I personally disagree. I mean, Ripley gets as much side eye as Burke AND Gorman, the latter of whom they don't treat with much open disdain - until shit goes epically sideways - only because he is their superior officer. Being wary of an untested civilian on a military operation is like character distrust 101 in military action movies.
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I know, but just as Peter Parker was seen by the usual crowd as white people being ridiculed in Across the Spider-Verse, Ripley would be seen as showing up the men in Aliens. The only difference being Aliens doesn't fall into the timeline when everything was starting to be seen as woke, but those triggers that would set off people like the Critical Drinker are certainly there.
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I don't disagree; if someone did the joke between Vasquez and Hudson now, whomever that character was would be YouTube grift fodder for the next thousand fucking years.
The wrong reasons a lot of the recent girl power movies are made have to do with them exuding a level of insecurity that rivals misogyny. When the only notable aspect of a story is “See? I can do whatever a man can do, even better!” it should send up red flags. There is no shortage of examples out in the wild documenting people’s awareness of this.
Why I’ve Had Trouble Buying Hollywood’s Version Of Girl Power
I get the desire to take comfort in cheerful stories of women’s triumph, from <i>Ocean's 8</i> to <i>On the Basis of Sex</i>. But in 2018, I haven’t found them very comforting.
www.buzzfeednews.com
This is the toxic myth at the heart of female movie reboots
There are so many opportunities for women in Hollywood these days, as long as they play roles that were originally intended for men.
theconversation.com
Female-Led Remakes Flop Because They're Just Not Good Movies
Focusing on women and celebrating what makes them so unique, Evie Magazine helps women seek truth and find beauty...the kind that really matters.
www.eviemagazine.com
Why ‘feminist’ films flop
No, misogyny is not to blame for the box-office woes of the new Charlie’s Angels film.
www.spiked-online.com
All written by women by the way. Does that make them all self-haters, or are they simply discerning enough to see through yet another brand of toxic Hollywood bullshit?
This all doesn’t let men off the hook either though. There is a healthy way to promote masculinity and a childish way.
FTR I loved Fury Road. If there was an uproar about it then that certainly didn’t affect the general reception of it being really well made. Because it was. Although that leads to another issue that the second article brings up -
Superhero films and all-female reboots are part of the myth-making machinery of contemporary neoliberal feminism. Gender inequality is acknowledged, but responsibility for addressing the problem lies with individual women. We turn a blind eye to the social structures that uphold inequalities.
Take, for example, the structural issue of how few women are writing, directing and producing our films and TV shows. Traditionally risk-averse studios shy away from new stories created by women. Among the top 100 grossing films of 2017, women represented only 8% of directors, 10% of writers, 2% of cinematographers, 24% of producers and 14% of editors. The female ghostbusters, scoundrels and superheroes urge young female audiences to self-empowerment, but, at the same time, they often mask the value systems underpinning the stories themselves, as well as the politics of their production.
Take, for example, the structural issue of how few women are writing, directing and producing our films and TV shows. Traditionally risk-averse studios shy away from new stories created by women. Among the top 100 grossing films of 2017, women represented only 8% of directors, 10% of writers, 2% of cinematographers, 24% of producers and 14% of editors. The female ghostbusters, scoundrels and superheroes urge young female audiences to self-empowerment, but, at the same time, they often mask the value systems underpinning the stories themselves, as well as the politics of their production.
Maybe it’s about time that more women are seen behind the camera as well as in front of it.
There is no "right" or "wrong" reason to make a movie, there's is only a reason - How the movie ultimately turns out is what matters, whether it had shallow or profound reasons.The wrong reasons a lot of the recent girl power movies are made have to do with them exuding a level of insecurity that rivals misogyny. When the only notable aspect of a story is “See? I can do whatever a man can do, even better!” it should send up red flags. There is no shortage of examples out in the wild documenting people’s awareness of this.
Why I’ve Had Trouble Buying Hollywood’s Version Of Girl Power
I get the desire to take comfort in cheerful stories of women’s triumph, from <i>Ocean's 8</i> to <i>On the Basis of Sex</i>. But in 2018, I haven’t found them very comforting.
This is the toxic myth at the heart of female movie reboots
There are so many opportunities for women in Hollywood these days, as long as they play roles that were originally intended for men.
Female-Led Remakes Flop Because They're Just Not Good Movies
Focusing on women and celebrating what makes them so unique, Evie Magazine helps women seek truth and find beauty...the kind that really matters.
Why ‘feminist’ films flop
No, misogyny is not to blame for the box-office woes of the new Charlie’s Angels film.www.spiked-online.com
All written by women by the way. Does that make them all self-haters, or are they simply discerning enough to see through yet another brand of toxic Hollywood bullshit?
This all doesn’t let men off the hook either though. There is a healthy way to promote masculinity and a childish way.
FTR I loved Fury Road. If there was an uproar about it then that certainly didn’t affect the general reception of it being really well made. Because it was. Although that leads to another issue that the second article brings up -
Superhero films and all-female reboots are part of the myth-making machinery of contemporary neoliberal feminism. Gender inequality is acknowledged, but responsibility for addressing the problem lies with individual women. We turn a blind eye to the social structures that uphold inequalities.
Take, for example, the structural issue of how few women are writing, directing and producing our films and TV shows. Traditionally risk-averse studios shy away from new stories created by women. Among the top 100 grossing films of 2017, women represented only 8% of directors, 10% of writers, 2% of cinematographers, 24% of producers and 14% of editors. The female ghostbusters, scoundrels and superheroes urge young female audiences to self-empowerment, but, at the same time, they often mask the value systems underpinning the stories themselves, as well as the politics of their production.
Maybe it’s about time that more women are seen behind the camera as well as in front of it.
