Mail from our readers
Bad Kitty
About your cover story on Kitty Kelley (April 26): The reputation
rapist strikes again! Who is next on the Kitty ''Litter'' list? The
Pope? Kelley's Nancy Reagan bio is not only poorly written and
documented, it's boring. This book is nothing more than the
fabrications of a jealous, bitter woman who profits from the pain and
public humiliation she inflicts.
Foster Jack
Weatogue, Conn.
So, as you reported, George Carpozi Jr. is ''putting the final
barbs into Poison Pen, his unauthorized biography of Kitty Kelley.''
With all due respect to Kelley, who (aside from Jackie Onassis, Liz,
Frank, and Nancy) cares?
Richard M. Morse
New York City
Horror Shows
Your story on ''Unshushable'' movie audiences struck a nerve. On
vacation in L.A., a friend and I decided to take in a movie. What we
encountered was moviegoers from hell. Inconsiderate, uncontrollable,
and turbulent, these people would not shut up. Constant clamor from
patrons must be taken seriously by theater owners. It certainly
cheapens the cinematic experience. It has for me. The movies I see
now cost a mere $1.99 at my video store.
Peter Ciamboli
Roseland, N.J.
A big thumbs-up for the ''shush patrol'' you described, which
polices a Washington, D.C., movie theater. Perhaps more theater
owners can supply this service. I'd also like to suggest an annual
award for the most annoying interruptions of a movie. Here's my
nominee: the teenage girls who chattered through Born on the Fourth
of July when I saw it. They became silent briefly at the prospect of
seeing Tom Cruise (nude) and were rapt during the hospital scenes in
which his privates were briefly visible. But they went right back to
their nattering as soon as Cruise covered up.
Dan Weckerly
Jeffersonville, Pa.
Forever a Fan
Thanks for not writing an item in obvious support of Yvette
Marine, the backup vocalist for Paula Abdul who is suing Abdul. Does
Marine think we're deaf? Paula has a very distinctive voice whether
she's singing or talking, and it's plain that the lead vocals in
question are Abdul's. It's time to bring the plane in, Yvette...your
ego trip is over.
Loren Manning
Carmen, Idaho
Critical Masses
When Karen Carpenter was alive, most critics went after her with a
vengeance. They totally ignored her talent as a singer and described
her as plastic, wooden, and emotionless. Now your Owen Gleiberman
ooohs and aaahs over a 43-minute movie with Barbie dolls telling
Karen's story. This movie is supposed to be a supreme tribute to
Karen and the music she created? To me, and other Carpenters fans,
this movie seems more like a slap in the face to her memory.
Brian Mickelson
Milwaukee
Yo, Owen. C'mon, bud, Steven Seagal's Out for Justice deserved
better than a D-. This movie wasn't made in the hope that it would be
hanging around come Oscar time, but it's perfect for average Joes
like me who like to kick back, relax, and watch a kick-butt action
movie.
Victor Roy Jr.
Red Lake, Minn.
