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If viewers are such experts on 'acting ability'.
Josh Stonem
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Then why aren't they working as producers of soaps hiring and firing actors?
Yes, we pay our licence fee, entitled to our opinion, actors in the public eye - open to criticism yadda yadda but how come the producers give these people jobs when the viewers are so 'matter of fact' about their lack of ability?
They need telling and explaining in technical terms (as so many viewers seem experts on) what they should be looking for in an actor as judging by the masses - they are getting it wrong time and again!
Which begs the question - why are we the viewers & they the producers when we know so much better??
Yes, we pay our licence fee, entitled to our opinion, actors in the public eye - open to criticism yadda yadda but how come the producers give these people jobs when the viewers are so 'matter of fact' about their lack of ability?
They need telling and explaining in technical terms (as so many viewers seem experts on) what they should be looking for in an actor as judging by the masses - they are getting it wrong time and again!
Which begs the question - why are we the viewers & they the producers when we know so much better??
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I agree.
I mean if I was such an expert on say 'lazy delivery of lines' or 'only one facial expression' - I should be in an acting job over James Sutton shouldn't I?
How come successive producers don't realise this information?
Totally agree. (Not to mention the fact that a large proportion of DS 'experts' are clearly confusing their dislike of a character with the actor's acting ability.
(As an example, there are a number of very popular characters across the soap spectrum. Coincidentally, I have yet to see the actors of those characters criticised in any way).
Dear Soap Producers and Writers - please ignore us DS-ers. Generally, we know not of what we speak.
Oh I've no doubt that sort of thing goes on.
Anthony Cotton though - what's his secret to constant work?
He has dirt on tony warren or someone high up at ITV - their can be no other explanation!
I don't mean to appear unkind but the current Moon brothers are De Niro and Brando compared to Spencer....
I cannot tell the difference between Beyonce and Katy Perry because I'm not a singer and do not own my own record company...
Also, I dislike some TV presenters because I think they have as much charisma as a fart. I better keep such opinions to myself though since I'm not a producer or presenter myself.
I think some "professional" footballers suck, but since I'm not a manager or a professional footballer myself, I best not comment on it because what do I know? :rolleyes:
What a silly thread. Just because the majority of us aren't experts in acting, doesn't mean we cannot have an opinion on it.
People seem to forget that even though there's a fair bit of negativity on this forum, there's also lots of positives too. I can name at least 40 actors off the top of my head who get raving reviews about their acting on here constantly. Is your view on those who praise actors the same view as those who criticise because surely they're not "qualified" to judge either?
What's up? Has your favourite character become a victim of Digital Spy so you're hitting out? It's a discussion board, I suggest you get use to such topics being discussed and suck it up.
Edit: Is this a wind up? You create this thread and several posts later you're slating the acting of an actor? Hilarious.
This This This all day long! I think this thread is an excuse for someone to have a go at FM's! :sleep:
The only thing you need is eyes and ears you dont have to be an expert to see that someone is completely usless! The likes of Sean (CS) Tyler, Joey (EE) Robbie (ED) have had all the decent writing under the sun and they havnt cut it on screen just because they lack the acting skills required you dont need to be an expert to see that!
I never said I didn't partake in it myself did I?
I just find it funny when some people are so 'matter of fact' in their opinions and throw in some technical terms to boot - not that they were downright wrong.
Lighten up a bit.
These. Says it all really :sleep:
So, it's not ok for DS forum members to think they know crap acting when they see it but you can?
You don't have to be an expert to know bad acting. If someone is unnatural and unconvincing, then it's crappy acting.
I don't have to be a food expert to know when the food is off.
I've been asking that about Eastenders for a good 2-3 years now.
I didn't say it wasn't ok.
I hinted at such on my op but also kept it ambiguous enough to be able to defend myself once these inevitable accusations arrived.
You've answered your own question then.
One word.
Dev
Then opened it up for discussion.
Just waiting for a reply .
However, when it comes to people who simply can't act then anyone can spot it. That's where soaps come in because you don't have to be great but competent enough to carry a story. So the ones who sound like they're reading cue cards can be spotted a mile away.
Kind of like a food critic is more 'qualified' to judge the quality of food and compare dishes with each other. But when it comes to food that is not cooked properly at all, anyone can spot it.