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| Tuesday, July 13, 2004 |
| A matter of opinion |
Rob, top five musical crimes perpetuated by Stevie Wonder in the 80s and 90s? Go... sub-question... is it in fact unfair to criticize a formerly great artist for his latter day sins, is it better to burn out or fade away? - Barry (Jack Black) in High Fidelity
Should you commend an artist for having the guts to create or condemn them for having a lack of talent?
I have heard a lot of criticism over the past few days that range from Pumaren being a bad coach that led to the loss of La Salle, to the influences behind Michael Moore’s Fahrenheit 9/11 to a painter’s lack of risk and emotion in his work (oops! Think that view was mine)
I have this recurrent admiration for anyone who succumbs to his or her personal push to create. Whether it be appreciated by the many or not – it is still subject to a slew of innumerable perspectives. So how can it be judged as a good piece or not? Art gallery works are subject to the owner’s preference as a film festival also relegates the entry selection to a partial person’s estimation. An expression of a mind’s work still leaves room to chance for touching even just one fancy.
What about those who weren’t blessed with a supposed talent? Practice and familiarity present potential possibilities for improvement over time. I know many film makers who are still not confident - though contained in their current success - to reveal their early works. Isn't it more unforgiving to refrain from the risk? To speak of what we want to do yet never put yourself out there, instead safely tuck away in your safe "i am a critic" zone?
I have tried playing the game of basketball and I have attempted to film a movie...they aren't exactly the easiest things to do. Which is why we relegate ourselves to audience participation. Think about that before you curse those who have been trying their darnest to give you good game.
After a hearty lunch with Pia and Ria @ Krocodile Grill (i missed pinoy food!), Martin and I caught Mina ja Morrison (Me and Morrison) in Cinemanila yesterday. Pretty predictable premise by the way - though screenplay was well-filled with witty recurrences and the actors have a commendable ability to play their parts flawlessly. But that’s just my unsolicited opinion. |
posted by maldita @ 10:51 AM
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