Comments on: Sense of Wonder: “The Happening” Horrifies Wing-Nut http://cinefantastiqueonline.com/2008/06/sense-of-wonder-the-happening-horrifies-wing-nut/ The Review of Horror, Fantasy & Science Fiction Films Tue, 22 May 2012 01:52:34 -0700 http://wordpress.org/?v=2.8.4 hourly 1 By: » Film Review: Wall-E (2008) http://cinefantastiqueonline.com/2008/06/sense-of-wonder-the-happening-horrifies-wing-nut/comment-page-1/#comment-5517 » Film Review: Wall-E (2008) Wed, 09 Jul 2008 00:27:45 +0000 http://cinefantastiqueonline.com/2008/06/01/sense-of-wonder-the-happening-horrifies-wing-nut/#comment-5517 [...] Is it “one of the absolute best hard science fiction films” of the past decade?  Or is it “leftist propaganda about the evils of mankind“? Well, neither actually. In the former case, Harry Knowles was perhaps bucking a little bit too hard to get himself quoted in the advertising campaign; at least his reaction in some way reflects what is up on the screen - the 97% approval rating at Rotten Tomatoes proves he is not alone in bestowing praise on the film. In the later case, Shannen Coffin - along with the likes of Glenn Beck and Jonah Goldberg - was simply indulging in what passes for “thinking” among paranoid wing-nuts, who see liberal conspiracies everywhere, especially in Hollywood movies (for example, the silly advance reaction to THE HAPPENING, discussed here). [...] [...] Is it “one of the absolute best hard science fiction films” of the past decade?  Or is it “leftist propaganda about the evils of mankind“? Well, neither actually. In the former case, Harry Knowles was perhaps bucking a little bit too hard to get himself quoted in the advertising campaign; at least his reaction in some way reflects what is up on the screen – the 97% approval rating at Rotten Tomatoes proves he is not alone in bestowing praise on the film. In the later case, Shannen Coffin – along with the likes of Glenn Beck and Jonah Goldberg – was simply indulging in what passes for “thinking” among paranoid wing-nuts, who see liberal conspiracies everywhere, especially in Hollywood movies (for example, the silly advance reaction to THE HAPPENING, discussed here). [...]

]]> By: » Review: The Happening (2008) http://cinefantastiqueonline.com/2008/06/sense-of-wonder-the-happening-horrifies-wing-nut/comment-page-1/#comment-4509 » Review: The Happening (2008) Tue, 17 Jun 2008 21:53:29 +0000 http://cinefantastiqueonline.com/2008/06/01/sense-of-wonder-the-happening-horrifies-wing-nut/#comment-4509 [...] Sense of Wonder: The Happening horrifies Wing-Nut [...] [...] Sense of Wonder: The Happening horrifies Wing-Nut [...]

]]> By: JimMcDade http://cinefantastiqueonline.com/2008/06/sense-of-wonder-the-happening-horrifies-wing-nut/comment-page-1/#comment-4293 JimMcDade Wed, 11 Jun 2008 16:16:56 +0000 http://cinefantastiqueonline.com/2008/06/01/sense-of-wonder-the-happening-horrifies-wing-nut/#comment-4293 Ah, the old "balance of nature" mythology. Technology portrayed as an "unnatural" force that works against nature. This sound like fun movie. It's not the technology that's evil, it's the bad decisions that we make with technology that can be bad. Technology makes life easier and longer for millions every day. Ah, the old “balance of nature” mythology. Technology portrayed as an “unnatural” force that works against nature. This sound like fun movie. It’s not the technology that’s evil, it’s the bad decisions that we make with technology that can be bad. Technology makes life easier and longer for millions every day.

]]> By: Steve Biodrowski http://cinefantastiqueonline.com/2008/06/sense-of-wonder-the-happening-horrifies-wing-nut/comment-page-1/#comment-3945 Steve Biodrowski Mon, 02 Jun 2008 17:11:16 +0000 http://cinefantastiqueonline.com/2008/06/01/sense-of-wonder-the-happening-horrifies-wing-nut/#comment-3945 Thanks for the comment, Ray. Coincidentally, Salon.com has an article posted today that has something to say about the economic viabililty of nuclear power - or rather, the lack of economic viability. "Many other technologies can deliver more low-carbon power at far less cost. As a 2003 MIT study, "The Future of Nuclear Energy," concluded: "The prospects for nuclear energy as an option are limited" by many "unresolved problems," of which "high relative cost" is only one. Others include environment, safety and health issues, nuclear proliferation concerns, and the challenge of long-term waste management." You can read the whole article here: http://www.salon.com/news/feature/2008/06/02/nuclear_power_price/index.html?source=newsletter Thanks for the comment, Ray.

Coincidentally, Salon.com has an article posted today that has something to say about the economic viabililty of nuclear power – or rather, the lack of economic viability.

“Many other technologies can deliver more low-carbon power at far less cost. As a 2003 MIT study, “The Future of Nuclear Energy,” concluded: “The prospects for nuclear energy as an option are limited” by many “unresolved problems,” of which “high relative cost” is only one. Others include environment, safety and health issues, nuclear proliferation concerns, and the challenge of long-term waste management.”

You can read the whole article here: http://www.salon.com/news/feature/2008/06/02/nuclear_power_price/index.html?source=newsletter

]]> By: Ray Steele http://cinefantastiqueonline.com/2008/06/sense-of-wonder-the-happening-horrifies-wing-nut/comment-page-1/#comment-3918 Ray Steele Mon, 02 Jun 2008 02:33:24 +0000 http://cinefantastiqueonline.com/2008/06/01/sense-of-wonder-the-happening-horrifies-wing-nut/#comment-3918 Beautifully responded to, Steve. The only problem I see coming is that some will say the UNIPCC is a leftist organization or worse. I've heard that one before..... It really can get old dealing with these people (the wing-nuts). Trying to slow global warming is only going to INCREASE economic benefits -- if it's done in the proper manner. Of course, this may not benefit those trying to obtain oil in the U.S., etc. Beautifully responded to, Steve. The only problem I see coming is that some will say the UNIPCC is a leftist organization or worse. I’ve heard that one before….. It really can get old dealing with these people (the wing-nuts). Trying to slow global warming is only going to INCREASE economic benefits — if it’s done in the proper manner. Of course, this may not benefit those trying to obtain oil in the U.S., etc.

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