Template:Did you know nominations/James Nguyen


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The result was: promoted by Cwmhiraeth (talk) 05:17, 25 July 2016 (UTC)

James Nguyen

 * ... that James Nguyen (pictured) directed Birdemic: Shock and Terror, considered one of the worst films of all time, for $10,000 of his own money?


 * Reviewed: Helen Copenhaver Hanes

Converted from a redirect by MatthewHoobin (talk). Nominated by Bobamnertiopsis (talk) at 02:49, 16 July 2016 (UTC).


 * Symbol question.svg Article is new enough, Review Conditions met, sources looks good. However, the wording of the hook could be a bit better.


 * Alt1 ... that James Nguyen (pictured) directed Birdemic: Shock and Terror, considered one of the worst films of all time, and paid $10,000 out of his own pocket?
 * Additionally, I am just getting back in to editing so if someone more experienced me could get a second look it would be much appreciated. Thanks -- Church  Talk 05:15, 17 July 2016 (UTC)
 * Symbol redirect vote 4.svg Anyone want to take a look at ALT1? Thanks!  Bob Amnertiopsis ∴ChatMe! 05:23, 17 July 2016 (UTC)

I updated the page from a redirect to an article, so I thought perhaps I might throw my two cents/ten thousand dollars into the discussion: I think this phraseology is a bit better for the trivia, since it states clearly where the money went to. – Matthew  - (talk) 18:24, 20 July 2016 (UTC)
 * Alt2 ... that James Nguyen (pictured) directed Birdemic: Shock and Terror, considered one of the worst films of all time, and financed its $10,000 budget with his own money?
 * Symbol redirect vote 4.svg Agreed that ALT2 is the best of the bunch., would you care to take a look at it? Thanks!  Bob Amnertiopsis ∴ChatMe! 18:34, 20 July 2016 (UTC)
 * Symbol confirmed.svg Much better phrasing then mine. Good to go! I think I'm going to go watch this movie now. -- Church  Talk 18:40, 20 July 2016 (UTC)