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| Catuli |
Posted - 11/10/2006 : 13:34:39
OK, this is the last time I'll kvetch about having a review declined, after all, it's not every day that the perfect review is declined and such kvetching should be reserved for that unique instance. I alerted the site to the film "The Benny Goodman Story," a bio of the famed clarinetist. The movie, starring Steve Allen, was widely regarded as being sappy and hokey. "Licorice stick" is a common term for clarinet, as a Google search will bear out. Ergo, "Licorice shtick" is the perfect review for this flick. Justice!!! Justice !!! I beckon you!!!! Aaaah, that feels much better.
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| Yukon |
Posted - 11/10/2006 : 17:58:00
Sorry, y'all for doing this in a public fourum, but I too, need to appeal to the Almighty Benj (I sent and PM and an e-mail a week ago but still no reply. I guess this is the best way to get intouch with the boss.) My appeal is for my favourite review that I have written in the past few months.
Saving Private Ryan Phillippe (Flags of our Fathers).
The two movies are very similiar � graphic battle scenes from the Second World War. Many movie reviewers made comparisions between the two films. Steven Spielberg is a producer of Flags of our Fathers.
No reason for a decline was given. The only thing I can think of is factually inaccurate because Phillippe was a naval seaman. However, I'd argue for my review "Saving Private" refers to the Spielberg movie, and "Ryan Phillippe" refers to the Eastwood film.
Also, it's not generic because Phillipe hasn't played a soldier in any other film that I know of.
Is Ryan actually "saved?" I'm not sure, I haven't seen the Flags of our Father, but I think the similarities between the two films are enough for an approval.
I don't think I've publically whined about a decline in the Fourum since my days as a newbie 10 months ago. However, I just love this review so much that I'm willing to fight for it (Figuratively, not literally).
I throw myself at the mercy of Benj. If you disagree and believe it's a fair decline, than I stand by your decision 'cuz it's your site, not mine. |
| Catuli |
Posted - 11/10/2006 : 15:05:46
No. I first received a decline message, then I responded with an explanation, and it was declined again. That's why I was kvetching. When there's still apparent hope, I remain faithful and resolute.
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| Beanmimo |
Posted - 11/10/2006 : 15:00:22
Let that be a warning to y'all,
Always check the decline reason
Though I do admit that there is not always a decline reason.
What happens then?? |
| benj clews |
Posted - 11/10/2006 : 14:45:58
I'm pretty sure I declined this as "Don't understand". That doesn't mean it's an outright rejection, just that I needed further explanation  |
| Catuli |
Posted - 11/10/2006 : 14:43:11
Brass section? Hmmm, some don't know their brass from their oboe.
While shtick might literally mean "bits of business" the idiom connotes effected mannerisms, often in comedic contexts as manifested by Laurel & Hardy and the Three Stooges.
Thanks Randall. No, if a review didn't have to be modified for "Tiger Wood's CaddyShaq" I won't modify mine to "Steve Allen's Licorice Shtick." Now watch somebody else do it and get a zillion votes.
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| randall |
Posted - 11/10/2006 : 13:58:47
Catuli [Gesundheit! Sorry, I keep sneezing!], I agree that the Benny Goodman review was close to perfect, but not cigar-worthy perfect. You got some good advice on how to target the review closer toward this particular movie. |
| BaftaBaby |
Posted - 11/10/2006 : 13:54:16
quote:
Originally posted by Catuli
OK, this is the last time I'll kvetch about having a review declined, after all, it's not every day that the perfect review is declined and such kvetching should be reserved for that unique instance. I alerted the site to the film "The Benny Goodman Story," a bio of the famed clarinetist. The movie, starring Steve Allen, was widely regarded as being sappy and hokey. "Licorice stick" is a common term for clarinet, as a Google search will bear out. Ergo, "Licorice shtick" is the perfect review for this flick. Justice!!! Justice !!! I beckon you!!!! Aaaah, that feels much better.
Hiya
Dunno if you want a serious response, but consider this:
'shtick' is an old vaudeville/music hall term borrowed from Yiddish. In context it means 'a piece of business.' 'Shtickele' means a small piece of business, i.e. something a performer does in his/her act. It has never meant something sappy or hokey. However, given that: I suspect your sweet-n-low-down review might be accepted if you submitted as something akin to: Goodman's licorice shtick. or even Steve Allen's licorice shtick.
Hoping this is helpful. And I DO enjoy your reviews!! [the ones that get through, that is]
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| Demisemicenturian |
Posted - 11/10/2006 : 13:54:10
Trouble is, this could actually apply to lots of films - sappy ones involving sweets, or even which are metaphorically sweet. |
| Whippersnapper. |
Posted - 11/10/2006 : 13:53:51
I wondered whether he suggested you might shtick it up your brass section?
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| Catuli |
Posted - 11/10/2006 : 13:45:34
You mean did he ask me to Benj over?
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| Whippersnapper. |
Posted - 11/10/2006 : 13:38:56
Did Benj tell you exactly where you could shtick it?
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