tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8303240770763546035.post7208829960854755066..comments2024-03-17T09:14:10.329-07:00Comments on Laini Taylor's blog: A strange plea: see John CarterLaini Taylorhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/14064837312936707024noreply@blogger.comBlogger24125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8303240770763546035.post-75892266625245536562012-03-26T12:20:25.908-07:002012-03-26T12:20:25.908-07:00Hi Laini, I am late to the comments here but wante...Hi Laini, I am late to the comments here but wanted to say that John Carter was awesome and I don't get either why it received such bad reviews. My husband is a huge Mars series fan and so convinced me as well and I thought it was so great that you made the plea to see the film opening weekend...you are wonderful!Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8303240770763546035.post-47429224797574348652012-03-07T15:09:36.819-08:002012-03-07T15:09:36.819-08:00I'm definitely going. I love that you're p...I'm definitely going. I love that you're promoting appreciation for the big budget sci-fi film. You need to push some Universal films -- That way, yours will be made quicker.;) I'm dying to see it come to live on the big screen!!Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8303240770763546035.post-70148857460866472752012-03-07T02:07:46.238-08:002012-03-07T02:07:46.238-08:00WOW! i'm looking forward to see this movieWOW! i'm looking forward to see this moviemake up tipshttp://saintgermainmakeup.com/noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8303240770763546035.post-83533261265679338672012-03-06T17:15:31.785-08:002012-03-06T17:15:31.785-08:00There's a great new TED talk up this week, by ...There's a great new TED talk up this week, by the JOHN CARTER director, Andrew Stanton. All about the "clues to a great story." 'Tis awesome, especially about 17 minutes in, when he talks about a sense of wonder and how (and why) artists try to share it with others. Bingo.<br /><br />John Carter and basketball -- what a weekend!Tracy Davisnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8303240770763546035.post-53462396597785355782012-03-05T08:26:32.405-08:002012-03-05T08:26:32.405-08:00This week I have been asking my brothers (who are ...This week I have been asking my brothers (who are all adults) what they thought about John Carter. None of them seemed interested. All of my brothers grew up loving Star Wars but none of them ever geeked out about it. And they still go see Sci-fi so I tried digging a little deeper. One brother said he didn't understand what the movie was suppose to be about. Another said I don't understand why he can jump so high and far. And lastly one said I think it looks like The Mummy or The Scorpion King which when it all boils down to it all he was saying was it looks Disney. So why I think there is not more buzz and such about the film is one the trailer is confusing and two it is a Disney film and guys who like action film think Disney Action film is an oxymoron. Not that I agree with them or think they are right, I just thought I would share what I discovered.Connie Onniehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10755735823343995810noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8303240770763546035.post-44414603781295036592012-03-04T20:33:58.383-08:002012-03-04T20:33:58.383-08:00Dude, if I had known about Firefly when Serenity c...Dude, if I had known about Firefly when Serenity came out (I assume this is the Serenity you're talking about) I totally would have gone to see it in the theater. Probably multiple times. Sigh. So good. <br /><br />But this looks fairly awesome as well. Must go see!Commander Kiphttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16522248186154473626noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8303240770763546035.post-9338029176442635332012-03-02T09:34:49.206-08:002012-03-02T09:34:49.206-08:00OMG! SciFi isn't my go-to genre, however I...OMG! SciFi isn't my go-to genre, however I'm in for three reasons; 1. Because you recommend it; I respect your assessment as an expert in the field, 2. Taylor! I could watch him sit quietly for hours, but watching him moving around will be even better :-), 3. Andrew Stanton! We are a Pixar family. And Andrew's talents are beyond awesome. He can tell a story. Even though this isn't Pixar, only Disney, his talent will be the shiny bow, the whipped cream and cherries on top! Thank you!Lady Optimistic https://www.blogger.com/profile/17870323930201172882noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8303240770763546035.post-36821374337695410922012-03-01T20:08:45.884-08:002012-03-01T20:08:45.884-08:00I will see it. I love that actor, and want to see ...I will see it. I love that actor, and want to see more of him! Support Tim Riggins, I say!!