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That young lady has been granted an honorary Little Sistership at Delta House. She describes deftly the reason the Deltas see approximately
three films each year at a theater: Most of the movies released these days suck, aimed at dullards, the audience that makes Celebrity Apprentice and the Kardashians extremely useful for selling mobile telephone contracts, hair colorings, and Slim Jims.
Delta House likes movies, which is why I so rarely see new releases. A movie that would be better than a twentieth viewing of 12 Angry Men, Groundhog Day, The Godfather, or Animal House is rare among new releases. Instead, we watch good films at home, enjoy several cable television programs, or watch sports and news.
[Disregarding subject or position, her writing -- if this is entirely her work -- is splendid. I have edited the work of professionals twice and thrice her age (in journalism and law) whose writing had not reached this young lady's current level. As writing deteriorates in general, the ability to inform and persuade with precision and elegance should become a point of greater distinction.
Some useful gifts for a developing writer would be an AP Style Book and a New York Times Manual -- not because her writing is substandard, but because she is among the rare teenagers likely to blossom with them.)
How the Entertainment Industry is Lacking Creativity...essay/speech by 14 year old girl. Feb 18, 16:30
Your daughter misses going to the movies. Come on Rocket, that's your cue. {nm} Feb 18, 16:50
Most impressive. Looking forward to her follow-up essay (tongue firmly in cheek). {nm} Feb 18, 16:50
Barney Stinson's oldest rule: New is always better! {nm} Feb 18, 17:06
She's 14 and she wrote this? Wow. (IM) Feb 18, 17:08
That young lady has been granted an honorary Little Sistership at Delta House. She describes deftly the reason the Deltas see approximately Feb 18, 17:37
Thanks for the sentiment. Feb 18, 20:38
She did a magnificent job. Loved the essay. Now she should write about how it sucks to pay over 10 dollars to see a movie Feb 18, 18:00
Can we get her box office analysis for next weekend? {nm} Feb 18, 18:15
+1 {nm} Feb 18, 18:30
+2 {nm} Feb 18, 18:34
+3.. probably she should play EAP too .. Awesome Insight and view of the entertainment scene {nm} Feb 18, 18:37
The dog might be offended, but I'll ask. {nm} Feb 18, 20:43
really great stuff.. just one question: Feb 18, 18:42
Well written and great thoughts....but its an english essay Feb 18, 18:44
Sorry, it was a speech. My bad for terming it an essay. Feb 18, 20:16
Honestly Feb 18, 21:48
I want to thank everyone for their comments and support, even the less flowery ones. But there was a point to this: Feb 18, 20:26
Encourage her to see ARITY this weekend. Or plan a holiday around a film festival, and buy her a pass. Feb 18, 20:33
Those are really good suggestions! Thanks! I especially love the film festival holiday idea. I am sure she would love it. {nm} Feb 18, 20:40
There's always books. Feb 18, 20:48
Oh, we have books. tons and tons of freaking books. Who gets to pack and move the boxes? Me, that's who! :) Feb 18, 20:51
Really???? What an opinion.... Feb 18, 21:20
I agree with her (duh), but I am hopeful that some people in Hollywood can and will deliver. Feb 18, 20:35
+1 {nm} Feb 18, 20:45
Sorry Rocket123. OlegMax does have a valid point. Feb 18, 22:32
