People Getting Upset Over Actors (Page 3): Saw a post just yesterday that an upcoming movie about Queen Elizabeth II, will use a black woman representing the queen? Her pic was on...

hj Loc: Florida

Saw a post just yesterday that an upcoming movie about Queen Elizabeth II, will use a black woman representing the queen? Her pic was on Facebook but I wouldn't be able to find it. Why is this and makes no sense ?? Affects the credibility of the entire movie.

traderjohn Loc: New York City

Burtzy wrote:

In the WWII film "Bataan", all the Japan... (show quote)

I think if you were to compare concentration camps in Europe during the war and after in Russia you would then know what "c-o-n-c-e-n-t-r-a-t-i-o-n" camps really were.

GEL Loc: South Carolina

I’m somewhat surprised that Disney reissues a movie that will only appeal to 13% of the USA population

Ollieboy

LDB415 wrote:

The PC go apoplectic if there isn't "inclusio... (show quote)

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mindzye Loc: WV

alexol wrote:

Jesus Christ has been almost always portrayed - movies, statues etc - as Caucasian, complete with blond hair a blue eyes. Given where He was from He would have had olive/brown skin, along with curly dark hair and most likely dark brown eyes - and considerable offence has been taken in some areas when He is portrayed more realistically.

I used to listen to a station that played a wide variety music genres on the weekends, 90.1 KPFT in Houston. One of the shows did an Americana theme (great music not usually heard on mainstream). One memorable song had the line "what if Jesus were a Mexican".
Personally don't care what skin He was wrapped in. Just like many of my friends from around the world.
His message and position in history is what was -is still- important/ necessary. Particularly in this time of our collective human race evolution.
Some people have a great need for perspective advancement.

jerryc41 Loc: Catskill Mts of NY

alexol wrote:

Speaking of the Ark and relates to previous parts of the thread, not giraffes but close enough for a smile...

Well, there's your problem.

Drbobcameraguy Loc: Eaton Ohio

Burtzy wrote:

In the WWII film "Bataan", all the Japan... (show quote)

I argued with my son about Hollywood not needing actors anymore in my lifetime. He is quite well known in the circle of Hollywood. He argued that would never happen. Now 10 years later ge is finally coming around to my point of view. Employees are the biggest issue in business. So if the Hollywood businesses can eliminate a great hassle and money pit I'm betting they will

flathead27ford Loc: Colorado, North of Greeley

MrBossHK wrote:

I still feel sad for the original Jake, from State Farm. He disappeared quicker than Jared, from Subway.

So true. RIP white Jake. 🤭

scallihan Loc: Tigard, OR

Then there's cultural appropriation. A kid can't wear an Indian costume any more - it's disrespectful, even if the child wears it to honor a particular individual. So is it cultural appropriation for a Black person to bleach his or her hair?

PhotogHobbyist Loc: Bradford, PA

GEL wrote:

I’m somewhat surprised that Disney reissues a movie that will only appeal to 13% of the USA population

And just what 13% of the population is that? I believe there are more than 13% of the population tht will enjoy the new release. Disney appeals to a huge number of people.

Harry0 Loc: Gardena, Cal

Canisdirus wrote:

Movies...plays...all follow the Greek methodology ... (show quote)

I'm kinda along the same line.
"NCIS: Los Angeles" has good actors, lousy scripts.

There also used to be a large percentage of "colored" cowboys.
Until the Civil War. And after. Hardly any in the movies- except for a "Hattie".
For a while nowmovies have been a short story with lots of CGI scenes.
What used to be called "filler".
With better AI, we'll have @ 7 stories, replaceable faces and music- and nobody will know.

rlv567 Loc: Baguio City, Philippines

Harry0 wrote:

I'm kinda along the same line.
"NCIS: Los Angeles" has good actors, lousy scripts.

There also used to be a large percentage of "colored" cowboys.
Until the Civil War. And after. Hardly any in the movies- except for a "Hattie".
For a while nowmovies have been a short story with lots of CGI scenes.
What used to be called "filler".
With better AI, we'll have @ 7 stories, replaceable faces and music- and nobody will know.

And talk about discrimination - a few years ago I was Resident Manager of a large board and care facility in Gardena, California. (I quit when the owner's promised very substantial raise did not occur. --- I even had to bypass asking for her approval for major facility maintenance activity, or force her hand by quietly calling for city inspections.) Among the people working there, we had 4 black women, all having the same kind of duty. Quite obviously, the three lighter blacks discriminated against the one who was a shade darker, though all performed equally well in their jobs!!! But they would not even let her sit with them at lunch in the dining room.

Loren - in Beautiful Baguio City

Laramie Loc: Tempe

rlv567 wrote:

And talk about discrimination - a few years ago I ... (show quote)

Just goes to show - there's stupid, thoughtless, unfeeling people everywhere.

jerryc41 Loc: Catskill Mts of NY

scallihan wrote:

Then there's cultural appropriation. A kid can't wear an Indian costume any more - it's disrespectful, even if the child wears it to honor a particular individual. So is it cultural appropriation for a Black person to bleach his or her hair?

Man, I hate that "cultural appropriation" complaint. Without that, we wouldn't have rock and roll. It would still be considered Black music. I thought imitation was a form of flattery, not a form of theft.

Our local school district dumped its "Indian" mascot/symbolism, etc. It was complaints from outsiders that got the ball rolling. The teams went from Indians to Eagles. I guess animals are the only safe mascots now - until PETA complains.

Stephan G

jerryc41 wrote:

Man, I hate that "cultural appropriation" complaint. Without that, we wouldn't have rock and roll. It would still be considered Black music. I thought imitation was a form of flattery, not a form of theft.

Our local school district dumped its "Indian" mascot/symbolism, etc. It was complaints from outsiders that got the ball rolling. The teams went from Indians to Eagles. I guess animals are the only safe mascots now - until PETA complains.

As long as no Lions were harmed.