Talk:James Gunn (filmmaker)
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[edit] Removed section re:Slither plagerism
I have removed a section that didn't meet WP:BLP - Diffs - http://en.wikipedia.org/w/index.php?title=James_Gunn_%28film_maker%29&diff=69719178&oldid=69714214 - It's going to need sources cited before it can be acceptable re-inserted. Megapixie 02:39, 15 August 2006 (UTC)
[edit] On Analysis of Slither
The term "box office bomb" is not appropriate for a film that made back more than 50% of its budget (the 29.5 budget number is incorrect - the 15 million is closer to the truth). Saying it was "critically acclaimed" and "most well-reviewed" are not POV: they are facts. The truth is the movie has by far the highest rating of any horror movie on Rotten Tomatoes since SCREAM. The movies are listed under genre and you can see them as such. If you want to reword a thing or two (I removed "extremely" at your suggestion), that's fine. But what you're currently doing is vandalism, and will not be tolerated by Wikipedia. Sensorium 19:16, 17 August 2006 (UTC)
Agreed. Can't say "general audience distaste" for this film, POV. 12 million on a 15 million dollar budget is DEFINITELY not a bomb (a much large percentage of its budget has been returned than has Superman Returs or Miami Vice, for instance, which are not in the box office bombs category). Also initial DVD sales are brisk and will probably cause the film to turn a profit, unlike those others mentioned. Just deleted silly unimportant info. 66.159.192.213 01:08, 29 October 2006 (UTC)
- I strongly disagree. You are also being disingenious. Plus since when does your speculation about possible DVD sales matter in wiki? Unless you have a crystal ball, there is no proof that Slither will recoup it's losses on DVD. And unless you can cite sources stating otherwise, then you are violating WK:OR and WK:nPOV. I suggest you refresh yourself with WK:CITATION policy. For starters, the sources and citations listed CLEARLY STATE that the film cost 29.5 million to make this film. The film cost around 15 to produce and an additional 15 to market. Plus, it doesn't matter what your opinion is on the box office. That's why wikipedia has a strict policy AGAINST WK:OR and WK:nPOV. Multiple sources and citations from reputable sources have labeled this film a box office failiure including [1] and [2]. In other words, you are not allowed to edit/delete contributions when those contributions have been backed-up by multiple citations. Your paperthin attempt to spin the facts violates the purpose of wikipedia. This is not a james Gunn fan page or a Slither blog. Please limit your contributions to factual contributions.Tromaintern 09:03, 29 October 2006 (UTC)
Costs generally refer to "production costs". End of story. Why am I being disingenious? And what did I ever say about DVD sales? 66.159.192.213 12:31, 30 October 2006 (UTC)
