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Comment on 5 Movies I Want to See This Summer by Sam Howat

Sam Howat — Wed, 21 Jul 2010 22:26:24 +0000

No Chip, I don’t view that as a quality film :P

Comment on 5 Movies I Want to See This Summer by Chip

Chip — Sun, 18 Jul 2010 00:54:25 +0000

The Expendables didn’t make the list? :P

Comment on Stop Letting M. Night Shyamalan Make Movies! by Sam Howat

Sam Howat — Fri, 02 Jul 2010 15:47:10 +0000

Jon – Ditto! I was a big fan, watched all episodes on Netflix with friends and felt really nerdy in the process. I loved it. When I found out that M. Night was directing, I got annoyed and my first thought was that it would suck. However, a -usually reliable- source told me that M. Night was only directing and not writing the script, so I was looking forward to it. It wasn’t really until recently that I found out that he wrote, directed and even helped produce the film. I won’t be seeing it in theaters.

Josh – In general, you’re right. People are always going to have bias against something that you MIGHT enjoy. However, recently, Twitter trends and RT reviews have been spot on for movies and are a good predictor for how I’ll feel about the movie. If anything, I’ll watch the film when it’s out on Netflix or on DVD, but otherwise I think people are becoming more discerning when it comes to the movies they go to see in theaters.

Also, for his work, yes, it might be creative, but in general, I’d say it leaves most people disappointed. I saw a funny comment about M. Night and comparing him to Ed Wood, which I feel is pretty spot-on! :P

Comment on Stop Letting M. Night Shyamalan Make Movies! by Jon Holland

Jon Holland — Fri, 02 Jul 2010 07:53:21 +0000

I’m actually a huge fan of the actual Nick cartoon (Avatar). When I heard they would make a live action movie, I figured it would suck….when I heard that M.Night was going to direct it, I knew it would.

A real shame, as the source material is brilliant, and probably the closest thing there is to a american anime.

Comment on Stop Letting M. Night Shyamalan Make Movies! by Josh Kendall

Josh Kendall — Fri, 02 Jul 2010 07:26:47 +0000

I tend to not pay attention to the ratings people give movies or their opinions, if a movie looks interesting to me I’ll watch it. I’ve had people tell me that a movie was terrible only to find that I actually really enjoyed the movie and another movie was amazing only to find that I wasn’t a fan. The Last Airbender had me with their first trailer and I’d rather spend the money to see it (that doesn’t necessarily mean in the theater, I could wait and see it on demand or on Netflix, where I would still be paying to see it) and draw my own opinions.

From the movies of his I’ve seen, 6th Sense and Signs were decent (I wouldn’t pay to see them and only watched them because they were on regular cable); The Happening I thought was a great movie and I’d pay to watch again (that may be because Zooey Deschanel is in it).

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Stop Letting M. Night Shyamalan Make Movies! | sky — Fri, 02 Jul 2010 06:38:27 +0000

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Comment on The Zen of Happy Customers by Sam Howat

Sam Howat — Thu, 24 Jun 2010 04:53:42 +0000

Update: since then, at our new company @avelient, we signed up for Zendesk as well, and are actively promoting it to our customers as well.

Comment on Does Management Kill Creativity? by Pat Armstrong

Pat Armstrong — Wed, 23 Jun 2010 13:08:03 +0000

The Dan Pink RSAnimate lecture is very inspiring, Sam. Thanks !

Comment on Does Management Kill Creativity? by Matthew Fedak

Matthew Fedak — Wed, 23 Jun 2010 13:02:43 +0000

Interesting subject, reminds me of the whole “what is better design or development”, “left brain or right brain” scenario. I think finding where to draw the line between capping creativity and harming creativity via management techniques is very difficult. As a web developer working in a very competitive industry, my unique skill I bring to a team is creative web development but the sole reason this creativity has spawned a business opportunity was through careful management strategy. Often I take the creative side against arguments with people in management but every so often if I say “…somethings not quite there yet” or “…just need an extra day boss” its a firm reponse. “Matthew I’m a manager, I quantify your creativity in sales, unfinished product means no sales, no sales is no job for you, how you gona be creative then?”.

Everyone has to pay the mortgage somehow I guess.

Comment on Does Management Kill Creativity? by Joana Johnson

Joana Johnson — Wed, 23 Jun 2010 11:36:00 +0000

Creative people need boundaries within which to work, but they must be mostly set up by the creative person. I really like your comment about inspiration, I totally believe that, but I think managers could also help move obstacles to creativity so it can flourish.

Comment on BP Oil Spill Disaster in Perspective by Larry Supina

Larry Supina — Sat, 05 Jun 2010 00:52:35 +0000

It is very evident that the well took a kick, and seems no one on the platform floor could handle the problem or there was equipment failure. Or no safety training.
Unfortunately loss of life .It would appear that the monitor system was either shut off or not paid attention to.Maybe the well was swabbed in who knows,only the driller on the break handle at that time..BP stupidity at trying all this idiot things to control the well are nuts.As of day one they should have started the directional well to kill this thing..Now they say there are three wells flowing which would indicate a platform not a drilling rig on the sub sea head.BP is totally lying to the world.

Comment on BP Oil Spill Disaster in Perspective by Joe Peeters

Joe Peeters — Fri, 04 Jun 2010 02:31:20 +0000

Thankyou for providing an arena for me and others to express our horror!

Comment on BP Oil Spill Disaster in Perspective by Joe Peeters

Joe Peeters — Fri, 04 Jun 2010 02:23:35 +0000

It’s a greecy, never before seen before, example of the human race, run ammuck! Our heritage has been either wrecked, or spoiled. What my people are we going to do just to change our ways?

Comment on Help Me Accessorize My Face by Mariano

Mariano — Sun, 30 May 2010 02:15:04 +0000

I like #3 (um…what’s wrong with 35…or 36?) and I also like #1.

Comment on Help Me Accessorize My Face by Sam Howat

Sam Howat — Sun, 30 May 2010 01:58:44 +0000

Thanks for the feedback! I really like #3 but I worry that I might look way too old in them. Sure, glasses will make me look older anyways but I don’t want to look 35…