tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9218032304234379989.post3910532818727569272..comments2023-09-04T08:54:06.402-07:00Comments on Stop Ben Lyons!: Back to bad habitsScotthttp://www.blogger.com/profile/15534672945058769050noreply@blogger.comBlogger9125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9218032304234379989.post-90800353090864852342009-10-31T14:40:52.566-07:002009-10-31T14:40:52.566-07:00I cannot imagine how he would react to seeing a fi...I cannot imagine how he would react to seeing a film like The Warriors, Taxi Driver, Annie Hall, Escape From New York. You know films shot in New York that certainly have blown people away. Sure they did not make millions of dollars give or take inflation but you know they had hardcore fan bases, won Oscars, and also shall be remembered for their originality rather than a half-baked, overproduced remake. <br /><br />The box office argument Ben uses reminds me of those Transformers sycophants critical of Ebert's review of the sequel arguing box office. Point is, you do not pay after you see the movie pending your satisfaction. That could be one of the worst arguments ever.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9218032304234379989.post-53450426153393491212009-10-24T14:47:58.246-07:002009-10-24T14:47:58.246-07:00I am SOOOOOOOOOOO happy Ben Lyons is no longer on ...I am SOOOOOOOOOOO happy Ben Lyons is no longer on At The Movies! <br /><br />What a pure insult to have replaced Roger Ebert and Richard Roeper, and their more qualified co-hosts (love Michael Phillips wit!), with a buffoon like Ben Lyons and the other guy. Upon reading the profiles of Lyons and Mankiewicz prior to their debut, I was alarmed that someone so without insightful perspective, ostensibly lacking intellect, with published imagery of vulgarity and crass behavior could sit-down into the seat of his more distinguished and intellectual predecessors. <br /><br />I never gave the new format a chance. But when I happen to come across the new show with these two new hosts, it was PAINFUL to hear Lyons "critique" a movie with his brazenly lack of vocabulary, using instead a lazy rhetoric while quoting movie poster tag-lines for his criticisms on movies. WHAT A JOKE!!<br /><br />Most certainly, I was very happy to hear he was FIRED from the show, easily replaced by sharp-candor critic Michael Phillips and the very cool A.O. Scott. This was great news indeed and most certainly returned me to watching "At the Movies" as I had always enjoyed prior to that dismal and horrible 2008-2009 season. <br /><br />Clearly, Ben Lyons was a disgrace and embarrassment to the show! He should stick to the more vapid environs of entertainment news while coddling to celebrities with his insipid remarks on the red carpet.walterparadahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01097481970525126550noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9218032304234379989.post-54671597083220840522009-09-07T12:40:12.636-07:002009-09-07T12:40:12.636-07:00Scott has every right to still do this blog. Even ...Scott has every right to still do this blog. Even though Ben Lyons was fired from "At the Movies," he's still plaguing the airwaves at E!<br /><br />I think it's fair to criticize Ben Lyons because even though his father is a famous film critic (the ONLY reason why Ben even has a career), Ben is incredibly stupid when it comes to movies and being a movie critic. <br /><br />You'd think he'd be more knowledgeable about the "family business," but he isn't. And that's really irritating, considering there are thousands of movie aficionados who would love to have the kind of career opportunities that have been handed to Ben, and they would work harder and do a much better job than Ben Lyons does.<br /><br />So keep the Stop Ben Lyons blog going!Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9218032304234379989.post-11928240182483054872009-09-05T11:21:03.878-07:002009-09-05T11:21:03.878-07:00Scott, Do you have anything else better to do than...Scott, Do you have anything else better to do than "stopping BL"?<br />Ben is young and naive but he is harmless. Now he is fired by "At the Movies", let's have a break!Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9218032304234379989.post-52757599335788012482009-09-02T15:44:45.698-07:002009-09-02T15:44:45.698-07:00Kristen looks like she's squirming away from B...Kristen looks like she's squirming away from Ben. Don't know if it's because of his slimy vibes or his awkward praise/pan/praise of Twilight.<br /><br />And the first thing Lyons says is classically vapid: "Congratulations on returning to Comicon." Gee, we know he can't review films, but can't he even small talk right?Unknownhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13283515545305380060noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9218032304234379989.post-4108707623206166662009-08-31T18:42:56.845-07:002009-08-31T18:42:56.845-07:00Hey Scott,
I'm sure you're already aware ...Hey Scott,<br /><br />I'm sure you're already aware of this, but the official At The Movies website has been purged of any trace of the two Bens, and now has Scott and Phillips faces all over the website.Taylor Costellonoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9218032304234379989.post-53164691919194304692009-08-31T09:59:22.677-07:002009-08-31T09:59:22.677-07:00Please do a blog entry about Ben Lyons' pathet...Please do a blog entry about Ben Lyons' pathetic crush on Keira Knightley. It's bad enough that he embarrasses himself on TV by talking about his crush on Keira - basically admitting that he'll probably never criticize her or any of her movies. <br /><br />What's worse is Ben does things like ask Keira to kiss him while he's interviewing her. Can you say boderline sexual harassment? I'm not making this up. They showed this on E! last year. Ben was on the red carpet interviewing Keira at the 2008 Toronto Film Festival premiere for "The Duchess." And out of the blue, Ben asked Keira to kiss him! <br /><br />She said, "No!," while cringing with a horrified look on her face, and then she quickly walked away. Too bad video footage of that interview doesn't seem to be on the Internet, but it was definitely shown on E!Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9218032304234379989.post-67413718487711099722009-08-30T21:14:41.635-07:002009-08-30T21:14:41.635-07:00I read Erik's post last Mon./Tues. and was dis...I read Erik's post last Mon./Tues. and was dismayed in Ben Lyons' attempt to defend his statement about <i>I Am Legend</i> as one of the greatest movies ever made and basing it also on box office. <br /><br />He's a moron. Pure and simple.<br /><br />My favorite film of all-time is <i>Lost in Translation</i>. Do I think one of the best films ever made? Yes. That's because it connected with me on a personal level. Especially at a time when I was in my early 20s where I had no clue on what to do with my life and was trying to figure out the world of adulthood. I was also trying to deal with my own alienation as it opened doors for me to explore cinema. I still watch that film once every year on the 21st of September. The day I saw that film back in 2003. <br /><br />Of course, compare it to something like <i>Casablanca</i> or <i>The Godfather</i> would seem ludicrous since those are 2 great films in their own right. I don't consider myself to be intelligent but know a difference between a great film and a bad one. <i>I Am Legend</i> isn't a great movie though has a few moments from keeping it bad.<br /><br />Ben Lyons is really someone who lacks the tenacity and desire to explore old films and would rather say something so he can be read.<br /><br />It is sad if this individual becomes the person to go for opinions when we all know, there's far better people. I'm one of them. I think.thevoid99https://www.blogger.com/profile/03055459287396592446noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9218032304234379989.post-12036368930500517622009-08-29T00:49:08.174-07:002009-08-29T00:49:08.174-07:00I think Kristen Stewart has some problems.I think Kristen Stewart has some problems.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.com