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[kevacho]

I've got a question that could be construde as either arrogant or simply stupid, but is meant as neither. The essence of my question is an honest, possibly ignorant, inquiry as to the innerworkings of the web and Hollywood and whether or not I should be worried.

I've got a website: www.kevacho.com (http://www.kevacho.com) I post, personal reviews of movies I've seen. Movies I like and do not like. My question (and this is where it could be misunderstood as being arrogant, for what Hollywood exec., or producer, or whatever... would take a peek at my humble sight) should I watch what I say about movies that I don't like?

Granted, I'm very opinionated and honest. If I don't like a film I will say so. Furthermore, I am a "will-be" professional writer, which of course means I'm still struggling to break in; both in the literary and screenplay arena.

Does it really matter what I say on my site, considering that I'm still an amateur in the eyes of Hollywood?

Thanks everyone.

Kevin
www.kevacho.com (http://www.kevacho.com)

"Live to write... write to live."

[Julie Worth]

You should be nice. No telling when you’ll have a script with the director of one of those movies. He’ll read your name and something will click: “Hey, isn’t he that bastard who wrote all that crap?”

[Joe Calabrese]

Hey Kevacho.

You don't sound arrogant/stupid at all. We all have our likes and dislikes on the gems/crap being made.

I wouldn't worry about the content on your site. I doubt producers/directors or even actors are taking the time to look at it or even care what you are saying about them.

There's thousands of similar "fan" sites and unless you're Roger Ebert, your opinion frankly doesn't matter-- to them at-least.

I would, however, avoid saying things that are just flat out nasty, vindictive and/or slanderous. Just in case.

Good luck and keep writing. ;)

Joe

[zeprosnepsid]

I've lost or haven't gotten movie industry jobs because I've worked as an entertainment journalist. So I've learned not to mention it on my resume. So I think you can say what you want on your website, but don't ever mention that you have a website when you're sending out screenplays or anything like that.

You can always take your reviews done if it's a problem.

[randesq]

Slam away, most likely you won't make it in this business. However, if you have material that shines, then that's the only thing that matters. If Polanski can still get his films made you have no worries.

If you're trying to break in beyond writing, then use every thing possible to market yourself. If you have a sharp website with content that is well written, can it help your writing career? Doubt it. But, if you have a great spec or a couple of well written samples then let them fly. You have to make your own luck

[NikeeGoddess]

the only time you're opinion may matter is when you actually have a meeting with one of these producers. they won't have read your website...unless you tell them about it. when you do get that meeting then study up on what they've done but, offer no opinions about their projects you didn't like. they already know where they went wrong and don't need you telling them so. however, if you loved something they did.....kiss their *** when appropriate. ;)

[maestrowork]

As long as you're professional and honest and back up your opinion with specifics (instead of just a blanket "the film sucks and the director sucks") you should be fine. Everyone has an opinion in Hollywood. What makes you different? ;) I'm a union actor and I work with industry people, but I have a movie review column. I don't think I've ever "watched" what I said in my reviews. I tell it the way I see it -- you can agree or disagree, but those are my opinions, as a professional actor/writer/movie buff. I don't set out to insult people, but I don't hold back if I really, really hate something. Fortunately, it has to be a REALLY bad movie to make me mean. I try not to "hate" something if I can help it.

[Celeste]

I wouldn't worry about anything you've said. I just finished reading through quite a bit of your site and found nothing arrogant about it.

I say write on and keeping being the opinionated self you are.

Look at how big Howard Stern got for being brutally honest of his views.
Howard Stern is awesome!

celeste

[kevacho]

I really appreciate all the honest answers to my question. You all have been great.

And Celeste... thanks for checkin' out my humble sight.

Your "brother in arms"...

Kevin
www.kevacho.com (http://www.kevacho.com)

"Coffee... sweet, dark, elixir of life... "

[Jamesaritchie]

I've got a question that could be construde as either arrogant or simply stupid, but is meant as neither. The essence of my question is an honest, possibly ignorant, inquiry as to the innerworkings of the web and Hollywood and whether or not I should be worried.

I've got a website: www.kevacho.com (http://www.kevacho.com/) I post, personal reviews of movies I've seen. Movies I like and do not like. My question (and this is where it could be misunderstood as being arrogant, for what Hollywood exec., or producer, or whatever... would take a peek at my humble sight) should I watch what I say about movies that I don't like?

Granted, I'm very opinionated and honest. If I don't like a film I will say so. Furthermore, I am a "will-be" professional writer, which of course means I'm still struggling to break in; both in the literary and screenplay arena.

Does it really matter what I say on my site, considering that I'm still an amateur in the eyes of Hollywood?

Thanks everyone.

Kevin
www.kevacho.com (http://www.kevacho.com/)

"Live to write... write to live."


What matters is how well you write. If you hate a movie, say you hate the movie, and also say why. Be honest. If you aren't, no one will want you anyway.

[JustinoXXV]

" Look at how big Howard Stern got for being brutally honest of his views.
Howard Stern is awesome!"

And Howard Stern was also forced off the air, due his his big mouth.

We do have freedom of speech in this country, of course. You are free to say whatever you like. You are also free to suffer the consequences, particularly if it gets back to whoever you said it to.


With that said, your review site overall shouldn't cause you trouble. It's not high profile. And I think as long as you keep it low profile, it likely won't cause any trouble. Now after you've made it big, you might want to reassess the site and whether or you should still do reviews. Because if you're a working screenwriting and you've written unfavorable reviews of movies out there, when you meet producers and other industry people you might find yourself in an awkward position.