Badmovies.org. What is going on. How are things?

[Andrew]

Well, it’s been a few months since I asked, but how is the site doing?

We seem to be doing okay here on the forum.  A couple of arguments here and there, but put enough people together and some parties will disagree.  It is always good to read through a debate between two people.  I’m just glad that we don’t delve into flame wars, because those don’t do anything (for the community, for an individual they may satisfy some sort of need).

I’m going to be more and more scarce for the next few months.  My schedule is full of stuff from both the Corps and family.  I know that December will largely be a lost month, since I am one of the two Toys for Tots coordinators for Baltimore and surrounding areas.  However, I have been working hard to make sure that the server and site and taken care of and that I have reviews written and waiting to be published.  Based on that, I do not believe that the update schedule will change from once a week, with a reader review published once a month on a Wednesday.

The main thing I need to ask is about what I do: writing reviews.  From the feedback I’ve seen, they are enjoyable.  I know that someone, perhaps BTM, said that too often I was posting about films I would review in the future.  Will do, I can hold off on doing that until the review is published.  Another mention was that I was often reviewing films I found enjoyable and not delving into the single slimes and skulls.  For November, I’m putting together a list of films that were not so fun for me.  The highest-rating for November should be a two slimer, with most of the movies being less than that.

Sort of a “sure, I love pain – here, let me stick tacks in my eyes for you” deal.

Finishing up an interview and aiming to post it in October.  Unfortunately, interviews tend to be a little frustrating for me.  George Hardy was the exception, in that he was amazingly friendly and helpful in getting it done (of course, Ash pushing was helpful).  Many of the other people I interview tend to have limited time for such things, so it becomes more difficult.  Nothing against them, I run into it with the site too (only so much time in the day), but it definitely makes doing the interviews a bit dicey.  I’ve had a few that I had to drop and write off the time invested as a loss, because I didn’t get enough response to create a worthwhile article.

We have some more themed roundtables coming up.  Hopefully, those are fun for everyone to read.  I know that the roundtables help to keep me motivated and all of us webmasters more of a “friendly community” – instead of a bunch of independent do not know each other, sites.

Anyway, feedback welcome on what is good, what is bad, etc.

[RCMerchant]

 Does this mean in December we can fill the trash can  with booze and blast loud music?   

[indianasmith]

Andrew, I am new here, but I will tell you, I LOVE the forum!! I visit  the rest of the site occasionally, but I read this forum every day.  What a great community of film afficianados!

[Torgo]

I have absolutely no issues with the site or the forum in particular.

[Trevor]

 

Simply put, Andrew: this is my home and here I stay.   

No other site compares to this, not even the IMDB.

Regarding your reviews, the only thing I find helluva frustrating is that the reviews make me want to see the films and many of them are not locally available. I think it's about time that I get a credit card and start buying the things off Amazon.

I have made many friends here and hope to make many more: I do miss Dr Menard, though.

[Mofo Rising]

I would say that things are going very well.

The fact that you have had regular weekly updates, including the guest reviews, for the past few months have probably been an immense boon.  Especially considering you have no small obligations to family and work.

I would also commend your policing of the forums, which are the friendliest and most well spoken I have yet to encounter on the internet.  The personal incidents are unfortunate, but they are handled with rare diplomacy, and the moderators do their jobs almost invisibly, which is the ideal situation.  This is due in no small part to the level-headed good-personedness of you yourself.

Well, that's as complimentary as I ever like to be, but this website has been my favorite for many years now, and for all the reasons I just stated.  Keep up the good work.

(I do wonder, however, if you ever find it, how shall we say, ironic, that your "good work" involves watching some of the worst movies ever made.  And sharing the pain!)

[IzzyDedjet]

I'm liking the site.  Y'all are weird.  That's a good thing.
I do have a question for contributions though.

If, and I really, mean IF I can swing an interview with Mark Steven Johnson, would y'all want me to post it here?
If not I won't bother.
If you would like to see such a thing, what are some of the things you would like me to ask?  Aside from "Why was Daredevil so damn bad?"
Any ideas, please feel free to shoot them out there.

[trekgeezer]

Andrew I think this past year has been the longest stretch of updates and continued reviews from you I've seen since I started posting regularly five years ago (was lurking for quite a while before then).  It's been nice, but you go do what's required and we'll  look after the place.

