This letter is associated with the following article:
Letters
Friday, April 21, 2006 12:00 AM

"American Dreamz"

In this slick and unsettling comedy, a dimwit U.S. president tries to boost his ratings by becoming a judge on a cheesy talent show -- complete with hidden earphone.

Read other letters about this article

  • Saturday, April 22, 2006 05:25 PM

    We've been over this!!!

    Stephanie is not here to write reviews based on whether they are going to be popular or not. She's here to give her opinion as a critic. Last time I checked, that's what a critic does. We can agree, disagree, or agree to disagree.

    Personally, I like her work, and I enjoy her writing. The fact that she "goes against the grain" is what makes her reviews interesting and original. It gives one something to think about.

    Show some originality yourselves. Give your own reasons for liking the movie other than "it's popular". I'd certainly like to read a well-written rebuttal. That's why Steph has a job; she makes people think. However, it takes some skill to WRITE, and write well, presenting your case, doesn't it. Which is where you come in, maybe? Let's see if you've got what it takes.

    It's easy to criticize someone - not so easy to make the effort and present a coherent analysis. Unless you can do so, you have no right to rip into someone's work.

Most Active Letters Threads

684

Obama's exceedingly familiar justifications for escalation

The "new" approach to Afghanistan touted by White House officials seems quite old
561

The commendably missing element from Obama's speech

There was no pretense that human rights is our goal, or the likely outcome, in escalating the war
543

The crazy, irrational beliefs of Muslims

Tom Friedman explains the real problem: stupid Muslims think the U.S. is about war and aggression.
440

The face of rotted Washington

Evan Bayh demands more debt-financed war - fought by others - while boasting that he's a stern "deficit hawk."
307

Yes, it's Obama's war now

An uninspiring speech sells a dubious policy, but progressives who feel betrayed have only themselves to blame

View all »

Letters Help

Currently in Salon