tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5192607845964707530.post2407550395610091495..comments2008-04-15T11:41:50.425-07:00Comments on new world entertainment: Why So Serious: Questioning Marketing in the Face of Real TragedyAMHhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/06777718942871392859noreply@blogger.comBlogger1125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5192607845964707530.post-69014847216570129592008-02-13T20:13:00.000-08:002008-02-13T20:13:00.000-08:00First of all, let me just say that I really enjoye...First of all, let me just say that I really enjoyed reading your blog. Growing up, I always thought of Heath Ledger as my dream guy, and his death came as such a huge shock to me. It saddened me more than I expected it would. And I remember hearing words from friends such as "it's horrible to say, but you know this will be good for his movie." So, I particularly thought your blog was an interesting topic.<BR/><BR/>Secondly, I was so intrigued by the article you linked to about Ledger's preparation for his new movie. To learn that he spent six weeks in solitude practicing the part made me realize that the part may have influenced his accidental death more so than I previously thought. I had heard that it may have caused slight depression, but I had my doubts. However, upon learning about the forced solitude, I cannot help but to think that had something to do with it. In fact, I remember visiting Alcatraz a few years back and learning that the worst form of punishment was solitary confinement. No one wanted to be left alone. Ledger should have spent time practicing alone only sparingly to keep from going crazy.<BR/><BR/>Most importantly, though, I completely agree with your opinion that the release should not be altered. I think that especially if his work will so intense that it may have influenced his death, it is only fair that we honor him and publicize and release his work the way he would have wanted. Yes, his death was a sad tragedy, but let us not forget that his work was some of his best, and he deserves to be remembered for it. <BR/><BR/>While I think that it should still be released according to the original plan, that is not to say that I will want to see it. I find it so sad that he passed away, and it's hard to watch him act without feeling sad knowing that he is no longer around. Even when 10 Things I Hate About You was on t.v. the other day, I found myself thinking more about his death than his acting. I still believe that the bottom line is that nothing should change--let's give him credit for the work he did when he was still with us.SRAhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14623698987737434484noreply@blogger.com