I don't tend to get bogged down in stubborn fanboyism. I'm a fan of both Star Trek and Star Wars. I'm not a comic book reader, so I can't really get involved in any of the multitude of fanboy battles in that realm. In the course of my work, I often use a MacBook Pro to remote desktop in to a Windows XP computer, so I can't say I'm a partisan on any side of that conflict. Other than understandable sports team preferences (Go Bears/Boo Packers), I just don't get entrenched in myopic opinions.
The one possible exception to the rule is the "battle" between Pixar and Dreamworks films. I say possible because I do like some of the Dreamworks films. I really enjoyed Kung-Fu Panda, and although I find them overrated, I can't say I dislike the first two entries of the Shrek Franchise. Many of the movies I've seen from them have been competently made, although nowhere near the quality Pixar usually acheives.
Still, I admit a very strong bias towards Pixar. I tend to give Pixar films more slack when they are released, even though I don't believe they need it. I certainly was much more excited before Up than Monsters vs. Aliens. Despite having nothing to do with the movie (except for buying tickets to see them), I pay close attention to the box office receipts, and enjoy seeing the Pixar film beat the Dreamworks, which it tends to do when a green ogre is not involved.
Upon further reflection, maybe I'm no so much a fanboy as a person who prefers Pixar's style. Its obvious that Dreamworks isn't trying to be Pixar, but instead has established its own niche. I wish that Dreamworks would learn some lessons from Pixar, but can't argue that the Dreamworks animation hasn't been profitable. Of course, Pixar has also been profitable, while also developing a reputation for quality. So in conclusion PIXAR ROCKS and DREAMWORKS SUCKS!
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