Snark, Critic and Pop!

Avatar in 3-D was kinda cool.  Re-releasing Slam Dunk Ernest in 3-D is a bit much.  Seriously, Hollywood has gone 3-D mad, smelling money.  I saw Shrek Forever and Despicable Me in 3-D this year, neither needed or deserved the “upgrade.”  Staggeringly, the next entry in the torture porn extravaganza Saw franchise is going to be in 3-D if the title — Saw 3D — is any indication.

Fortunately, according to the New York Times, some filmmakers are pushing back against the 3-D for the sake of 3-D trend.  Interestingly, the filmmakers listed are in my view the best writers/directors working: J.J. Abrams, Joss Whedon, and Christopher Nolan.  Hats off, boys!