Sunday, September 27, 2009
Rememba, rememba, rememba...when FAME had an abortion scene?
Just a quick one tonight to say the remake of Fame was actually worse than I expected--and believe me, my expectations were lower than what I'd have for a Korean cake. I actually have no idea what the movie was about, even though I know the original by heart. I am still very, very puzzled. What was that movie about? Nothing happened. Occasionally people sang, or danced, or acted...badly. But what was the story? School years passed like a VD during Spring Break, and I have no idea what any of the characters were named. Did I even watch the movie? Did I imagine it? Maybe I fell asleep and was completely unaware. Fame has proven to be an existential nightmare. Save your money, hard drive space, etc... Let's just pretend this never happened.
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Re: My previous comment on FAME(less)
ReplyDeleteA long time ago-- in Galaxy far, far away-- the ellusive notions of fame and notoriety were seemingly considered accessible by either hard work and/or disciplined dedication. To be the best, you had learn (and bleed) HARD in places like FAME's hallowed school. Only then, could you ever become the so-called superstar so many aspire to be.
Blame the democratization and relative accessiblity of today's media, but now almost anybody can become a supposed "Superstar" without any real talent or intelligence. Upload a mindnumbingly silly video on Youtube. Star in a trashy, basic cable reality tv show. Brand, market and manage your own worst personal behavior for the whole world to see. Become famous-- not for your spectacular feats of talent and skill-- but for exactly who you are (for better, or for worse.)
Cynically indictment of today's notion of celebrity, you might point out? Perhaps. But no more cynical than believing you could be infamous for being so inane.
James L
And this is why I pledge my undying love to you, Ms. Luna.
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