Comments on: Meat, Dave? http://blog.rifftrax.com/2008/07/10/meat-dave/ We don't make fun of blogs, we write them! Sun, 12 Feb 2012 19:28:49 -0600 http://wordpress.org/?v=2.8.6 hourly 1 By: Glen B.Wang http://blog.rifftrax.com/2008/07/10/meat-dave/comment-page-2/#comment-14326 Glen B.Wang Sat, 16 Aug 2008 07:46:09 +0000 http://blog.rifftrax.com/2008/07/10/meat-dave/#comment-14326 Ouch, sad to hear that not all things turn out as you envision in your original draft (reminds me of comic artist/writer turned director Frank Miller who was also disillusioned with the Hollywood treatment when he first wrote the draft for the Robocop sequel). But then again, Hollywood always tend to get a bit grubby when it comes to money and stuff; all of that depends on whether an idea is potential enough to attract viewers. However, no matter how original the material is, studio execs have a dreadful habit of interfering with one's artistic work and mesh it with other nonsensical elements (imagining yourself drawing Dick Dastardly's moustache on Mona Lisa's face ). I think the movie would work best if it were made independently as you (as well as other trusted crew) have total control of the material but that's just my opinion. As for the Rifftrax version of Meet Dave, I think it'd work perfectly since you served as co-writer; riffing your own work is something that is truly unheard of even during the early days of MST3K! Ouch, sad to hear that not all things turn out as you envision in your original draft (reminds me of comic artist/writer turned director Frank Miller who was also disillusioned with the Hollywood treatment when he first wrote the draft for the Robocop sequel). But then again, Hollywood always tend to get a bit grubby when it comes to money and stuff; all of that depends on whether an idea is potential enough to attract viewers. However, no matter how original the material is, studio execs have a dreadful habit of interfering with one’s artistic work and mesh it with other nonsensical elements (imagining yourself drawing Dick Dastardly’s moustache on Mona Lisa’s face ). I think the movie would work best if it were made independently as you (as well as other trusted crew) have total control of the material but that’s just my opinion.

As for the Rifftrax version of Meet Dave, I think it’d work perfectly since you served as co-writer; riffing your own work is something that is truly unheard of even during the early days of MST3K!

]]> By: adel al mutairi http://blog.rifftrax.com/2008/07/10/meat-dave/comment-page-1/#comment-13483 adel al mutairi Fri, 01 Aug 2008 16:57:41 +0000 http://blog.rifftrax.com/2008/07/10/meat-dave/#comment-13483 i like this movie i like this movie

]]> By: Viktor http://blog.rifftrax.com/2008/07/10/meat-dave/comment-page-1/#comment-12934 Viktor Fri, 18 Jul 2008 20:39:11 +0000 http://blog.rifftrax.com/2008/07/10/meat-dave/#comment-12934 This is the BEST acting of Eddie Murphy !!! He's da best !!! This is the BEST acting of Eddie Murphy !!! He’s da best !!!

]]> By: Brian O. http://blog.rifftrax.com/2008/07/10/meat-dave/comment-page-1/#comment-12854 Brian O. Thu, 17 Jul 2008 17:33:49 +0000 http://blog.rifftrax.com/2008/07/10/meat-dave/#comment-12854 Speaking of ginormous heads, I spotted this at: http://zip.4chan.org/tv/src/1216283208013.jpg (grab it while it lasts, or I can provide a copy in e-mail). Imagine taking a nap while being driven to work, or vacation, or whatever. And the first thing you see when you wake up is THIS staring back at you from a flatbed trailer. Speaking of ginormous heads, I spotted this at: http://zip.4chan.org/tv/src/1216283208013.jpg

(grab it while it lasts, or I can provide a copy in e-mail).

Imagine taking a nap while being driven to work, or vacation, or whatever. And the first thing you see when you wake up is THIS staring back at you from a flatbed trailer.

]]> By: Marty (Gromit) http://blog.rifftrax.com/2008/07/10/meat-dave/comment-page-1/#comment-12742 Marty (Gromit) Mon, 14 Jul 2008 18:56:03 +0000 http://blog.rifftrax.com/2008/07/10/meat-dave/#comment-12742 It's amazing how brain dead Hollywood is, can't label it as sci-fi because they never do well, you know, like ET, Star Wars, Men in Black, Jurrasic Park, The Matrix.... Look at this list: http://www.imdb.com/boxoffice/alltimegross Count the movies in the top 100 that have a sci-fi aspect to them... It’s amazing how brain dead Hollywood is, can’t label it as sci-fi because they never do well, you know, like ET, Star Wars, Men in Black, Jurrasic Park, The Matrix….

