I'm afraid we're stuck in a sequel/prequel era where all original ideas have gone by the wayside and movie companies milk franchises for all they're worth. The true art of storytelling, and rather filmaking as an "art" altogether, is no longer relevant. Unfortunately, we take what we can get. All the studios want to see is the money. The numbers speak louder than a whole hill of criticism. The only way to plead with our film companies of making something that can actually be called "good" is to stop seeing what can only be referred to as "bad."

And this thread reminds me ... I need to get in contact with Rikter to get Cowclops LD transfers. I'm still on 56k, can't download them, $17.00 isn't bad, though.