It's been exactly 1 month since my video was 'discovered' by various websites. Presently, it has received 264,515 views but it hit the quarter of a million mark in 16 days. (A fairly, modest number but I'm happy with it.
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The Australian interviewer asked:
"Were you ever concerned you might be part of destroying - or at least taking the shine off - a cinematic legend?"
To which I answered,
"No, not at all." because I figured the target audience (Indy fans) would understand the point. Nonetheless, the Spielberg & Lucas bashing STILL continues (with most recent remark being made yesterday).
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quickP76: I think is worse than when I was 11 and realized the Bible was just a retelling of older stories.
I realize it was a homage but c’mon, where’s the line between homage and plagiarism here?
Occido70: Oh Lucas..you’re the most unoriginal film maker of all time.
erikj: To think that Speilberg copied from the old films reflecs that hes not as creative and original as where are lead to believe.
therealfatNINJA: Remember this video every time a corporation goes after someone that’s sampled something.
Dummy00001: Unbelievable! Unthinkable!
Lucas must be sued out of business immediately for such gross copyright infringement!!!
SuperLAFF: los “reciclajes” de Spielberg (the “recycling” of Spielberg)
signboy: spielberg is a thief who lacks imagination and innovation
SottileGioia: I knew Indiana Jones movies were supposed to be a tribute to old adventure movies, but, wow, this is too much.
AntonSlizzardhands: Inspiration or stealing?
Dea0X: Shows that copyright and inspiration really don’t like each other very much.
MrTrex01: The little respect I had for George Lucas is now gone. Trust me when I say, "We will be better off without him."
pensftmfw: Hollywood has never cared about originality anyway. Steven you biter! lol
jake42789: IMDb tells me there’s a character in Raiders of Ghost City called Idaho Jones. Smooth move, Spielberg.
Koiler8: I know your a Spielberg/Lucas fan, but it's sooooo obvious he cloned (pun intended) this one. Down to the title even.
mamece2: so.. the entire movie is a TRIBUTE.. right..
docatomics: ...plagiarism begats plagiarism
-and Steven Spitsbergen secret source is revealed, perhaps
=once and for all
maadyl: Do you copy exact Music Scores,exact paintings,exact texts ? This is just a "Plagiat"
Sprawler3: @StooTV but if i make a movie that looks EXACTLY like "xxx2" i can't say i've been influenced by "xxx2", then i've COPIED "xxx2".....
ereunloko: That's not an influence, that's plagiarism, It's way too similar.
Chorisaurio: It is not surprising coming from a *** like Spielberg. They all do the same way: first they copy, then claim it is their invention. They aren't able to create anything. Their so celebrated 'intelligence' is only a myth.
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And, finally...
la pièce de résistance...from the brilliant mind of Mr. VexT916 (posted yesterday):
VexT916: Geez, bunch of ignorant morons on youtube. Don't you people get the subliminal behind this post? It's not just to merely venerate or revere Spielberg's ass, but it actually exposes the fact that he plagiarized and copied many scenes from older movies to make Raiders of the Lost Ark, which is not inspiration at all but mimicry. It just goes to show he is not talented and original in creativity as the media spins him to be and that he's just another initiated goon for the Hollywood establishment.
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(Speaking of "ignorant morons on YouTube", VexT916 gets a special award.
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