Comments on: Open Forum Friday: Is There Anything Wrong with Nepotism in Movies?

By: rus in chicago

rus in chicago — Mon, 04 Feb 2013 17:36:27 +0000

unlike other business people can easily vote on this with their wallet so its not a problem – they know the risks. if a director lands a stinker, partly because of nepotism, ‘director jail’ is real and severe

By: Mrespony

Mrespony — Mon, 04 Feb 2013 12:55:31 +0000

Don’t go to Judd Apatow or Will Smith movies, problem solved. They can make movies however they want to, if that means including their little Hollywood brats then goodie for them. This is more about Hollywood/L.A. star culture than movie making. Global warming isn’t raising sea levels fast enough if you ask me.

By: Dan Morgan

Dan Morgan — Mon, 04 Feb 2013 08:41:16 +0000

Sheri. Moon. Zombie.

By: MrHorse

MrHorse — Sun, 03 Feb 2013 00:29:00 +0000

Posted by PlanBFromOuterSpace on February 1st, 2013 >
Is it really any different from certain filmmakers working with the same actors all the time?

..of course it is, Yes!

they aree different in nature; one is based on favoritism, while the other is about craft. tf

By: kyri

kyri — Sat, 02 Feb 2013 23:42:26 +0000

I don’t mind Nepotism only when Jay does it.

By: Scott

Scott — Sat, 02 Feb 2013 20:41:52 +0000

Yeah, there is.

By: Bob

Bob — Sat, 02 Feb 2013 17:51:25 +0000

I think in this case nepotism is a bad thing. Judd Apatow’s films with his family in have been thus far have not appeared to be solely made as a vehicle for his family to act in. But, if he is just going to randomly write a film for his daughters to be focused on then that can only mean that it will be less enjoyable then his other films.

By: Kasper

Kasper — Sat, 02 Feb 2013 15:27:08 +0000

With or without his kids I have zero interest in Apatows movies. I liked Funny People but haven’t liked any of his other directorial efforts.

By: Gerry

Gerry — Sat, 02 Feb 2013 12:39:55 +0000

The scene on the hotel roof terrace in Godfather 3 where Pacino is reading the papers is the demo scene for someone who clearly can’t act but is related to the film-maker, Sophia Coppola, acting with someone who can act in their sleep, Pacino.

Nepotism sucks if you’re talented and see untalented relatives of producers etc get lots of jobs you’re going for, but it will always happen.

It can ruin films. Nick Cage, another Francis Coppola relative given his break by uncle Frank turned out to be a good actor so occasionally it works out.

By: PlanBFromOuterSpace

PlanBFromOuterSpace — Sat, 02 Feb 2013 03:26:18 +0000

Is it really any different from certain filmmakers working with the same actors all the time?

By: David

David — Sat, 02 Feb 2013 03:17:54 +0000

Whether it’s nepotism or not, I’m just getting a little tired of his films. I LOVED his earlier stuff and I appreciate that his directing/producing work has introduced us to so many great comedic actors, but it’s all starting to get formulaic, at least the stuff he’s directing. I just want him to take his style in a bit of a new direction, because I really want to be interested in a Judd Apatow movie again, but this “This is 40″ pseudo-sequel to Knocked Up did nothing for me.

By: MrHorse

MrHorse — Sat, 02 Feb 2013 02:26:34 +0000

hmm gee lemme think