[Stingy Jack]

I think that whether or not something is considered art is not a matter of opinion. Take wine, for example. A fine wine is prepared under a series of intricate processes, each one carefully considered and applied. It is a lengthy and elaborate process that calls for concentration, attention to detail, and appreciation of the quality of the final product. Tasting wine, if you do it right, is an experience of all your senses (except, maybe, hearing). The aroma of the drink, the taste, the color, the texture. Coke, on the other hand, is spewed from a factory machine into bottles. In other words, don't give me a Coke and tell me it's as good as a glass of vintage Merlot.

There is Art (capital "A"), and art. Just because someone creates something, does not make it Art. You have to have talent and produce something complex that appeals to the mental more than the physical. This is an age-old philosophy that goes back to the middle ages, but I believe it still holds true today. If it excites the body more than the mind, it is not art.

Plus, if given the right material, I could produce a porno movie in a single afternoon. And I've never made a film before.