<br /><br />:)Amberhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04680903854519503303noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8303240770763546035.post-59427671624655773632012-03-01T16:27:53.975-08:002012-03-01T16:27:53.975-08:00Heck yes, and thanks for the heads up! This is the...Heck yes, and thanks for the heads up! This is the kind of movie those big screens are FOR. Taking the kids. :)Tracy Davisnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8303240770763546035.post-60576295141320384102012-03-01T15:37:28.283-08:002012-03-01T15:37:28.283-08:00I couldn't agree MORE!! I want more big budget...I couldn't agree MORE!! I want more big budget sci-fi movies!! I LOVE them!! Teheheh! <br /><br />FrankieSM Bloodinghttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09971299586092717838noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8303240770763546035.post-74085756181372409702012-03-01T15:34:38.209-08:002012-03-01T15:34:38.209-08:00I've been excited for this one since December....I've been excited for this one since December. Thanks for the reminder that it's almost here! :o)Myrna Fosterhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13534358757278599925noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8303240770763546035.post-11462038158483743692012-03-01T14:16:33.267-08:002012-03-01T14:16:33.267-08:00Oh, ANDREW STANTON is involved with this? I'm ...Oh, ANDREW STANTON is involved with this? I'm sold!! I didn't know that, and I was lukewarm about the trailer. I also didn't know this was a tale of Barsoom. Now I'm all over it.<br /><br />Thanks for spreading the word!! I'm there opening weekend!<br /><br />Cheers,<br />RitaRitahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03823648489427679440noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8303240770763546035.post-22878851419239906072012-03-01T12:18:54.003-08:002012-03-01T12:18:54.003-08:00I am at least going to see Tim Riggins in a loin c...I am at least going to see Tim Riggins in a loin cloth....<br /><br />But yes. More fantasy/sci-fi. It is way more interesting and fun. <br /><br />I bothers me that crap like Transformers does well. After the first one, I refused to see another one.Caroline Coughlinhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00648424420680985166noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8303240770763546035.post-31289685253959622442012-03-01T12:17:50.216-08:002012-03-01T12:17:50.216-08:00Hi Laini! This movie looks thrilling. Certain imag...Hi Laini! This movie looks thrilling. Certain imagery reminds me of Daughter of Smoke and Bone, which gave me chills. *dying for book two*Jordan McMakinhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14524307244794669492noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8303240770763546035.post-74970983051726081392012-03-01T11:31:38.455-08:002012-03-01T11:31:38.455-08:00SO glad you want to spread the word about this mov...SO glad you want to spread the word about this movie! I have been nervous that it won't do well, but I LOVE the cast and want it to be good! Also, random coincidence? I JUST blogged about Tim Riggins and how Friday Night Lights is a clinic in storytelling! Go Tim! Hope your movie opens big!Molly Hallhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00750066072893963735noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8303240770763546035.post-36785668453404424602012-03-01T10:46:34.999-08:002012-03-01T10:46:34.999-08:00Kate: hi! You can always bring a book to read duri...Kate: hi! You can always bring a book to read during all the pre-advertising crap :-)<br /><br />NKR: Yay!<br /><br />Amber Elise: *see* you there :-)<br /><br />Catherine, aww shucks, hope it's worth it!<br /><br />Connie Onnie, I know, me too, but given the director's background, I have hope. Fingers crossed!<br /><br />Mordicai, I don't know the books, but maybe I'll check them out some day.<br /><br />Erin, no chance of dragging friends? I think as long as something genre is GOOD there is always the chance of winning people over.<br /><br />Sharon, ha, totally: for 12-yr-old boys and grown women in equal measure :-)Laini Taylorhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14064837312936707024noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8303240770763546035.post-28296477942565964922012-03-01T10:12:46.565-08:002012-03-01T10:12:46.565-08:00Looks great! Hey, who doesn't love an adventur...Looks great! Hey, who doesn't love an adventurous sci-fi flick that offers all that fabulous eye candy (hello biceps!)