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10-20-2015, 07:15 PM | #11 |
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Just racist trolls doing/saying racist troll things.
ZOMG, ANTI WHITE!...but the same folks didn't have a problem with Vader's voice, Lando, or the entire clone army. |
10-20-2015, 07:17 PM | #12 |
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The Stormtroopers are white.
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10-20-2015, 07:33 PM | #13 |
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The bigotry can be found on both sides. There are liberals praising the movie for having the new leads be non-white-males (Rey and Finn) as well as a Latino, Oscar Isaac as Poe, who is mixed-race. Of course you could argue that Vader's black voice actor has been replaced by a white actor for Kylo Ren.
There is clearly an effort by the filmmakers to make the movie more multi-ethnic than the past episodes, as is the case with lots of modern movies. It could be done just as much for global marketing as it is for a sheer love of ethnic diversity. There is much less chance nowadays that a movie targetted to be a global blockbuster will have four whites as the top, non-masked characters as compared to 1977. Since the filmmakers decided that they didn't want any of the new lead heroes to be white, anglo-saxon males, then you could certainly argue they were bigoted, just as you could if the filmmakers set out to only cast white, anglo-saxon males as the heroes. Ethnic diversity appears to have been their goal. Even Bruce Timm admitted he used John Stewart as Green Lantern instead of Hal Jordan in the Justice League cartoon because of (his words) "affirmative action." The same attitude was obviously in play here. Ethnic diversity isn't a bad thing. But is it right for people to try to achieve it by hiring employees specifically based on their race or gender, which inherently means that others are turned down for the job based on what their race or gender is? That is the same affirmative action debate that's been going on for years. As usual with affirmative action, it appears here that Asians got more screwed than anybody. Last edited by JediJones; 10-20-2015 at 07:37 PM.. |
10-20-2015, 08:21 PM | #14 |
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I remember reading an article that said the OT took heat after the fact for having a cast of white heroes.
Now the ST is coming out backed by Disney and it is no surprise that they are trying to include all races. |
10-21-2015, 01:41 AM | #15 |
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1. The boycott is a staged 4chan troll. There was no outcry over this fake issue. In addition there was no man that committed suicide over the non white characters in the new Star Wars film. It's all been a large troll and attempt to stir up trouble. Unfortunately that's a by product of anonymity online .
2. Regarding Bruce Timm and his comment this is the full quote for those interested: Quote:
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Interviewer Scott Morse: Was there a reason you decided to use John Stewart in Justice League?
"Affirmative action" is a loaded term with a double edge. When spoken by those that think they are losing something it is wielded as a weapon . When spoken by those that want de facto "closed doors" opened to qualified individuals previously denied entrance it is used as a tool. Bruce Timm used words from the english language that different groups with agendas interpreted the way that they wanted ( i.e. the way that best served their preconceived ideas) instead of focusing on the fact that - Bruce Timm chose John Stewart - for the show and the Stewart character was "great". Period. Fans were better off for it as Stewart was a pivotal component to the show and is one of the main reasons it is so well loved. Last edited by Plasticfan; 10-21-2015 at 08:44 AM.. |
10-21-2015, 01:46 AM | #16 |
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Those at the top fear change. They can only go down from there. And if their place in society changes for the worse, even if it still ends up pretty sweet compared to everyone else, they see it as hardship that only they endure.
Arguably increasing the happiness of the people lower makes for stronger, more stable society, which only increases the security of those at the top. Of course whether you're at the top or the bottom, you still probably largely are only concerned for yourself anyway. |
10-21-2015, 06:54 AM | #17 |
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To many people with to much time on their hands and an outlet, social media to complain and troll, the original films were criticized for having only 1 minority in all films Billy Dee Williams, by the time the prequels came out they never really fixed that with only one minority again in Samuel L. Jackson.
Guess for me, I do not get worked up about this, I do understand the original complaints about few minorities in starring roles, if that has been addressed great, all I care about is the quality of film, skin color does not matter to me, I want the best actors, to tell the best stories.
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10-21-2015, 07:28 AM | #18 |
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1. The boycott is a staged 4chan troll. There was no outcry over this fake issue. In addition there was no man that committed suicide over the non white characters in the new Star Wars film. It's all been a large troll and attempt to stir up trouble. Unfortunately that's a by product of anonymity online .
Authentic diversity in Hollywood is overdue. The USA is a diverse country, the global audience is obviously diverse. In my view its NOT about pandering to anyone, but giving an honest reflection of humanity. This makes for a more believable story. Quote:
The bigotry can be found on both sides. Since the filmmakers decided that they didn't want any of the new lead heroes to be white, anglo-saxon males, then you could certainly argue they were bigoted, just as you could if the filmmakers set out to only cast white, anglo-saxon males as the heroes. Ethnic diversity appears to have been their goal.
Really, what is all the fuss about? Obviously all the returning character minus Lando are white. Kylo Ren and Rey are both "white" aren't they? Phasma and the young blond bad guy, are white. Even Poe is a light skinned European with dark hair (OMG!). Some people are acting like the dudes from Straight Outta Compton were cast for ALL the lead roles. The fact someone noticed there isn't a NEW LEAD WHITE MALE character says more about those kind of people's world view and what they are thinking about on a daily basis more than anything else. They seem to view themselves as the victims of some plot of bigotry against white people that simply doesn't exist (or exists only on the fringes or the spectrum.) So basically all this is over a black dude and a girl in important roles in the movie. LOL.
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10-21-2015, 11:21 AM | #19 |
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That appears to be getting ever-so-mildly addressed in Rogue One, where cinema/martial arts legend Donnie Yen has a role.
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10-21-2015, 01:46 PM | #20 |
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There is clearly an effort by the filmmakers to make the movie more multi-ethnic than the past episodes, as is the case with lots of modern movies. It could be done just as much for global marketing as it is for a sheer love of ethnic diversity. There is much less chance nowadays that a movie targetted to be a global blockbuster will have four whites as the top, non-masked characters as compared to 1977.
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