As has been observed in the previous articles, some EPG data
suppliers claim that their TV program summaries are neutral, however as this
series continues to prove, this is not the case whatsoever.
In fact, certain providers seem to consider themselves amateur movie critics, with mostly negative thoughts.
In fact, certain providers seem to consider themselves amateur movie critics, with mostly negative thoughts.
Peruse the following film synopses and ponder whether or not
this sort of out of control bias and editorializing has a place on any screen.
We don’t think it does.
A Bullet Is Waiting
After their plane crashes, a sheriff (Stephen McNally) and
his prisoner (Rory Calhoun) meet a pair of cabin dwellers (Jean Simmons, Brian
Aherne). Good cast but the script
defeats them.
This movie description seems a bit more opinionated than necessary. Plus, Rory Calhoun! pic.twitter.com/MBtOJ6Zs5l
— ManD (@mmarxen) January 31, 2015
Blades of Glory
Uproarious sports spoof featuring
Will Ferrell and Jon Heder as bitter skating rivals who’ve…Old School
Luke Wilson, Vince Vaughn and Will Ferrell star in this raucous comedy reminiscent of “Animal House”
Hey @comcast , please explain to me how Old School gets two stars and Blades Of Glory gets three. Please. pic.twitter.com/Xf6gsSzLvI
— Jerry Boyarsky (@Ursamajor12) March 2, 2015
Ice Princess
A high-school student (Michelle Trachtenberg) wants to become a champion figure skater, but her mom (Joan Cusack) wants her to go to Harvard. Formulaic Disney fluff.
movie description writer gets right to the point via /r/funny http://t.co/0RUwwd4J1m #funny pic.twitter.com/IUPiWRVJBd
— Reddit Funny (@redditfunnybot) January 25, 2015
People I Know
A has-been publicist (Al
Pacino) tries to revive his career by organizing a charity event while
contending with other disasters. Pacino
holds it together but the script has too many subplots.
End of Days
Inane apocalyptic action-thriller starring Arnold Schwarzenegger as an ex-cop who tries to foil Satan’s plan to conquer the world on New Year’s Eve 1999.Coach Carter
A California high-school basketball coach teaches
responsibility to a cocky, undisciplined team. An inspiring but overly preachy fact-based drama.
This movie description has been the best thing about my day so far! #coachcarter #overlypreachy @AMC_TV pic.twitter.com/y3NLCyqwyY
— Steph Francis (@steph__francis) December 14, 2014
Simply Irresistible
Magically unfunny comedy
about the romance that develops between a waifish woman (Sarah Michelle Gellar)
who’s inherited a restaurant and a wealthy, debonair businessman.
Harsh summary, Xfinity summary team. Lol pic.twitter.com/IhZ7iD9hmI
— Amin Vafa (@AminNBA) November 16, 2013
The Transporter
A contraband deliveryman (Jason Statham) gets mixed up in an Asian slave ring in the south of France. Dizzying martial-arts action and car chases can’t make up for an incoherent plot.
Hey @Rogers, I think someone hacked your tv program descriptions!!! pic.twitter.com/EeSq8RWC2B
— TheBieser (@thebieser) July 9, 2013
As you can no doubt tell, the above program descriptions are
an aberration. And this has been going on for years with other metadata suppliers. Here at FYI Television, our summaries are decidedly without
commentary, leaving the viewer to form his or her own opinion on what they’re
watching, instead of leaving them distressed or confused.
Interested in accurate TV metadata more along the lines of
that? Get in touch with us, by clicking below.
Author: Brian Cameron
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Author: Brian Cameron
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