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[Jon Neu]

Some stuff in Hollywood bothers me but I don't think they're very liberal

You think they trumpeted Halle's being chosen as Ariel because execs are SJWs? Dude ... They are banking on the controversy!

Just like casting Daniel Craig as James Bond

the Female Ghostbusters movie

 

[Whitesnake]

Because Araki had a black man hire a KKK man that would take a job from a black man and his crew all looked like asian people.

To be fair the KKK guy couldn’t tell he was black because everyone’s skin is white because it’s a black-and-white manga

 

[Papa]

Dude... Have you seen a big girl with little breasts? I have. It's jarring! And it's pretty common. I like bigguns.

But I like women in many shapes. Even if they weigh 200lbs. Which doesn't even look like 200 on some women.

I like big tits too, just not on whales.

 

[kegkilla]

If you hold this belief, then you were obviously upset at the changing of many... MANY ... Roles from black/Asian/etc to white.

Because that was the message many black and brown kids and adults got from the constant whitewashing in Hollywood for decades... that our cultures weren't important. And yes, we did make our own movies, but they didn't have the reach of Hollywood.

But whatever...

You saw where I wrote that I think representation is important for all ethnicities right? Ok, so, I'm not sure what the point of this response is.

 

[kegkilla]

Well then I guess your heritage is being erased. What do you plan on doing about it?

There's not really anything I can do about it lest I be branded a "racist" or a "Nazi". So, I'm pretty much limited to whining and memeing about it behind online anonymity:

 

[DeafTourette]

You saw where I wrote that I think representation is important for all ethnicities right? Ok, so, I'm not sure what the point of this response is.

It was a half thought. I honestly didn't read the whole thing because I admittedly got triggered. My apologies.

I do see where you're coming from... However there's so many movies where the hero/protagonist is white... In fact, they're the majority. That won't change as long as Hollywood stays being controlled by white men and white people are still the majority. As long as there is still representation in movies (for all Americans), then we'll all be alright.

 

[DeafTourette]

Also, kegkilla ... You don't actually drink a whole keg, do you?

 

[kegkilla]

Also, kegkilla ... You don't actually drink a whole keg, do you?

No but that doesn't stop me from trying.

 

[ExpandKong]

Also, kegkilla ... You don't actually drink a whole keg, do you?

You don’t have to drink the entire keg yourself to have killed it. Please keep this in mind for the first time you’re invited to a party.

 

[DeafTourette]

You don’t have to drink the entire keg yourself to have killed it. Please keep this in mind for the first time you’re invited to a party.

Oh, I know.

 

[DeafTourette]

No but that doesn't stop me from trying.

Good man!

 

[Vicetrailia]

This thread is more bitchy than the Bri Larson one.

 

[ExpandKong]

Oh, I know.

Ask them how they feel about the new Ariel. DO SOME FIELD WORK BRO

 

[Dacon]

This thread is killing me my dude, quality laughs

 

[DeafTourette]

Ask them how they feel about the new Ariel. DO SOME FIELD WORK BRO

Haven't seen Kim since this party... But I can ask the other 2.

 

[Airola]

They really should have done this. Fat people need some love too. The not so little mermaid.

That's reserved for the Mermaid Madness live action movie.

 

[Petrae]

A social media account for a Woke Disney (Freeform, formerly ABC Family) channel all but called complainers about the casting racists:

 

[Javthusiast]

Hey, Black Panther is also fictional, replace Chadwick with Charlize Theron. xD

Anyway, the real underwater movie to watch out for is AVATAR 2, the masterpiece that will end all blockbusters.

 

[888]

A social media account for a Woke Disney (Freeform, formerly ABC Family) channel all but called complainers about the casting racists:

Some of the responses are ridiculous. As is the tweet.

 

[The Scrivener]

First they came for MJ. Then they came for Triss. Now they've come for Ariel.

Had to Google Triss as I've not played The Witcher yet.

Shit isn't it.

Although she's not bad, I far less like the new MJ compared to Raimi's MJ.

No fun white people allowed.

 

[The Scrivener]

These mock movie posters are great. I smell a new thread topic.

 

[kegkilla]

 

[The Scrivener]

My hot take:

 

[DeafTourette]

First punch and he hits the woman? Who wasn't even IN the fight? Straight up WEAK!

And then dude in red tries to knock out another woman? I'd kick his behind for that weak crap!

 

[DeafTourette]

Security was very ineffective and I'm mad one of those bigger guys didn't step in sooner and handle his behind! He kept hitting the women!

 

[MrHeisenbird]

Disney wants to make money off of people naive enough to think that this is a "victory" for black representation in cinema.

 

[Silent Duck]

Hey, Black Panther is also fictional, replace Chadwick with Charlize Theron. xD

Charlize... in a tight Black Panther suit..

 

[Javthusiast]

Charlize... in a tight Black Panther suit..

 

[K1Expwy]

I remember the panel about the Major using an alias, but I don't remember anything about the rest of them using aliases. Even so, the fact that most of them use distinctly Japanese names, and for the most part look quite asian, to me is pretty telling. I still remember the way Shirow drew that one white woman in Gits lmao.

Their names (except Motoko and Aramaki) are always written in katakana, and they don't have surnames. Other characters outside of S9 have complete names, Japanese or not.