Look at this list:

http://www.imdb.com/boxoffice/alltimegross

Count the movies in the top 100 that have a sci-fi aspect to them…

]]> By: Nanobots http://blog.rifftrax.com/2008/07/10/meat-dave/comment-page-1/#comment-12737 Nanobots Mon, 14 Jul 2008 01:18:00 +0000 http://blog.rifftrax.com/2008/07/10/meat-dave/#comment-12737 Yeah, I remember really liking "Cracked" magazine when I was younger. But now when I read something at their web site, it's utter garbage. Rarely to they have anything really funny-clever to say, mostly it's just crap which the writer thinks is funny. Yeah, I remember really liking “Cracked” magazine when I was younger. But now when I read something at their web site, it’s utter garbage. Rarely to they have anything really funny-clever to say, mostly it’s just crap which the writer thinks is funny.

]]> By: justhesh http://blog.rifftrax.com/2008/07/10/meat-dave/comment-page-1/#comment-12730 justhesh Sun, 13 Jul 2008 03:42:14 +0000 http://blog.rifftrax.com/2008/07/10/meat-dave/#comment-12730 From what I hear, you have accomplished your goal of creating a good movie for the kiddos and their elders. So congrats, Bill, and good luck. geek moment: the Warner Brothers cartoons were never intended for children, it just trickles down. So, sort of the opposite direction of this movie. From what I hear, you have accomplished your goal of creating a good movie for the kiddos and their elders. So congrats, Bill, and good luck.

geek moment: the Warner Brothers cartoons were never intended for children, it just trickles down. So, sort of the opposite direction of this movie.

]]> By: Natureboy (Ken) http://blog.rifftrax.com/2008/07/10/meat-dave/comment-page-1/#comment-12727 Natureboy (Ken) Sat, 12 Jul 2008 23:23:36 +0000 http://blog.rifftrax.com/2008/07/10/meat-dave/#comment-12727 Bill, it is refreshing to hear you are okay with any crap you may receive about your screenplay. After the whining I heard from the Cartoon Dump troop over my little riff of one of their efforts, I applaud you being a man about light ribbing on your work. You movie will still be good. Have faith. Bill, it is refreshing to hear you are okay with any crap you may receive about your screenplay. After the whining I heard from the Cartoon Dump troop over my little riff of one of their efforts, I applaud you being a man about light ribbing on your work.

You movie will still be good. Have faith.

]]> By: Mike M http://blog.rifftrax.com/2008/07/10/meat-dave/comment-page-1/#comment-12726 Mike M Sat, 12 Jul 2008 23:16:56 +0000 http://blog.rifftrax.com/2008/07/10/meat-dave/#comment-12726 Thanks for this blog (I just found it). I haven't read all the comments here yet, but I've written a couple scripts in the past so I just find it very interesting to read about someone who's doing it on a bigger level. I'd actually be very curious to read about the actual experience of both writing and developing a movie--both the good and the bad. Is there a chance you'll actually do this? Thanks. -Mike Thanks for this blog (I just found it). I haven’t read all the comments here yet, but I’ve written a couple scripts in the past so I just find it very interesting to read about someone who’s doing it on a bigger level.

I’d actually be very curious to read about the actual experience of both writing and developing a movie–both the good and the bad. Is there a chance you’ll actually do this?

Thanks.

-Mike

]]> By: » Film Review: Meet Davd (2008) http://blog.rifftrax.com/2008/07/10/meat-dave/comment-page-1/#comment-12725 » Film Review: Meet Davd (2008) Sat, 12 Jul 2008 22:55:54 +0000 http://blog.rifftrax.com/2008/07/10/meat-dave/#comment-12725 [...] people’s movies as part of MYSTERY SCIENCE THEATER 3000, THE FILM CREW, and RIFFTRAX. In this post, Crobett speculates on the possibility of doing a Rifftrax for MEET DAVE: in general, he thinks the [...] [...] people’s movies as part of MYSTERY SCIENCE THEATER 3000, THE FILM CREW, and RIFFTRAX. In this post, Crobett speculates on the possibility of doing a Rifftrax for MEET DAVE: in general, he thinks the [...]

]]> By: wakachiwaka http://blog.rifftrax.com/2008/07/10/meat-dave/comment-page-1/#comment-12724 wakachiwaka Sat, 12 Jul 2008 21:41:26 +0000 http://blog.rifftrax.com/2008/07/10/meat-dave/#comment-12724 No no no... Nobody goes to movies anymore because they can just download them for free on the Internet a week before they come out. Right? RIGHT?!!? No no no…

Nobody goes to movies anymore because they can just download them for free on the Internet a week before they come out. Right? RIGHT?!!?

]]> By: Eric http://blog.rifftrax.com/2008/07/10/meat-dave/comment-page-1/#comment-12722 Eric Sat, 12 Jul 2008 19:59:41 +0000 http://blog.rifftrax.com/2008/07/10/meat-dave/#comment-12722 Well that was enlightening. I'm putting my dreams of becoming a screenwriter in a plastic bag so I can take them behind the shed and beat them to death with a shovel. Well that was enlightening. I’m putting my dreams of becoming a screenwriter in a plastic bag so I can take them behind the shed and beat them to death with a shovel.