I'm really liking some of these new guys the new forum has brought in, but I do wish we could get Odinn7, Menard, AndyC and some of the other old regulars back.

[Andrew]

Does this mean in December we can fill the trash can  with booze and blast loud music?   

Oh, you're going to wait three months?  I figured that happened just about every weekend when I wasn't looking.  I thought that all sorts of mischief went on.  I often have the urge to discourage the smoochers by screaming, "Stop that foolin' around in my beans!"

Interesting thing about the reviews is that it feels like I am driven to write them lately.  Literally, "I have to write about this movie."  Kinda like some people feel about eating chocolate or ice cream, but me with bad movies.  I stay up into the early morning hours, just because I am on a roll (and Garrett is finally asleep).

It always amuses me that people seem to enjoy the reviews when I really didn't like the movie, or just didn't enjoy a small part of it.  My horror at Rudy Ray Moore's naked man ass a few months ago comes to mind.  A couple of people will be happy to hear that I'm working on a review for "Nail Gun Massacre" which inflicts a similar scene on me.  The goal with the reviews is to be entertaining and to help people find films that they want to watch (or wish to avoid).

We've always been very fortunate that so many interesting and levelheaded people post here.  I also miss a bunch of our missing, like AndyC, Menard, Odinn, David Emery, and a bunch more.  A bad thing about the Internet is how easy it is to lose track of each other.  If I don't hear from one of my friends, I can always stop by the house or call them on the phone to find out what is going on.  Not quite that simple when somebody fades out on the forum.

[Andrew]

If, and I really, mean IF I can swing an interview with Mark Steven Johnson, would y'all want me to post it here?

I like reading interviews.  Post it here or post a link to where you decide to host it; either way I'll check it out.  "Mainstream" people usually do not interest me as much, but, from my experience, the writers are interesting interviews.

[JaseSF]

I did do some flirting with Susan but she only laughed at me, bratty girl she is. 

[Derf]

As I have said before, this is the only forum I read regularly and the only one I post on at all. Andrew, you have done a great job of creating a respectful yet open environment.

And I think the reason people enjoy reading reviews about movies you hated is because you really do come up with some amazingly funny ways to describe what you'd like to do to yourself and/or the movie in question. I for one appreciate your willingness to sacrifice your sanity so I can better make the choice as to whether I wish to (further) sacrifice my own.

[raj]

It always amuses me that people seem to enjoy the reviews when I really didn't like the movie, or just didn't enjoy a small part of it.  My horror at Rudy Ray Moore's naked man ass a few months ago comes to mind.  A couple of people will be happy to hear that I'm working on a review for "Nail Gun Massacre" which inflicts a similar scene on me.  The goal with the reviews is to be entertaining and to help people find films that they want to watch (or wish to avoid).

I just enjoy laughing at the pain you must have gone through.  I'm just mean that way.

Things are fine at this end.

[BTM]

The main thing I need to ask is about what I do: writing reviews.  From the feedback I’ve seen, they are enjoyable.  I know that someone, perhaps BTM, said that too often I was posting about films I would review in the future.  Will do, I can hold off on doing that until the review is published.  Another mention was that I was often reviewing films I found enjoyable and not delving into the single slimes and skulls.  For November, I’m putting together a list of films that were not so fun for me.  The highest-rating for November should be a two slimer, with most of the movies being less than that.

Hmm.. I don't remember saying that, actually, but then again, I can't even remember where I put my asthma inhaler half the time... :)

I think the site is going pretty cool, I check the forum a LOT (admittedly, the first thing I do is see if anyone replied to MY posts, before reading the new ones, but let's face it, I'm not the only one.)  Although it bugs me slightly when no one replies to certain posts I make, that's no body's fault, and I can live it (win some, loss some.) 

We need some people to do more humorous banners.. I love those things!   

[Andrew]

Hmm.. I don't remember saying that, actually, but then again, I can't even remember where I put my asthma inhaler half the time... :)

My apologies. I went and found the post and it was Mr. Briggs who took me to task.

I just enjoy laughing at the pain you must have gone through.  I'm just mean that way.

Roger that, both you and Derf (and some others - I'm starting a list), like it when I am either angry or anguished.