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a1na2
11-11-2007, 07:39 AM
Do you judge a film or play based on the political activism of the actors involved?
BucEyedPea
11-11-2007, 07:41 AM
No. I go by if I'd like that type of movie: genre, message. I also like certain directors and will see based on that or if I have a crush on an actor.
Deberg_1990
11-11-2007, 07:41 AM
As long as they are members of FAG, its all good.
Adept Havelock
11-11-2007, 09:34 AM
No more than I would judge Wagner's music because he was an anti-semite, or Poe's writing because of his alcoholism and drug addiction.

Art exists independent of the artist, except when perceived by a small mind.
banyon
11-11-2007, 09:36 AM
No more than I would judge Wagner's music because he was an anti-semite, or Poe's writing because of his alcoholism and drug addiction.

Art exists independent of the artist, except when perceived by a small mind.

Indeed. The smallest.
Cochise
11-11-2007, 09:51 AM
I'm probably not going to watch something that is openly hostile to my beliefs - something that is 'preachy'. But, if it's an open liberal just playing a part, who cares?
Cochise
11-11-2007, 09:52 AM
WTF is with these four poll options anyway?
Pitt Gorilla
11-11-2007, 11:05 PM
What is the difference in the two "no" options?
a1na2
11-12-2007, 04:18 AM
What is the difference in the two "no" options?

If it has to be explained you are more politically uninformed than anyone that I've ever encountered. You shame the name of Pittsburg State.
Saulbadguy
11-12-2007, 06:52 AM
If it has to be explained you are more politically uninformed than anyone that I've ever encountered. You shame the name of Pittsburg State.
More than this guy?
Braincase
11-12-2007, 07:38 AM
Most actors have zero credibility, because they don't have the education, nor the experience living life in the real world. Alec Baldwin got thrown out of college for cheating, Michael Moore has similar educational issues. Robert Redford played baseball at the University of Colorado, but got thrown out for drinking. George Clooney has a similar pedigree.

The only Hollywood actor that I would seriously listen to - James Woods. He's no pseudo-intellectual. I might listen to the Governator as well.
Fishpicker
11-12-2007, 07:46 AM
Most actors have zero credibility, because they don't have the education, nor the experience living life in the real world. Alec Baldwin got thrown out of college for cheating, Michael Moore has similar educational issues. Robert Redford played baseball at the University of Colorado, but got thrown out for drinking. George Clooney has a similar pedigree.

The only Hollywood actor that I would seriously listen to - James Woods. He's no pseudo-intellectual. I might listen to the Governator as well.

all true. you're right about James Woods, he has a better track record fighting terrorism than Rudy, Bush, and everyone else.
patteeu
11-12-2007, 09:52 AM
I voted the second "YES" only because it can impact me at the margin. If I like the music or the movie, I'll listen to or watch it regardless of who's in it. In music I rarely concern myself with the artist's political positions. If it comes down to two movies that I'm not all that wild about, all else being equal, I'll chose the Ron Silver movie over the Robert Redford movie.
Pitt Gorilla
11-12-2007, 09:56 AM
If it has to be explained you are more politically uninformed than anyone that I've ever encountered. You shame the name of Pittsburg State.Fine, I am more politically uninformed than anyone that you've ever encountered. Now, please explain the difference.
a1na2
11-12-2007, 06:01 PM
Fine, I am more politically uninformed than anyone that you've ever encountered. Now, please explain the difference.

Why on God's green earth would I want to enlighten you?

BTW, this is how I keep an asshole in suspense.

Just try for a while to understand the difference. It will come to you unless you are actually totally inept.
banyon
11-12-2007, 06:10 PM
Yeah pitt, you're the dumb one. :rolleyes: Much dumber I guess than someone who can't even get the subject/verb agreement right in their poll question.
|Zach|
11-12-2007, 06:17 PM
Yeah pitt, you're the dumb one. :rolleyes: Much dumber I guess than someone who can't even get the subject/verb agreement right in their poll question.
ROFL
Jenson71
11-12-2007, 07:45 PM
Why on God's green earth would I want to enlighten you?

BTW, this is how I keep an asshole in suspense.

Just try for a while to understand the difference. It will come to you unless you are actually totally inept.

Your poll making abilities are totally inept. Were you shot in the frontal lobe while serving?
'Hamas' Jenkins
11-12-2007, 10:38 PM
Most actors have zero credibility, because they don't have the education, nor the experience living life in the real world. Alec Baldwin got thrown out of college for cheating, Michael Moore has similar educational issues. Robert Redford played baseball at the University of Colorado, but got thrown out for drinking. George Clooney has a similar pedigree.

The only Hollywood actor that I would seriously listen to - James Woods. He's no pseudo-intellectual. I might listen to the Governator as well.

Matt Damon was a college dropout too. Finished 12 hours short of graduating from Harvard. He must be a dumbass as well :p
BIG_DADDY
11-12-2007, 11:17 PM
Depends on the actor. I can't think of any I see off the top of my head.
a1na2
11-13-2007, 01:12 AM
Your poll making abilities are totally inept. Were you shot in the frontal lobe while serving?

Your post making abilities are inept. Were you born without a brain?

So, if you don't like it why post? Put one up that you think is better.
Pitt Gorilla
11-13-2007, 09:54 AM
Why on God's green earth would I want to enlighten you?

BTW, this is how I keep an asshole in suspense.

Just try for a while to understand the difference. It will come to you unless you are actually totally inept.If you can't discern a difference either, just admit as much.

I don't know how my seeking clarity could upset you so much.
Cochise
11-13-2007, 10:12 AM
You shame the name of Pittsburg State.

I don't understand what that means.

:Poke:
Saulbadguy
11-13-2007, 10:19 AM
I don't understand what that means.

:Poke:
Tom is a college graduate?
Cochise
11-13-2007, 11:10 AM
Tom is a college graduate?

I thought he was a special forces commando or something.
a1na2
11-14-2007, 04:24 AM
If you can't discern a difference either, just admit as much.

I don't know how my seeking clarity could upset you so much.

Who says I'm upset? I just don't feed trolls, and in this thread that's all you are.

You are the one that is having a problem understanding the difference. I honestly don't care what your opinion is. You didn't vote so you are just being a stick.