Anyone else sick of the amount of critics that are out there on
the web? I'm talking about people who bitch about books or movies without ever
having the balls to submit anything creative themselves.
Hemingway had nothing but contempt for critics. He said that
they were '...men who watch a battle from a high place then come down and shoot
the survivors.' The older I get, the more I'm inclined to agree.
Don't get me wrong, I think that criticism is necessary... No,
necessary is the wrong word, I think that criticism is wonderful! Talking about
the hidden meanings of works, and discussion about whether or not a particular
work is effective or not it something that I would like to see flourish on the
internet!
What I'm sick of seeing is a bunch of talentless mother-fuckers
not putting their money where their mouths are. If you are going to rag on someone's
art, you should have to submit something to the table yourself. I guess I think
if you're going to lambast something shitty, you can't expect anyone to take
you seriously unless you practice the craft and present some samples of your
own. It's like a fat kid calling another fat kid tubby. If your ass can't swim,
stay the fuck out of the pool.
In this spirit, I'm starting this little blog. I write fiction
(screenplay and narrative prose) as a hobby, but I also like to talk about
literature in the current zeitgeist. Here you will find my opinions on movies
and books, but you'll also find some stuff that I am working on.
Feel free to send me an email or a comment letting me know what
you think about my work. I would appreciate the feedback.
Until then, sit back, try and relax and enjoy what I have to
offer.
- A.
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