Just stupid

Jeffrey Wells of Hollywood Elsewhere thinks the Harry Potter franchise hasn't "mattered for years?" Please.

Even more witless, is a claim by commenter btwnproductions, declaring that the franchise is the "dullest ever."

Adapting one of the most popular series of all time, this is a franchise that has reinvented itself over and over again with directors as diverse as Chris Columbus, Alfonso Cuaron, and David Yates. Not only that, but the quality of the films--regardless of an already great source material--has vastly improved through the years.

If he's complaining that the films aren't tough enough a la The Dark Knight not being R-rated and vulgar and violent, etc, then he's just not getting the point. These movies are for kids, but they are sophisticated--almost to the level of the Pixar releases of the past five-six years. In other words, they give something for adults to tap into, especially in the entertainment department.

Fortunately, many other commenters on the site have refuted this madness much in the same way I am here. Granted, it's only an opinion, but a very brash, arrogant, and ignorant one.

And, as I always say, nobody beats HP when it comes to advertising:

More genius advertising

In response to IFC's 50 Greatest Trailers of All Time, Jeffrey Wells of Hollywood Elsewhere posted this piece of ingenius work:



In addition, a commenter on the blog listed yet another list (from Empire), also worthy of discussion.

My only response to this madness (other than that the Cliffhanger bit is wonderful) is the following:



I would comment further but I gotta run. Until then, enjoy the trailers, they're top-notch.

"I am Sheba, the reincarnation of Shirley Booth!"

Reporting again from Buenos Aires, John Lichman of Spout has thrown together his favorite Jeffrey Wells moments of the past year. Being a Hollywood Elsewhere addict (I really couldn't tell you why), I thought this was hilarious. Check it out--and if you don't know what I'm talking about--check out the link to Wells's blog at the top of the 'actual film criticism' links section (a very questionable placement).

Armond White is always worth a look as well, even if, most of the time, he's completely off-the-fucking-rocker (in the least, he seems to have a strong affection for action movies, maybe just because they don't get ambitious and he has nothing to criticize, I don't know).

And if you haven't already guessed, Jeff Wells likes Armond White (go figure).

Now, where do I fit into all this?