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The idiots Hollyweird destroys the Bond Franchise

by rockemsockem in

99% of the people who go to bond films want a straight white english bond with a bit of light sexism and some bond girls thrown in.

they do not want a tranny bond or a gay or lesbian bond.

and they do not want a black woman bond.

LoveUniHateExams

^^^ sigh ^^^

I've explained at length about artists and their intellectual property, all to no avail, I fear.

Look, I have an idea: a black woman can play Bond, that's fine ... as long as a white man or woman can play T'challa.

Deal?

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The idiots Hollyweird destroys the Bond Franchise

by rockemsockem in

99% of the people who go to bond films want a straight white english bond with a bit of light sexism and some bond girls thrown in.

they do not want a tranny bond or a gay or lesbian bond.

and they do not want a black woman bond.

LoveUniHateExams

Could this guy play Rocky? - no, I don't think he could.

Rocky was written as a white man (most Italian-Americans being white). There's another scene in Rocky (1976):

Reporter to Apollo - Is it a coincidence that you're fighting a white man on our nation's birthday?

Apollo - Is it a coincidence the challenger is fighting a black man on our nation's birthday?

So, Rocky was written as a white character who is also Italian-American (most Italian-Americans are white).

And Apollo Creed was written as an African-American character who is HW champ. Creed was obviously influenced by real-life champ Muhammad Ali. In fact, if Ali had never existed, it would be difficult for me to accept Apollo Creed as a good, realistic character. Apollo Creed was basically Muhammad Ali but without the Nation of Islam bits.

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The idiots Hollyweird destroys the Bond Franchise

by rockemsockem in

99% of the people who go to bond films want a straight white english bond with a bit of light sexism and some bond girls thrown in.

they do not want a tranny bond or a gay or lesbian bond.

and they do not want a black woman bond.

LoveUniHateExams

While on the subject of " actors " what is this thing of women being called actors ? what is wrong with being an actress ? - it gets worse. People are now talking about female heroes in film. There's a word for that, too ... heroines. XD

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The idiots Hollyweird destroys the Bond Franchise

by rockemsockem in

99% of the people who go to bond films want a straight white english bond with a bit of light sexism and some bond girls thrown in.

they do not want a tranny bond or a gay or lesbian bond.

and they do not want a black woman bond.

LoveUniHateExams

Do female star wars fans need a main female protagonist in a Star Wars film, or are they just fine with Luke Skywalker?

I'm a straight, white male. Do I need straight white male characters on screen, or can I appreciate and identify with black characters/female characters, etc.?

Are there too many Indian actors in Bollywood?

Should Bollywood have more diversity?

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Is the UK Charities Commission fit for purpose?

by The Fall Guy in

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i'm not an expert on charity law, but the minimum criteria required by any organisation to retain their charity and tax-free status (as defined on the uk government's own website) is most certainly not being met by the wtbts/jw's.. the pdf flowchart on this page of the web site should convince most thinking people that the wtbts is not acting for the public's best interests:.

https://www.gov.uk/government/publications/what-makes-a-charity-cc4?step-by-step-nav=3dd66b86-ce29-4f31-bfa2-a5a18b877f11.

the wtbts/jw "charity" is a self-serving entity whose sole purpose is to perpetuate its own existence via the recruitment process of new members by existing unpaid members..

LoveUniHateExams

The WTBTS/JW "charity" is a self-serving entity whose sole purpose is to perpetuate its own existence via the recruitment process of new members by existing unpaid members - yes, we see it this way. And I guess most people may agree with us.

But, to JWs the WTS is God's unique channel and perpetuating itself in order to do God's will and 'bring the good news to people'.

The hold of religion is very strong, I'm afraid.

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The idiots Hollyweird destroys the Bond Franchise

by rockemsockem in

99% of the people who go to bond films want a straight white english bond with a bit of light sexism and some bond girls thrown in.

they do not want a tranny bond or a gay or lesbian bond.

and they do not want a black woman bond.

LoveUniHateExams

But I think - Black, Hispanic, LGTB, people would LIKE to see characters who represent people who look are live like they do - this is a weird way of thinking, if you think about it.

What about Jewish basketball fans? Do they need 'representation' (i.e. more Jewish players on court) or are they ok with seeing mostly African-American players doing their thing?

Look, believe it or not, I've actually got no problems with a black female 007 in theory.

But, let's be honest, we've seen several movies and tv programs be remade according to trendy opinion, and we've seen these trendy opinions be elevated above decent story-telling, plots and character development.

As long as good plots, story telling, character development, etc. are put above identity politics, I'm cool.

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The idiots Hollyweird destroys the Bond Franchise

by rockemsockem in

99% of the people who go to bond films want a straight white english bond with a bit of light sexism and some bond girls thrown in.

they do not want a tranny bond or a gay or lesbian bond.

and they do not want a black woman bond.

LoveUniHateExams

I think it’s excellent and can’t wait to see what comes of it - but you haven't seen it because it hasn't come out yet.

It may be excellent, it may be a piece of crap.

'two camps of snowflakes' - oh yeah, great way for a film company to view large swathes of its audience. XD Telling some of your customers 'hey, you suck, you bigot, but please give us your money and watch our film'.

We'll see how good it is when it comes out ...

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