? My 12-yr-old son will love it (the action, the story, not the biceps--those are for me). We're in!sharonwrotehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16693117403850550162noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8303240770763546035.post-31583674715649800452012-03-01T09:48:29.870-08:002012-03-01T09:48:29.870-08:00I've been planning on going since I saw the fi...I've been planning on going since I saw the first trailer. Sadly, I haven't been able to spread the love on it. Just me and Hubby Fantastic for this one. I seriously need some new Sci-Fi friends. The ones who claim to be have a very limited appreciation outside of the mainstream stuff. <br />So glad there's people out there with influence (like you!) trying to get people out there.Erinhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06840940793528155126noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8303240770763546035.post-85742394684461261972012-03-01T09:15:57.249-08:002012-03-01T09:15:57.249-08:00YES PLEASE. I am a huge fan of ERB's Barsoom ...YES PLEASE. I am a huge fan of ERB's Barsoom & I really want this movie to be wonderful & successful.mordicaihttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05713766652793265867noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8303240770763546035.post-17156239799718516422012-03-01T09:02:59.020-08:002012-03-01T09:02:59.020-08:00I love me some Tim Riggins but I have been nervous...I love me some Tim Riggins but I have been nervous about it. Which I always am with any movie with a ton of special effects. If the story is solid then I am all for it but when a movie is just about special effects (looking at you transformers) I pass. But I will definitely give it a try, I will even tweet before and after the movie..but I don't tweet during movies :).Connie Onniehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10755735823343995810noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8303240770763546035.post-56612265715547373862012-03-01T08:47:49.510-08:002012-03-01T08:47:49.510-08:00I'm sold! You are one convincing woman. Off to...I'm sold! You are one convincing woman. Off to spread the word...<br /><a href="http://wingedwriter.blogspot.com" rel="nofollow">Catherine Denton</a>Catherine Dentonhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13771249741266703689noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8303240770763546035.post-55544953010267682642012-03-01T08:41:42.446-08:002012-03-01T08:41:42.446-08:00I'm probably going to end up seeing it, hopefu...I'm probably going to end up seeing it, hopefully opening weekend. It's all my boyfriend can talk about and it does seem pretty cool (the world is sooo big!) <br /><br />Let's do it!<br /><br />Amber Elise @ Du Livre<br /><a href="http://dulivre.blogspot.com/2012/03/promo-stop-initiation-by-imogen-rose.html" rel="nofollow">Check Out Du Livre's Latest Blog Post: Initiation by Imogen Rose Blog Tour Stop and Giveaway</a>Amber Elisehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00671652212967695538noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8303240770763546035.post-31482282333449610642012-03-01T08:40:47.007-08:002012-03-01T08:40:47.007-08:00I am desperate to see this!!! TAYLOR!! <3I am desperate to see this!!! TAYLOR!! <3Mandyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00918534310364830847noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8303240770763546035.post-21701365134334599132012-03-01T08:22:14.544-08:002012-03-01T08:22:14.544-08:00Wow. I think this is the first time I've ever ...Wow. I think this is the first time I've ever been the first to comment. . .<br />Anyway, I am totally up for going. :) I'll go alone if I have to. :) (Something I most likely normally wouldn't do, but what the hay I'll make it a not me day, it's sounds like fun. Although I have to pick "choosing something I wouldn't normally pick up" besides a book, because me not picking up any book at all would be the normally something I don't do and I'm not ready to change that quite yet. . . But then again I'm going to see a movie so I won't need to pick up a book.) :)<br />Answer in short: I will go see it, I was planning on seeing it anyway might as well see it opening night. :) And let's do so cross our fingers that they go forth in making a Daughter of Smoke and Bone movie!!! :) :) :)Katenoreply@blogger.com