I've been hearing this since my media studies courses in college over 10 years ago. The system made little sense then; it makes less sense now with technologies like Tivo. The system is pretty entrenched and I think it would take something highly controversial, like a provable, catastrophic...
The guy who plays Craig actually reminded me more of Ben Affleck, especially how he leaves his mouth agape :) Agree with others about the cliched elements and some of the painful dialogue (like the "Halley's Comet would come back early for you" moment - oh that hurts to type). BUT I'll...