Cover Coverage: “Fred Claus” and the Madonna-Whore Complex

Just a quick question:  Why does the Bee use the cover of the highly read Ticket section to feature the film “Fred Claus,” then spend two pages bashing the film like a baby seal in a batting cage? 

Maybe they could have featured one of the 100 or more artists with gallery shows this Saturday, or a performer from the Festival of New American Music.  This is nothing against movie critic, Carla Meyer, who is thoughtful and direct in her piece.  This is aimed at the editorial board, or whoever else in the “Entertainment” section is responsible for what gets put on the cover (if you happen to know, drop us a line) who may just want to cut down on the number of movies they feature on the front page of the Friday Ticket. 

How about this for a small piece of advice?  Unless it’s a four star movie, put something else on the cover. 

2 thoughts on “Cover Coverage: “Fred Claus” and the Madonna-Whore Complex”

  1. there seems to me a media blitz going on right now for “fred claus.” which makes me think maybe the front page is bought and sold at times.

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  2. The concept of “Santa Clause” bringing only “good” boys and girls presents is too judgemental- who is to say that drowning kittens is “bad”? The ACLU has filed suit to ban Christmas until *all* boys/girls/combo/other get presents, regardless of behavior.

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