]]> By: David http://blog.rifftrax.com/2008/07/10/meat-dave/comment-page-1/#comment-12721 David Sat, 12 Jul 2008 18:57:52 +0000 http://blog.rifftrax.com/2008/07/10/meat-dave/#comment-12721 It's amazing how studios are always wondering why their movies bomb. The answer is simple: it's because they don't take risks, even when they know they should. Most movies that are deemed "risky" often wind up classics. But because studios want to play it "safe," they turn potentially good movies into garbage by pumping them full of tired plot points, pop culture references, and jokes. Ironically, playing it safe has become more of a risk than being risky. It’s amazing how studios are always wondering why their movies bomb. The answer is simple: it’s because they don’t take risks, even when they know they should. Most movies that are deemed “risky” often wind up classics. But because studios want to play it “safe,” they turn potentially good movies into garbage by pumping them full of tired plot points, pop culture references, and jokes. Ironically, playing it safe has become more of a risk than being risky.

]]> By: The Tingler http://blog.rifftrax.com/2008/07/10/meat-dave/comment-page-1/#comment-12718 The Tingler Sat, 12 Jul 2008 10:36:13 +0000 http://blog.rifftrax.com/2008/07/10/meat-dave/#comment-12718 Oh god, now THAT must surely be a guaranteed Rifftrax! Oh god, now THAT must surely be a guaranteed Rifftrax!

]]> By: Brian O. http://blog.rifftrax.com/2008/07/10/meat-dave/comment-page-1/#comment-12714 Brian O. Sat, 12 Jul 2008 04:55:25 +0000 http://blog.rifftrax.com/2008/07/10/meat-dave/#comment-12714 I bet crime in your neighborhood would go WAY down. I bet crime in your neighborhood would go WAY down.

]]> By: mkl http://blog.rifftrax.com/2008/07/10/meat-dave/comment-page-1/#comment-12711 mkl Sat, 12 Jul 2008 04:02:54 +0000 http://blog.rifftrax.com/2008/07/10/meat-dave/#comment-12711 From the salon.com review: "His timing is still sharp, even with lackluster -- although far from dismal -- material. (The script is by Rob Greenberg and Bill Corbett.)" "Far From Dismal!!" That's a usable blurb, no? From the salon.com review:

“His timing is still sharp, even with lackluster — although far from dismal — material. (The script is by Rob Greenberg and Bill Corbett.)”

“Far From Dismal!!”

That’s a usable blurb, no?

]]> By: euphoriafish http://blog.rifftrax.com/2008/07/10/meat-dave/comment-page-1/#comment-12705 euphoriafish Sat, 12 Jul 2008 02:00:45 +0000 http://blog.rifftrax.com/2008/07/10/meat-dave/#comment-12705 I dunno... the one summer I worked in a movie theater, I saw a lot of really stupid people going to a lot of really stupid movies without displaying any signs of wanting something more intelligent. Dodgeball, Soul Plane, The Stepford Wives remake, White Chicks... The list goes on and on! I dunno… the one summer I worked in a movie theater, I saw a lot of really stupid people going to a lot of really stupid movies without displaying any signs of wanting something more intelligent. Dodgeball, Soul Plane, The Stepford Wives remake, White Chicks… The list goes on and on!

]]> By: euphoriafish http://blog.rifftrax.com/2008/07/10/meat-dave/comment-page-1/#comment-12704 euphoriafish Sat, 12 Jul 2008 01:59:33 +0000 http://blog.rifftrax.com/2008/07/10/meat-dave/#comment-12704 I dunno... the one summer I worked in a movie theater, I saw a lot of really stupid people going to a lot of really stupid movies. Dodgeball, Soul Plane, The Stepford Wives remake, White Chicks... The list goes on and on! I dunno… the one summer I worked in a movie theater, I saw a lot of really stupid people going to a lot of really stupid movies. Dodgeball, Soul Plane, The Stepford Wives remake, White Chicks… The list goes on and on!

]]> By: Isaac http://blog.rifftrax.com/2008/07/10/meat-dave/comment-page-1/#comment-12702 Isaac Fri, 11 Jul 2008 23:48:39 +0000 http://blog.rifftrax.com/2008/07/10/meat-dave/#comment-12702 I repeat, "Cracked" is garbage. I repeat, “Cracked” is garbage.

]]> By: evilash http://blog.rifftrax.com/2008/07/10/meat-dave/comment-page-1/#comment-12699 evilash Fri, 11 Jul 2008 22:25:46 +0000 http://blog.rifftrax.com/2008/07/10/meat-dave/#comment-12699 If it's not good it could only mean that it was because of all the changes. OR it could be that you having a major brain fart. Either way, I am looking forward to seeing it. If it’s not good it could only mean that it was because of all the changes. OR it could be that you having a major brain fart. Either way, I am looking forward to seeing it.

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