 

[Nymphae]

While shopping last night my gf and I saw this chick with really bright red hair, and she was like "oh just like Ariel!", so I asked if she had seen this news. She hadn't and pulled it up on her phone. She immediately saud "fuck that, I'm not going to see that", she likes most classic Disney stuff. Koreans racist confirmed lol. She goes "how come they don't do this with Mulan or Pocohontas?", I said because they are non-white minorities and you don't race change those characters.

 

[kunonabi]

While shopping last night my gf and I saw this chick with really bright red hair, and she was like "oh just like Ariel!", so I asked if she had seen this news. She hadn't and pulled it up on her phone. She immediately saud "fuck that, I'm not going to see that", she likes most classic Disney stuff. Koreans racist confirmed lol. She goes "how come they don't do this with Mulan or Pocohontas?", I said because they are non-white minorities and you don't race change those characters.

China and Thailand are apparently revolting against the casting too. Will be interesting to see how Japan reacts.

 

[Silent Duck]

because they are non-white minorities and you don't race change those characters.

You sure about that?

 

[pramod]

This casting makes no sense culturally speaking since mermaids are an entirely European based myth.

Oh well but I think this actually makes sense financially. The casting gives the movie a lot more hype than it would have if it had a traditional cast. Disney learned their lesson from Dumbo.

 

[kunonabi]

This casting makes no sense culturally speaking since mermaids are an entirely European based myth.

Oh well but I think this actually makes sense financially. The casting gives the movie a lot more hype than it would have if it had a traditional cast. Disney learned their lesson from Dumbo.

Dumbo had a token minority lead too. Dumbo just had other issues going against it. That said, if the new Aladdin has a shot at billion dollars than this remake will do just fine regardless of whatever stunts they pull.

 

[JokerMM]

this thread

i also heard the argument "its a fictional character so who cares " coming form a liberal

the fucking irony almost made me faint tbh, these people need to get captured and studied in a lab

 

[Schrödinger's cat]

Charlize... in a tight Black Panther suit..

Aeon Flux.
Terrible terrible movie that even Charlize Theron can't save.

 

[Zangiefy360]

this thread

i also heard the argument "its a fictional character so who cares " coming form a liberal

the fucking irony almost made me faint tbh, these people need to get captured and studied in a lab

Yeah, this one cracked me up as well. So I guess they lost the Ghost in the Shell argument retroactively?

 

[mortal]

Already posted lol

 

[Bootyful]

Damn S Spartancarver 117 , from reading your posts just in this thread alone I can tell you're insufferable.

 

[ExpandKong]

Damn S Spartancarver 117 , from reading your posts just in this thread alone I can tell you're insufferable.

Oh he won’t reply because he’s been prohibited from making any more posts in this thread.

I know this because he sent me a DM accusing me of reporting him and calling me a snowflake lol.

 

[Bootyful]

Im sorry you cant see the truth

Dude, she looks like an unmasked luchador. If you find that attractive then more power to you I guess.

 

[MrHeisenbird]

this thread

i also heard the argument "its a fictional character so who cares " coming form a liberal

the fucking irony almost made me faint tbh, these people need to get captured and studied in a lab

Where was that defense when Scarlett Johansson was casted in Ghost in the Shell?

They just don't like white actors or white ppl in general.

 

[DeafTourette]

This casting makes no sense culturally speaking since mermaids are an entirely European based myth.

Oh well but I think this actually makes sense financially. The casting gives the movie a lot more hype than it would have if it had a traditional cast. Disney learned their lesson from Dumbo.

No, not entirely. There are legends and myths of Mermaids or Mer-people from all over the world. Africa has Mami Wata and Brazil has Iara.

This is why I believe the Bible is correct that we are all one people, descended from one area or region. Everything from our musical instruments to our legends are so similar.

 

[pramod]

No, not entirely. There are legends and myths of Mermaids or Mer-people from all over the world. Africa has Mami Wata and Brazil has Iara.

This is why I believe the Bible is correct that we are all one people, descended from one area or region. Everything from our musical instruments to our legends are so similar.

Wow that's interesting. Never heard of those African water spirits before. Well you learn something new everyday.

 

[DeafTourette]

Wow that's interesting. Never heard of those African water spirits before. Well you learn something new everyday.

Yep. I think there's also Indian myths of them, as well. Maori and other Asian cultures have similar myths, too.

 

[DeafTourette]

I actually wouldn't be surprised if the story isn't even based on the original toon movie.

 

[MrRogers]

Too be honest, is there that many young red heads left with acting/singing skills? Those genes are recessive as hell, i doubt theres even a million true red heads on the planet

 

[Jon Neu]

Aeon Flux.
Terrible terrible movie that even Charlize Theron can't save.

One of the most overrated females ever.

Belle Delphine > this old hag

 

[pramod]

I actually wouldn't be surprised if the story isn't even based on the original toon movie.

I think that would be great, even amazing, if they made a movie about African water spirits.

But then why call it "The Little Mermaid"? Why not call it what it is? African Water Spirits?

 

[CyberPanda]

Chinese filmgoers unhappy with Disney’s Ariel casting

Chinese Disney Fans Decry Black ‘Little Mermaid’ Casting