Gems of Wisdom From Critic's

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Gems of Wisdom From Critic's

Posted: 1/4/04 at 9:53am

A critic in the NY Daily News (Howard Kissel) actually was quoted (in NY NEWS a few days ago) as saying much of Eugene'O Neill's dialogue was "banal".He hinted that the only reason the latest revival of LDJIN was good was due to the actors. Can you believe this guy actually sits in judgment of theater after idiotic statements like this.

Previously John Simon hinted Tennesse Williams was overrated. This is right out of the Twilight Zone

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Updated On: 1/4/04 at 09:53 AM

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Posted: 1/4/04 at 10:07am

Why do you bother reading critics? You are always bringing them up in your exasperated tone and they seem to upset you with great frequency. You must be some sort of masochist, constantly going back to the thing that causes you some sort of pain. I mean, getting upset that somebody "hinted" at something? There are more important things for you to worry about.

Could you link your source wherein John Simon gave that hint? Because if that's really where he said (not that I don't trust your interpretation of what we read, it's just that you've been guilty of some misreads in the past Mr. Roxy, sorry

) I'm sick of Williams myself.

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Posted: 1/4/04 at 10:53am

Rox, who ever said that critics were smarter than the average theatergoer? The only difference between you and your opinions and a critic is that the critic gets paid to express them.

Oh yes, and a paid critic is never in the position of defending their expressed opinion as are many posters of message boards.

O'Neill and Williams are two of America's greatest playwrights irrespective of Mssrs. Kissel's and Simon's comments.

Take a break, relax and read MOURNING BECOMES ELECTRA.

Broadway Bulldog

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Posted: 1/4/04 at 10:55am

Oh yeah. Like Roxy's about to READ something! Poor, sweet, naive little Bulldog.

(There actually is a bit of a difference between Roxy and the average critic. I'm too much of a gentleman to point it out. It's just a little matter of the letter that follows "H" and the letter that follows "P".)

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Posted: 1/4/04 at 11:58am

Always remember: adjectives are the least relevant part of any review. Read the whole thing and get the big picture from the critic, don't get bogged down trying to figure out if they were too positive or too negative. That's the relative part and everyone's reactions will skew differently.

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Posted: 1/4/04 at 12:16pm

To My Good Buddy Namo

Duh I reed reel gud - Golly Gee This boy must think I am Goober coming out of the cabbage patch

I have been an avid reader since my high school days. I read everything from fiction to non fiction to political. Right now I am reading Losing Bin Laden. I know Namo wouldn't go near it as it would not square well with his dictums that GWB is responsible for everything from terrorism to natural diasters to mad cow

Namo, I am sorry to burst your bubble but ( despite your hysterical rants that show your hatred of me ) I do know what I am talking about. You do not agree with me - I couldn't care less. You will not change my views & I will not change yours.I do not & will not answer to anyone especially someone such as yourself regarding my views & beliefs. The difference is I respect your right to your views even though I disagree

By the way, when the TWU contract expires in a few years, there will probably be a transit strike. It will have a devastating effect on Broadway. Kind of like going back to the womb, ain't it Namo. Kind of gets you right here, don't it. Pass the Kleenex, dear

Have a nice day.

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Updated On: 1/4/04 at 12:16 PM

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