Commentary: Has 3-D Trend Gone Too Far?

Commentary:  "Has 3-D Trend Gone Too Far?"

         This weekend the adaptation of F. Scott Fitzgerald's high school English classic novel "The Great Gatzby" in 3-D is set to be released.  A lot of movies have been coming out in 3-D for the last five years or so. This trend no doubt has much to do with the premium ticket price required to view a movie in three dimensions. Admittedly, I pay to see a lot of these movies, and to be honest, most movies which come out in 3-D are just as good in the traditional two dimensions. It could be argued that when a movie with little or no reason to be in 3-D, such as  the impending  "The Great Gatzby" is just a cynical ploy by Hollywood to make as much money as they can off of the moviegoing public.  In my opinion, only movies with a lot of action, chases or explosions are worth paying the premium cost for the alleged privilege of three dimensions. More often than not, it isn't worth the extra cost. I haven't decided yet whether I will see "Gatzby" in a movie theater, but if I do I certainly won't pay to see it in 3-D.

Poetry: "Coughin' Leads to Coffin"

Poetry:  "Coughin' Leads to Coffin"

       When you puff on a smoke
       Emphasema or Lung Cancer could happen to you, bloke
       You'll sicken others with second-hand smoke
       Where others are near
       And if you smoke long enough
       Perhaps you'll even die
       Ere some friends and loved ones
       Have a chance to say goodbye. ((tbc?)