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Nov 19 2020 01:54am
Quote (Black XistenZ @ Nov 18 2020 03:40pm)


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Quote (Mangix @ Nov 19 2020 12:40am)
Why does it bother you though that's what I don't get. You can just like... Not watch a movie if you don't like the direction a producer takes it, just like you would literally anything else in life. I imagine you don't go to gay bars because they don't offer you anything you're interested in, no?

Like none of you are ever going to consume that movie, so who gives a fuck? You aren't the target audience.




First off, it doesn't "bother me" as you seem to be inferring. I DO think Hollywood should keep those woke movies in their place though, and stop trying to paint them as movies that are indicative of the status quo, so to speak.
These are niche movies and should be advertised as such.
The Rocky Horror Picture Show, was never "billed" as the next movie to see, for mainstream America. Or mainstream anywhere. It was a cult movie and was billed as such.
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Quote (Black XistenZ @ 19 Nov 2020 06:08)
No, I would not. Also, back in 2000, most films were written and cast with the story and action in mind, rather than just serving as a backdrop or vehicle for the display of as much diversity and wokeness as possible.



Also note how the checklist expanded from

- showcase at least one non-white person
- showcase at least one queer person


to

- showcase at least one black, hispanic and asian person
- showcase at least one gay, lesbian, trans and non-binary person
- showcase at least one sympathetic migrant or refugee figure
- contain at least 3 scenes or subplots in which an old white man is a bigoted asshole
- female and non-binary characters must be strong, independent, and get to own a male character
- there must not exist any physical feat a man can do that a tiny, 100lbs woman cant do just as well
- contain at least one non-traditional family structure, preferably a male lead taking on a father role for a kid which is not his own
- showcase at least one interracial couple


it's funny. when your fellow right wing morons and neo-nazis attack synagogues, murder politicians they consider too 'woke', or form terrorist organisations, you remain quiet. not a single post on that here.

but when ONE movie checks too many diversity boxes, you act like it's the fall of western culture, some dangerous phenomenon you simply HAVE to push back against.
yeah right, it's this movie, that you falsely and ridiculously elevated to representative of current television (as opposed to the extremely high quality entertainment that german studios had previously been so famous for, right?), that aims to "undermine social cohesion" and "divide" the country - not people constantly discriminating against those who look, love, or pray different than you and your ilk...

you truly are the usain bolt of mental gymnastics...
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Nov 19 2020 05:33am
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it's funny. when your fellow right wing morons and neo-nazis attack synagogues, murder politicians they consider too 'woke', or form terrorist organisations, you remain quiet. not a single post on that here.

but when ONE movie checks too many diversity boxes, you act like it's the fall of western culture, some dangerous phenomenon you simply HAVE to push back against.
yeah right, it's this movie, that you falsely and ridiculously elevated to representative of current television (as opposed to the extremely high quality entertainment that german studios had previously been so famous for, right?), that aims to "undermine social cohesion" and "divide" the country - not people constantly discriminating against those who look, love, or pray different than you and your ilk...

you truly are the usain bolt of mental gymnastics...


fender uses whataboutism

it is not very effective
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Nov 19 2020 07:33am
Quote (MxVivianWulf @ Nov 18 2020 11:31pm)
This checklist is just life dude. I see most of those things on a weekly basis.

Seems like you're butthurt that a film might reflect reality.

As a sidenote - who the fuck cares? It's a movie. A German movie at that. I highly doubt you're going to be watching anything with subtitles. So who gives a shit? Go watch American Pie 9 or something. There's millions of films and TV series out there. I'm sure you can find enough to watch that don't include all the spooky people to keep you entertained until you die.


1. he just posted a meme because as its peak wokeness its funny. that summary might be your life, but its still funny to most people. then was forced to explain it post by post lol..... "why is this funny, explain it to me, i dont think that is funny" is an all too common response in this thread.

2. he's literally fucking german lol.

This post was edited by thesnipa on Nov 19 2020 07:35am
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Quote (thesnipa @ Nov 19 2020 08:33am)
1. he just posted a meme because as its peak wokeness its funny. that summary might be your life, but its still funny to most people. then was forced to explain it post by post lol..... "why is this funny, explain it to me, i dont think that is funny" is an all too common response in this thread.

2. he's literally fucking german lol.


Victim of the legendary "German humour". People didn't find it funny, even if it could've been, and he was forced to explain. For my parts, even if it checks a lot of boxes and "appears" to be some sort of woke checklist, it is not
The book this has been based on is from a French-Jewish author and it seems to be pretty faithful dealing with the same themes. I can't ascertain the race/country of origin of the muslim boy, but honestly I don't think it matters a lot. The makeup of immigration demographic changes over time. The book was released in 1975.

The movie could be good, but I tend to need to be in a certain headspace for these type of feels and think movies so I usually keep em on my list until I'm ready for one.
The only thing that could turn me off is the child actor. They're pretty hit and miss with their acting skills and the interaction and chemistry between the two characters are quite important for these types of movies.
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Nov 19 2020 07:52am
Quote (Helloween7 @ Nov 19 2020 07:49am)
Victim of the legendary "German humour". People didn't find it funny, even if it could've been, and he was forced to explain. For my parts, even if it checks a lot of boxes and "appears" to be some sort of woke checklist, it is not
The book this has been based on is from a French-Jewish author and it seems to be pretty faithful dealing with the same themes. I can't ascertain the race/country of origin of the muslim boy, but honestly I don't think it matters a lot. The makeup of immigration demographic changes over time. The book was released in 1975.

The movie could be good, but I tend to need to be in a certain headspace for these type of feels and think movies so I usually keep em on my list until I'm ready for one.
The only thing that could turn me off is the child actor. They're pretty hit and miss with their acting skills and the interaction and chemistry between the two characters are quite important for these types of movies.


Agreed for sure, and its good to hear it wasnt some 2015+ book written for the direct purpose of movie adaptation. god i hate those.

and agree 100% with child actors, they can make for instant classics or totally sink a film.
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Nov 19 2020 10:41am
Quote (Santara @ 19 Nov 2020 12:33)
fender uses whataboutism

it is not very effective


way to completely miss the point - but i guess you once again have no interest in the topic discussed, you just commented to let me know you're still butthurt.
let me help you out there: i'll just assume you stay mad forever. now you don't have to remind me every couple of days, so if you don't even want to try to contribute just stfu, kid.
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Nov 19 2020 11:06am
Quote (thesnipa @ 19 Nov 2020 08:33)
1. he just posted a meme because as its peak wokeness its funny. that summary might be your life, but its still funny to most people. then was forced to explain it post by post lol..... "why is this funny, explain it to me, i dont think that is funny" is an all too common response in this thread.

2. he's literally fucking german lol.

:rofl: :rofl:

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Nov 19 2020 11:20am
Quote (excellence @ Nov 19 2020 11:06am)


Viv is right tho, there's zero chance Black watches a german film with english subtitles on.
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