombasa

Mombasa — Sun, 18 Oct 2009 16:15:48 +0000

“summer 2011 is looking a little too crowded, with spiderman 4, thor, capt. america, harry potter 8, cars 2, green lantern, and kung-fu panda 2, i think trek would do better for a christmas 2011 release”

Oh well another bucket load of brainless crap then.

By: Harry Ballz

Harry Ballz — Mon, 10 Aug 2009 18:38:38 +0000

S. John Ross

your suggestion has left me breathless!

By: S. John Ross

S. John Ross — Mon, 10 Aug 2009 10:08:32 +0000

#117: “I agree with some previous posters. JJ’s strength seems to be as producer/project manager. While his direction of ST09 was good, it could have been, visually, a better film.”

Definitely. My main hope is that if they’re sticking with the same writers, it’s critical that the next director understands the same thing JJ Abrams clearly does: when the script makes no sense, run the story at double speed so nobody can catch their breath long enough to notice.

By: Brian Kirsch

Brian Kirsch — Mon, 10 Aug 2009 02:56:07 +0000

Now, back to the original topic……

I agree with some previous posters. JJ’s strength seems to be as producer/project manager. While his direction of ST09 was good, it could have been, visually, a better film. If he decides to direct the sequel, I’ll be fine with that. I have faith he’d do a good job. But with so much on his plate, I’d almost rather see him pass the reigns. The idea of Nimoy or Frakes is growing on me……..

As an added bonus, Nimoy as director would send The (”still haven’t seen the movie”) Shat over the edge!

(Sorry, I couldn’t resist…..LOL!)

By: Brian Kirsch

Brian Kirsch — Mon, 10 Aug 2009 02:37:38 +0000

#115 – Well said, sir!!

Many, if not most, of the great films of the past 100 years have been made by people who’s “lifestyle” would make your skin crawl. Hollywood has many “closets”. Why focus on religion?

By: S. John Ross

S. John Ross — Sun, 09 Aug 2009 23:50:45 +0000

#114: “It makes my skin crawl that these otherwise intelligent people support such a lifestyle.”

Lots of otherwise intelligent people are Christian, Hindu, Muslim, Jewish etc … religion isn’t about intellect one way or the other; it never has been. It’s about society (tradition, cultural inertia) and emotional need, and we all have our perceived place in society, and we all have our emotional needs. For some of us, that adds up to believing in Santa Claus or God or Magic Space Bombers and E-Meters and stuff. Same-same. Understanding leads to tolerance.

By: Bob Tompkins

Bob Tompkins — Sun, 09 Aug 2009 17:42:38 +0000

I try to avoid projects with any of the L. Ron Hubbard crowd [Travolta and Cruise in particular], though that taint is most everywhere these days. I’d guess it would be difficult to find a project anywhere without someone on staff who hasn’t had their liver or spleen audited.

It makes my skin crawl that these otherwise intelligent people support such a lifestyle.

By: Harry Ballz

Harry Ballz — Sun, 09 Aug 2009 16:46:39 +0000

Andy, there seems to be some strange buzzing noise on this thread. Must be a pesky mosquito! Best to ignore it!

By: zhi

zhi — Sun, 09 Aug 2009 13:46:46 +0000

108: So you picked up your urge to issue death threats to people younger than you from teaching Junior High? No wonder you’re not allowed within several miles of a school anymore.

Oh wait, you love old Spider-MAn comics. Isn’t that cute. I guess that makes up for all those kids you threatened.