Need to Vent! Movie Reviews with a Twist- Robert A. Nowotny

Needtovent tries to provide unconventional movie reviews and occasional social/political commentary that is posted by an average guy who, occasionally, just “needs to vent.”

I am a motion picture and television producer who has produced four independently-financed feature films and several significant projects for primetime television including the Emmy Award-winning documentary, THE LEGEND OF BILLY THE KID.

After all the hoopla and controversy surrounding the initial release of THE PASSION OF THE CHRIST I had a “need to vent” — not so much about the subject matter of the film but about the deplorable production values and sophomoric writing and directing that went into this project. People seemed to appreciate my rather caustic comments (”about as much ‘passion’ as the average Ron Jeremy flick”) and I was encouraged to write more reviews.

I have been working on this blog approximately two years. There are now a little over 100 films reviewed and another 100 or so additional postings about other topics.

We average round 250 visitors per day. I’d love to have more…

The blog does generate some income, but it is still very, very little. I really need to find a way to better advertise it.

The blog is aimed at anyone interested in film, television and/or political, social, or religious topics. You do need a sense of humor and a thick skin. Needtovent is an equal opportunity offender…

On average, I spend around one hour per day on the blog. Some days I am working on my postings for 3-4 hours. Then again, some days go by with nothing being posted.

You will find insight and analysis in the film reviews that are often very unique — and, hopefully, outrageous. We like to “push the envelope” on all of the postings and we strive to write in a syle and manner that is both informative and provocative.

Examples:

THE AVIATOR — more polished than Barbie Benton’s banister

LOLITA — “Lolita’s going to have a cavity filled by her Uncle Ivar.” There was no mention of a dentist…

WHAT DREAMS MAY COME — the equivalent of a technicolor pap smear

THE WEATHER MAN — winner of the annual Schiavo Award for the most pathetic, lifeless and brain dead movie of the year

I recommend that all bloggers write as well as they can — use descriptive words and have fun with your postings. Also, be as accurate as you can regarding spelling, grammer and punctuation.

This blog can be visited at http://www.needtovent-movies.blogspot.com/