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[sadrobotz]

I'm all torched up (for now)

 

[Ben549]

I will closer to the end

thanks

 

[woodyarmadillo]

I was listening to a discussion about this the other day that was interesting. What happened to the movie star? Why aren’t there any new Tom Cruises? Well, the leading theory, in my opinion, is that there isn’t the consolidation of media anymore. Go back 20, 30, 40 years and you basically had tv, radio, print, and movies. For instance, if you had a hit song then it was hammered out everywhere on the radio, at bars, etc. The consolidated media was more focused and everyone had less options, so everyone’s attention was honed in on a particular song or movie, so the artists had their work amplified. However, in a post internet world, there’s exponentially more competition and content. Yes, this will allow a new artist to get more exposure than they would have historically had, which is good for them, but because everyone’s attention is spread thinner, you’re not going to get The Beetles or huge movie stars like a Tom Cruise. YouTube hit movies in particular because if you’re bored then you can just pop on a video on your phone. In 93, if you were bored, you’d go see a movie. TV is notorious for reruns which you get tired of, so running down to the local cinema was a great option.

Also, with streaming entering the scene, TV series gained more market share and I believe they took it from movies. We have some amazing shows out there that you can stream from your home, but shows tend to have larger casts than movies. So, you’re not going to see as many stand out actors because the story isn’t going to focus exclusively on a protagonist the way a movie will.

Anywho, I think it’s safe to say that the era of the movie star is over. There will always be famous artists, but I don’t think you’ll see another Tom Cruise again.

Interesting read and definitely makes sense!

 

[Ben549]

@CodyBot dont forget about skimmer stufffffffffs!

 

[SBB Corals]

omg, yours is sooooo much more colorful than mine!!!

That is what she said

 

[Kasrift]

Gal Gadot

If you think about it though “Gal” is a terrible name for a girl. It’s like naming your son Guy.

Guy Ritchie is a gangster name though.

 

[woodyarmadillo]

thanks

I don’t know why you sent this, but I like it for some reason.

 

[Ben549]

That is what she said

lol

 

[Ben549]

I don’t know why you sent this, but I like it for some reason.

neither do I but it is pleasing.

 

[CodyBot]

Anyone feeding their fish NLS There A formula. This is what I've ever used and my fish can't get enough of it. I always buy the 2200 g bucket. I can share

Live footage of @Thuan feeding her fish!

 

[CodyBot]

@CodyBot dont forget about skimmer stufffffffffs!

Yeah yeah I won't! Gotta run some errands real quick then I'm on it.

 

[Ben549]

Yeah yeah I won't! Gotta run some errands real quick then I'm on it.

but but but

lol

 

[steveschuerger]

Sooo…Sy Fy is going to have a Sharknado marathon next Tuesday.

 

[robanister]

thanks

I thinks shes using it in the wrong place.

 

[Kasrift]

I was listening to a discussion about this the other day that was interesting. What happened to the movie star? Why aren’t there any new Tom Cruises? Well, the leading theory, in my opinion, is that there isn’t the consolidation of media anymore. Go back 20, 30, 40 years and you basically had tv, radio, print, and movies. For instance, if you had a hit song then it was hammered out everywhere on the radio, at bars, etc. The consolidated media was more focused and everyone had less options, so everyone’s attention was honed in on a particular song or movie, so the artists had their work amplified. However, in a post internet world, there’s exponentially more competition and content. Yes, this will allow a new artist to get more exposure than they would have historically had, which is good for them, but because everyone’s attention is spread thinner, you’re not going to get The Beetles or huge movie stars like a Tom Cruise. YouTube hit movies in particular because if you’re bored then you can just pop on a video on your phone. In 93, if you were bored, you’d go see a movie. TV is notorious for reruns which you get tired of, so running down to the local cinema was a great option.

Also, with streaming entering the scene, TV series gained more market share and I believe they took it from movies. We have some amazing shows out there that you can stream from your home, but shows tend to have larger casts than movies. So, you’re not going to see as many stand out actors because the story isn’t going to focus exclusively on a protagonist the way a movie will.

Anywho, I think it’s safe to say that the era of the movie star is over. There will always be famous artists, but I don’t think you’ll see another Tom Cruise again.

Interesting, my take on it is "everyone is Internet famous" and few are now trying hard to be classically trained actors. The younger ones that are, are immensely successful. For example, Zendaya can sing, dance, and act. Same as Anna Kendrick. Most of the old Mickey Mouse club people are super successful. People are trying to skip steps in their careers and then you end up with people like Addison Rae in "He's All That" as a reboot.

 

[Ben549]

I thinks shes using it in the wrong place.

i mean, my butt hurts from sitting in this thread ALL day. I wouldn't object to her massaging my butt.

 

[CodyBot]

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[CodyBot]

FINAL SCORE

@Ben549 (Dolphins) - 5
@sadrobotz (Dolphins) - 2
@tbrown (Suns) - 1
@Megachipz (Suns) - 1
@atr (Suns) - 1

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[sadrobotz]

nice, way to go, Ben!!!!

 

[robanister]

FINAL SCORE

@Ben549 (Dolphins) - 5
@sadrobotz (Dolphins) - 2
@tbrown (Suns) - 1
@Megachipz (Suns) - 1
@atr (Suns) - 1

Congratulations to Ben on winning Free Shipping and five points for Team Dolphins!

Next game announcement in one hour so check back in for your chance to play and win!

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we all got free shipping???? WHAAAAAAA T... tx ben