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Warner Bros. says “No More Movies with Female Leads”

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Warner Bros president of production Jeff Robinov is a complete idiot. (Can you guess how I feel about this?) This fine gentlemen has decided (allegedly, now) that since Jodie Foster’s The Brave One, Emma Robert’s Nancy Drew, Hilary Swank’s The Reaping, and Nicole Kidman’s The Invasion fared poorly at the box office that Warner Bros. will no longer make films with women in the lead roles.

Update: Warner Bros has denied this, but I still feel it needs to be talked about…just to make sure we’re hitting home with how ridiculous this idea is.
Let’s address why those films might not have done so well:
The Brave One – With Jodie Foster coming off hits like Panic Room and Flight Plan, how could this one not be a hit? Oh yeah – maybe because no one has been going to Jodie Foster movies since Contact. On top of that, Jodie Foster’s core audience is largely female (can’t imagine why), and it might be – JUST MAYBE – that they don’t want to see a revenge picture. Maybe.

Nancy Drew – Let’s see…did you see an ad for this thing? I didn’t. I had no idea a Nancy Drew movie even came out until I walked into the theater and it was playing. Obviously, I’m not the target audience, but Nancy Drew was released in the summer – I assume as counter programming – and that doesn’t always work. Why wasn’t this film released at a less crowded time? If it had been, a few people might have seen it.
Reaper and Invasion – I lump these two movies together because THEY WERE TERRIBLE! It’s not that the movies has female characters in them…it’s that they were bad movies.

NOTE TO WARNER BROS – STOP MAKING CRAP and PEOPLE WILL GO TO THE THEATER TO WATCH YOUR MOVIES!
That is all.
via Slashfilm

Warner Bros. says “No More Movies with Female Leads”

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warner.jpg

Warner Bros president of production Jeff Robinov is a complete idiot. (Can you guess how I feel about this?) This fine gentlemen has decided (allegedly, now) that since Jodie Foster’s The Brave One, Emma Robert’s Nancy Drew, Hilary Swank’s The Reaping, and Nicole Kidman’s The Invasion fared poorly at the box office that Warner Bros. will no longer make films with women in the lead roles.

Update: Warner Bros has denied this, but I still feel it needs to be talked about…just to make sure we’re hitting home with how ridiculous this idea is.
Let’s address why those films might not have done so well:
The Brave One – With Jodie Foster coming off hits like Panic Room and Flight Plan, how could this one not be a hit? Oh yeah – maybe because no one has been going to Jodie Foster movies since Contact. On top of that, Jodie Foster’s core audience is largely female (can’t imagine why), and it might be – JUST MAYBE – that they don’t want to see a revenge picture. Maybe.

Nancy Drew – Let’s see…did you see an ad for this thing? I didn’t. I had no idea a Nancy Drew movie even came out until I walked into the theater and it was playing. Obviously, I’m not the target audience, but Nancy Drew was released in the summer – I assume as counter programming – and that doesn’t always work. Why wasn’t this film released at a less crowded time? If it had been, a few people might have seen it.
Reaper and Invasion – I lump these two movies together because THEY WERE TERRIBLE! It’s not that the movies has female characters in them…it’s that they were bad movies.

NOTE TO WARNER BROS – STOP MAKING CRAP and PEOPLE WILL GO TO THE THEATER TO WATCH YOUR MOVIES!
That is all.
via Slashfilm

So, What’s Your Favorite Halloween Flick?

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With my favorite holiday Halloween just around the corner, I thought I’d open a forum on what are the best spooky holiday flicks.
So, what do you think? What is your favorite Halloween movie? Are you a classic fan & go with the ever-entertaining Michael Meyers? Or are you more of a Jason or Freddy fan.
You tell me.

4 Qualities of a Great Police Officer 

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Believe it or not, despite what many people may think, police officers are critical for a functional society. They are there to uphold the law and maintain order while also maintaining the well-being of community members. However, not just anyone can be expected to uphold this important role. 

Becoming a great police officer requires more than just physical skills. It demands a unique set of qualities that will ultimately distinguish themselves from the rest. If you have great respect for the police force and would like to imagine becoming a police officer yourself one day, then here are some of the most important qualities you should have.

Integrity

At the heart of the best police officers is unwavering integrity. Integrity is the cornerstone of trust between law enforcement and society members. Great police officers adhere to a strict code of principles and lead with morality at all times. When they act with integrity, they build their credibility and ultimately foster a positive relationship with members of the public. 

The police officers who have gone down as being known as “bad seeds” in history are the ones who have acted without integrity. In truth, the more police officers we have with unwavering integrity, the better we could improve police officers’ reputations.

Empathy

There’s a difference between compassion and full-fledged empathy. A good police officer doesn’t just understand the position of people, but deeply understands it. This is because policing goes so much further than just enforcing laws. It’s about explaining laws and understanding everyone’s position in the community. 

An excellent police officer acts with empathy and compassion at all times and recognizes that each situation of every person is unique. This will help when dealing with tense situations, and building bridges between police officers and the communities they serve.

Communication Skills

Communication is everything when it comes to addressing the law. You can’t just bark rules at people, but you have to rather explain to them why the rules are set in place. The more that you can provide meaning behind rules, and the more you can communicate why you’re asking someone to do something, the more likely they are to comply. After all, excellent communication is a part of conveying laws accurately so that people understand what they are and aren’t allowed to do.

Adaptability

Policing often comes with extremely challenging and unpredictable moments that require quick thinking and adaptability. A good police officer knows how to roll with the punches and exhibits quick problem-solving and fast reactions. Whether it’s handling an emergency, or trying to calm down a physical conflict, police officers have to be able to think of original ways to solve problems without automatically resorting to violence.

Best Blogs on Movie Reviews

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Movies are produced around the world on a regular basis. Some are backed by major film networks while the others are done independently by small groups or individuals with minimal budgets. Regardless, they make the movie industry alive and entertain people of all ages.
Statistics from the popular Internet Movie Database (IMDB) shows that among countries active in film productions, India tops the list. The U.S., Japan, China and France follow in the top 5.
Movie fans always look forward to the next film releases whether in their own country or abroad. Fortunately with the internet, they can now easily keep track of upcoming movies via reviews by professional bloggers and critics. Here are some blogs worth following if you want honest reviews without much celebrity worship. [Read more…]