Kudos to Huffington Post critic Jack Donaldson who supports what Cinema Retro has been saying for years - that the overload of CGI effects has robbed movies of their heart and wonder. Yes, we'll grant special dispensation for the super hero flicks which look far better than the days when we used to see a string hanging from George Reeves' back. However, as Donaldson points out, there is literally no sense of awe left in the movie-going experience. What could you possibly see onscreen that could match the first glimpse of James Bond's Aston Martin DB5 or breathtaking thrill of seeing the space battles in Star Wars? Sure, some of the effects used in these films look crude by today's standards, but the fact is that fans return to these earlier efforts far more than the do the more recent entries in these series. When CGI was first introduced, it was used practically and sparingly. The first glimpse of the dinosaurs in Jurassic Park was thrilling, but by the time the first sequel was released, the effects were already yawn-inducing. It won't be long before stuntmen are as relevant today's film industry as Fatty Arbuckle. You'll just have the star of the movie waving his arms in front of a blue screen. It will look convincing, but it won't be the slightest bit thrilling. To read Jack Donaldson's column click here.