http://blogcritics.org/ A sinister cabal of superior bloggers on music, books, film, popular culture, politics, and technology - updated continuously. en Copyright 2005 by the authors Thu, 30 Sep 2004 14:41:19 EDT http://backend.userland.com/rss Blogcritics.org custom software http://blogcritics.org/archives/2004/09/28/000004.php#comment-88071 I'm not sure I quite agree with your assertion that Hollywood is a meritocracy. It's certainly the case in some instances, however plenty of people bribe or buy their way in, use family connections, etc. Rarely can an artist genuinely stink and still see success (though this is hardly a rule - Pia Zadora, anyone?), but many a "talent" would have been overlooked or never realized were it not for this extra help. 88071@blogcritics.org Thu, 30 Sep 2004 14:41:19 EDT http://blogcritics.org/archives/2004/09/28/000004.php#comment-87639 I agree with your assessment of the two Hollywoods - funny that we don't hear that much about the irony of the two positions. Clearly the comfort of fortune and fame allows for the limo liberal worldview. Hollywood puts out a lot of crap, but the public has the vote. Thanks Tom! 87639@blogcritics.org Tue, 28 Sep 2004 09:22:16 EDT