Talk:Michael Moore

Acting experience

I think that it should also mention that he made an appearance in EDtv, that was actually a very revolutionary movie when it comes to the evolution of entertainment, and he made a guest appearance in the TV interview. —Preceding unsigned comment added by Gradyc2227 (talk • contribs) 07:31, 7 December 2008 (UTC)

New Moore movie?

According to the Michael Moore youtube page,there will be a new Michael Moore movie made about the economy. Can someone make a note of that? Permafry42 (talk) 14:38, 25 March 2009 (UTC)

The trailer has been released though there is no title, I have created this page temporarily. Katana Geldar 08:32, 14 June 2009 (UTC)

There is a small section devoted to his new film on Overture Films. Dynablaster (talk) 14:18, 14 June 2009 (UTC)

Rage Against The Machine Music Video

According to an interview with Moore and RATM's guitarist, Moore WAS arrested during the filming of the video, not threatened with arrest.

Hsxeric (talk) 23:10, 10 July 2009 (UTC) —Preceding unsigned comment added by 68.43.119.91 (talk)

So where does he live?

Where does this man live? Does he live in a modest home like the average American or does he live in an exclusive community? —Preceding unsigned comment added by 173.69.177.134 (talk) 23:04, 12 July 2009 (UTC) >

Controversy Section

This guy has made so many controversial films and there's only one topic under his controversy section. I'm sure that Barney has a longer controversy section. —Preceding unsigned comment added by 192.149.109.55 (talk) 19:45, 22 August 2009 (UTC)

Ditto. If South Park gets its own page for criticism and controversy, some of which reference Michael Moore, why the hell does Moore get the whitewash treatment? 76.239.185.198 (talk) 09:46, 8 October 2009 (UTC)

Then provide some sources for consideration. This isn't that complicated.Cptnono (talk) 13:31, 8 October 2009 (UTC) I question the neutrality of this article —Preceding unsigned comment added by 24.174.180.66 (talk) 12:20, 29 August 2009 (UTC)

1000% agree - he has been criticised many times for his movies not being proper documentaries because of being too one-sided as well as edited for content in a way that links unrelated events and speeches, removes important parts of interviews that completely change context of statements etc. —Preceding unsigned comment added by 89.176.209.178 (talk) 06:59, 16 September 2009 (UTC)

Find some sources and lets rework the section.Cptnono (talk) 13:57, 20 September 2009 (UTC)

I also question the neutrality as there is no mention of Morre distorting facts and using people in his movies without permission.Tannim2 (talk) 17:55, 26 September 2009 (UTC)

Then get a source and lets add it. I think it is madly relevant but we need a source to start.Cptnono (talk) 23:33, 26 September 2009 (UTC)

There is plenty of critisism of his films on Sicko, Fahrenheit 9/11 etc. Dynablaster (talk) 00:05, 27 September 2009 (UTC)

Fine, find some RS if you want it in.Cptnono (talk)

I wish people would stop whining and mention specific incidents with sources. Google is showing me too many unrelated hits to whittle down so if anyone can actually provide the first step we can have it included. If you want to just complain take it to a forum or blog about it.04:07, 29 September 2009 (UTC)

I'm merely trying to point out that a heap of criticism already exists about his films on other articles, so there is no need to repeat that same information here. Criticism of his political views, on the other hand, should be worked into this article in a balanced manner. Dynablaster (talk) 09:29, 29 September 2009 (UTC)

Oh oops, I read your comment incorrectly. I thought you were saying there is controversy not that it is in other articles. I think controversy should be mentioned but it doesn't need to go in depth. This is compounded if it is criticism repeated over several projects. I'm OK with single lines in related prose instead of a a brand new list in a subsection depending on what sources are available.Cptnono (talk) 09:50, 29 September 2009 (UTC)

I think general critiques of Michael Moore's style of filmmaking belong here; movie-specific critiques belong on the movie articles. He has produced enough films that a general arc of his style, and criticisms of it, can be found easily; however, breaking it down into the nuances of specific films belong on those articles. -->David Shankbone 13:38, 8 October 2009 (UTC)

Intro NPOV?

