Posted by RedShoes60 at adsl-208-190-203-170.dsl.kscymo.swbell.net on September 16, 2001 at 23:13:11:
In Reply to: Coming up for air posted by Repost for Kevin on September 16, 2001 at 22:47:43:
You know the thought crossed your mind. Go 'head and parody yourself. After all, it's only Affleck we're talking about, right?
Hey, speaking of whom, how's he doing? Have you spoken with him lately? I tried to figure out an address where I could mail him a birthday card and a few words of encouragement a few weeks back, and, well, it was almost impossible. I trust you've spoken with him, and I trust that he's recovering. He and I have something quasi-in-common in that regard: I have alcoholic genes, and have chosen never to drink in order to prevent problems with alcoholism. Now he'll have to make the same choices, but for a different reason. I'm a college student, so I've got to deal with the constant binge drinking of the college scene. He's a movie star, and, well, I don't presume to know, but I'd imagine he has the opportunity to do whatever he likes with relative impunity. If you do speak to him soon, Mr. Smith, please do pass on the best wishes of the VA fans
But enough about Mr. Affleck, let's talk about you for a while. You're licking your box office wounds? Honestly, I am, too. I spent most of the summer informing my friends who had never heard of your work that, "This is the movie of the summer, just you watch. It'll bury American Pie 2, Rush Hour 2, and even Cats and Dogs." I, too, overestimated the box office legs of the movie (my original prediction was 75 million domestic), but I don't know where to find fault for the flick not reaching its audience: it's a broad-strokes comedy that should've found a broad audience. Do you have any ideas, Mr. Smith, regarding what happened? It wasn't poorly marketed, in my eyes, and I don't even think that the hard R hurt it that much. I'd love to entertain your thoughts for a while, especially in light of the fantastic numbers the film did in previews.
Regardless of the box office, just know that you've got a ticket sold to me for whatever you put out in the future, regardless. I'm the Affleck of your audience, so to speak.
Thanks for dropping by, Kevin, and perhaps once this place calms down with the twelve year olds, and you iron out the details on the next flick, we'll see more of you again? I certainly hope so.
Best regards,
Kevin