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Chocoholic · 02-13-2003, 09:43 PM

I don't pay too much attention to what TV critics say about different TV shows. I like reading some reviews, like Matt Roush from TV Guide.com, but I never let them influence whether or not I watch a certain TV show.

dawsongirl · 02-13-2003, 10:36 PM

Nah. I can make up my own mind.

TJL · 02-13-2003, 10:50 PM

I read a lot of reviews in the papers. My favorite reviewers often share my views on programming, so I guess that's why I like them. That's not to say I agree all of the time...
Since there are a half dozen papers here in NYC, you get so many opinions about shows - one guy loves a show while another guy hates it - so ultimately I make the decision.

TJL · 02-13-2003, 10:53 PM

But, if it was a reviewer I realllllly trusted, I would probably avoid a program he or she said wasn't worth watching...

Brian Damage · 02-14-2003, 06:09 PM

Sometimes negative reviews make me want to see that show even more.

harper · 05-22-2003, 11:38 AM

some critics can help a movie by saying scenes are to long.The problem I have with critics is this,those who criticize other peoples performances is because they couldn't do to themselves and marvel themselves as armchair quarterback know it alls of the craft of acting.unless they tried acting or writing or directing most critics should really keep the mouths shut.Critics nailed my fathers show the Nutt House and said it failed because of him and yet Mel brooks who was never around to supervise and give his talents layed in the hands of those who no nothing about comedy-Altough I will say this Alan Spencer who did sledge Hammer was great and consultant Leonard Stern of Get Smart helped out.The show wasn't bad it wasn't great if it was good it was because of the cast.My dad was great Cloris Leachman was annoying as usual.M.Hagan was great as was Mark Blankfield and Gregory Itzin.so critics can get very vengeful and mean and target certain people for whatever reason..The media also especially critics think they are in a position of power with the mighty pen can make or break careers.M.Roush is the best right now outside of my friend Mark Dwidziak of the Cleveland plains paper.Check out his website at the cleveland plains site.

*PinkLady* · 05-22-2003, 12:48 PM

I don't go by what critics say. They love the shows I hate and hate the shows I love.

Crimson and Clover · 05-22-2003, 02:07 PM

i pay no attention to tv critics. like dawsongirl said i cant make up my own mind.

Sitcomwriter · 05-22-2003, 02:34 PM

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Originally posted by Brian Damage
Sometimes negative reviews make me want to see that show even more.

Ditto.I like reading the reviews but I can decide myself.Same with movies but when it comes to Food, If a critic says something tastes like s*** then I ain't arguing.

Dude111 · 05-20-2025, 06:58 PM

I picked the first option...........

I dont let others run my life....... I can decide for myself

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02-13-2003, 09:43 PM	#1
Chocoholic Member Forum Star Join Date: Dec 01, 2000 Location: Between a rock and a hard place. Posts: 11,235	TV critics I don't pay too much attention to what TV critics say about different TV shows. I like reading some reviews, like Matt Roush from TV Guide.com, but I never let them influence whether or not I watch a certain TV show.

02-13-2003, 10:50 PM	#3
TJL Suburbanite Extrordinaire Forum Star Join Date: Dec 29, 2001 Location: New Jersey - the cradle of civilization Posts: 16,591	I read a lot of reviews in the papers. My favorite reviewers often share my views on programming, so I guess that's why I like them. That's not to say I agree all of the time... Since there are a half dozen papers here in NYC, you get so many opinions about shows - one guy loves a show while another guy hates it - so ultimately I make the decision.
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05-22-2003, 11:38 AM	#6
harper gentlegiant Frequent Poster Join Date: Mar 04, 2003 Location: Towson,Maryland Posts: 130	taste is subjective.Critics need to be tough some critics can help a movie by saying scenes are to long.The problem I have with critics is this,those who criticize other peoples performances is because they couldn't do to themselves and marvel themselves as armchair quarterback know it alls of the craft of acting.unless they tried acting or writing or directing most critics should really keep the mouths shut.Critics nailed my fathers show the Nutt House and said it failed because of him and yet Mel brooks who was never around to supervise and give his talents layed in the hands of those who no nothing about comedy-Altough I will say this Alan Spencer who did sledge Hammer was great and consultant Leonard Stern of Get Smart helped out.The show wasn't bad it wasn't great if it was good it was because of the cast.My dad was great Cloris Leachman was annoying as usual.M.Hagan was great as was Mark Blankfield and Gregory Itzin.so critics can get very vengeful and mean and target certain people for whatever reason..The media also especially critics think they are in a position of power with the mighty pen can make or break careers.M.Roush is the best right now outside of my friend Mark Dwidziak of the Cleveland plains paper.Check out his website at the cleveland plains site.
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05-22-2003, 02:07 PM	#8
Crimson and Clover Member Forum Star Join Date: Jun 09, 2002 Location: NC Posts: 17,345	i pay no attention to tv critics. like dawsongirl said i cant make up my own mind.
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02-13-2003, 10:36 PM	#2
dawsongirl Member Forum Icon Join Date: Jan 04, 2001 Posts: 53,128	Nah. I can make up my own mind.

02-13-2003, 10:53 PM	#4
TJL Suburbanite Extrordinaire Forum Star Join Date: Dec 29, 2001 Location: New Jersey - the cradle of civilization Posts: 16,591	But, if it was a reviewer I realllllly trusted, I would probably avoid a program he or she said wasn't worth watching...

02-14-2003, 06:09 PM	#5
Brian Damage I'm Rich Bitch Forum Icon Join Date: Feb 03, 2002 Location: What Ain't No Country I Ever Heard Of...They Speak English in What? Posts: 63,108	Sometimes negative reviews make me want to see that show even more.

05-22-2003, 12:48 PM	#7
PinkLady Member Forum Veteran Join Date: Jun 04, 2002 Posts: 7,457	I don't go by what critics say. They love the shows I hate and hate the shows I love.

05-20-2025, 06:58 PM	#10
Dude111 Forum Legend Join Date: Nov 05, 2013 Posts: 35,313	I picked the first option........... I dont let others run my life....... I can decide for myself