In the intro it says Michael Moore has criticized a variety of things including the Iraq War and George Bush. That seems accurate but it also lists "gun ownership" which redirects to a wiki page on the Second Ammendment. I don't feel that is accurate at all. He is a member of the NRA, supports responsible & lawful gun ownership. In the film Bowling For Columbine he only criticized ownership of assault weapons. I feel it is a giant leap to state that he is critical of gun ownership when that is not an accurate statement. Many people are pro-guns and yet anti-assault weapons at the same time. --Punkrocker27ka (talk) 20:08, 23 August 2009 (UTC)

Good points. How do you propose we fix this? Dynablaster (talk) 22:01, 23 August 2009 (UTC)

How about "he is critical of assault weapon ownership." That seems to be neutral and more accurate. What do you think? --Punkrocker27ka (talk) 04:21, 25 August 2009 (UTC)

Small parts about films

shouldn't this page include more on what he has done? —Preceding unsigned comment added by Jmnmic27 (talk • contribs) 02:19, 27 August 2009 (UTC)

Contoversies page

WHAT HAPPENED TO THE CONTROVERSIES PAGE FELLAS —Preceding unsigned comment added by 62.194.6.92 (talk) 23:26, 18 August 2009 (UTC)

The controversies section on Moore's page just links to a page that redirects back to the original page... wut. ernasty10050 (talk) 13:28, 21 August 2009 (UTC)

I wish people would stop whining and mention specific incidents with sources. Google is showing me too many unrelated hits to whittle down so if anyone can actually provide the first step we can have it included. If you want to just complain take it to a forum or blog about it.04:08, 29 September 2009 (UTC)

Wealth

How much is Moore worth? Where does he live? Why is it so hard to discover this information? Does he live in a hovel or a mansion? Does he give all his money to charity or does he invest it and make more money? How does this man live when he's not making films? 74.107.119.31 (talk) 21:46, 6 September 2009 (UTC)

3 of the Top 5?

In the Introduction, it states he has made 3 of the top 5 grossing documentaries of all time. This should be changed to say 3 of the top 6. Earth (2009) has now moved into the 4th spot, pushing Bowling for Columbine to 6. The reference link on this point actually shows this information correctly. —Preceding unsigned comment added by 129.74.87.214 (talk) 23:52, 6 September 2009 (UTC) He has made millions of dollars due to Capitalism and his movie saying capitalism is evil has to be seen by the public as a way to use capitalism to make him more money as his followers who watch his movies must clearly see that and him exploiting there lack of intelligents should be made public or at least pointed out. Any feedback on this. —Preceding unsigned comment added by Paltenrate (talk • contribs) 19:28, 16 September 2009 (UTC) Some one should look into who has funded him all these years. I have a feeling it will be trial lawyers and rich people wanting to get richer.

Rutgers Hat?

I saw Michael Moore on Jay Leno tonight and was just wondering why he is frequently seen wearing a Rutgers hat (as he was tonight)? Does anyone know?--Rusf10 (talk) 02:59, 16 September 2009 (UTC)

Echo to this question above. Saw him on Bill Maher (9/25/09) and was wondering the same about the Rutgers hat.

Well, I finally found the answer, here's a link: [[1]]. As a Rutgers student I like rutgers to get as much publicity as possible, although i have to say i am embarassed to see moore wearing a hat from my school.--Rusf10 (talk) 03:09, 6 October 2009 (UTC)

Total gross of Moore's films

Michael Moore's films have earned over 172 million U.S. dollars. The source of this information is http://www.the-numbers.com/people/directors/MIMOO.php I think the amount of profits Michael Moore's film have made should be included in the section regarding his filmography.

I agree with you. Also, in 2009, while his net worth was more than $50 million, he said, "capitalism did nothing for me." That should be in the article too. Grundle2600 (talk) 22:55, 1 October 2009 (UTC)

I believe Michael Moore is saying capitalism should not be credited for helping him become a filmmaker because, if you read the rest of his answer, he is happy to acknowledge that he went on to do very well for himself, and is now using his time, energy and wealth trying to bring down what he perceives to be an unfair system: "Well, capitalism did nothing for me, starting with my first film [Roger & Me]. You know, I had to pretty much beg, borrow and steal [to make the film]. The system is not set up to help somebody from the working class make a movie like this and get the truth out there. [...] I’m not loaded in the way you described. But I do well, obviously because my films do well. So, that means I have an extra responsibility to make sure I spend my time trying to make things better for the people that don’t have what I have." Dynablaster (talk) 23:36, 1 October 2009 (UTC)

Request edit on Gustov section

Sorry, I'm not sure what I am supposed to do with "\{\{editsemiprotected\}\}" (without "\"). I haven't made 10 edits on Wikipedia. Anyway, I would like for the section on Gustov to be edited to say somewhere in the first sentence "jokingly," as I (call me stupid) did not realize that Moore was joking. —Preceding unsigned comment added by Sidious1741 (talk • contribs) 01:48, 5 October 2009 (UTC)

Damnation Alley

The movie Damnation Alley has a Michael Moore credited as second unit director. WikiTourist (talk) 07:38, 11 October 2009 (UTC)