And I'm obviously not defending Hollywood's hollow representation, but then that's not what reactionaries like the Critical Drinker or complaining about. They dislike representation and diversity period. Anyone spouting 'go woke go broke' or 'making the white people look bad' have zero interest in the politics of how more women in movies within the confines of patriarchy doesn't solve anything. Or how the diversity that we get is largely greenlit and overseen by old white straight cis men in charge.
Even the go-to examples of Ripley and Sarah Connor run into the issue of being strong by being more masculine/less feminine. Being strong female characters through the male lense.
There's conversations to be had about that, and far better channels on youtube by actual people of color and different sexualities who can speak from a place of experience and sincerity, NOT the Critical Drinker or Yellowflash or whoever else part of that space who only want to rage bait and milk the hate for diversity in movies, shows, and games.
Not to become redundant on what Shinji said, but I don't give a rat's ass about Critical Drinker, The Quartering, or others like them. They're reactionaries that hate diversity and don't give a crap when it's done right. There's plenty of movies and shows that have done it right. The fact that Critical Drinker clip includes Wakanda Forever on his rant about how "all these Marvel movies and shows make men incompetent/foolish", which is definitely not true. These guys never bring up good examples or ignoring down play when they do something right or achieve higher than what was ever imagined. Whatever points they have are miniscule or they shoot themselves in the foot. They never talk about Owl House, Nimona, Inside Job, Wednesday Addams, Molly McGee, Glitch Techs, Blue Eye Samurai, Castlevania & Castlevania Nocturne, Amphibia, nor Ruby Gillman. Not unless they're down playing their accomplishments or exaggerating flaws that were never there to begin with. He already seen what these guys do with Nocturne, and it shows how sad pathetic and scared they're really are.The wrong reasons a lot of the recent girl power movies are made have to do with them exuding a level of insecurity that rivals misogyny. When the only notable aspect of a story is “See? I can do whatever a man can do, even better!” it should send up red flags. There is no shortage of examples out in the wild documenting people’s awareness of this.
Why I’ve Had Trouble Buying Hollywood’s Version Of Girl Power
I get the desire to take comfort in cheerful stories of women’s triumph, from <i>Ocean's 8</i> to <i>On the Basis of Sex</i>. But in 2018, I haven’t found them very comforting.
This is the toxic myth at the heart of female movie reboots
There are so many opportunities for women in Hollywood these days, as long as they play roles that were originally intended for men.
Female-Led Remakes Flop Because They're Just Not Good Movies
Focusing on women and celebrating what makes them so unique, Evie Magazine helps women seek truth and find beauty...the kind that really matters.
Why ‘feminist’ films flop
No, misogyny is not to blame for the box-office woes of the new Charlie’s Angels film.www.spiked-online.com
All written by women by the way. Does that make them all self-haters, or are they simply discerning enough to see through yet another brand of toxic Hollywood bullshit?
This all doesn’t let men off the hook either though. There is a healthy way to promote masculinity and a childish way.
FTR I loved Fury Road. If there was an uproar about it then that certainly didn’t affect the general reception of it being really well made. Because it was. Although that leads to another issue that the second article brings up -
Superhero films and all-female reboots are part of the myth-making machinery of contemporary neoliberal feminism. Gender inequality is acknowledged, but responsibility for addressing the problem lies with individual women. We turn a blind eye to the social structures that uphold inequalities.
Take, for example, the structural issue of how few women are writing, directing and producing our films and TV shows. Traditionally risk-averse studios shy away from new stories created by women. Among the top 100 grossing films of 2017, women represented only 8% of directors, 10% of writers, 2% of cinematographers, 24% of producers and 14% of editors. The female ghostbusters, scoundrels and superheroes urge young female audiences to self-empowerment, but, at the same time, they often mask the value systems underpinning the stories themselves, as well as the politics of their production.
Maybe it’s about time that more women are seen behind the camera as well as in front of it.
Focus on YouTubers that aren't just straight white guys with simple minded and narrow minded views of the world and people different from them. Look for people that are people of color, different genders, or part of the LBGTQ community. You already know about Double Toasted. Here's another user for you.
That's all I have to say on the matter and I'm not taking this any further. I'm sick and tired of these assholes and I don't care what they have to say at this point. It's all the same bull crap regurgitated over and over again with nothing to show for it other than the usual senseless hatred and disdain. You have great holiday and enjoy yourself.
Neat!
Jackie Chan and Ralph Macchio Returning for New Karate Kid Movie
Cobra Kai will not be the end of the Karate Kid franchise. Jackie Chan and Ralph Macchio are returning for a new Karate Kid movie.
www.escapistmagazine.com
No. If they're going to do shaky cam again, then definitely no. There is nothing left for this franchise. No one cares anymore. I stopped caring immediately when the third movie ended.
New Bourne Film in the Works with All Quiet on the Western Front Director
A big action franchise is returning. A new Bourne film is in the works with the All Quiet on the Western Front director attached.
www.escapistmagazine.com
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Russell T. Davies Explains Doctor Who's Big Davros Retcon
Julian Bleach returned to play the creator of the Daleks in a special Children in Need scene–but in a new form that will be the default going forward.
gizmodo.com
Doctor Who is retconning Davros so he's not disabled anymore, to avoid the disabled villain thing. Which...ok, Doctor Who has historically not been great with disabled villains, but they could just not bring him back, or have more disabled characters that weren't villains? It seems the later is being done, to some extent, though, but I'll not hold my breath for a disabled companion or Doctor.
Jurassic Park: Why we're still struggling to realize it 30 years on
"Jurassic Park" is arguably the ultimate Hollywood blockbuster. Aside from the appeal of human-chomping dinosaurs, tense action sequences and ground-breaking cinematography, its release in 1993 was a movies-meet-science milestone.
phys.org
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Cautiously optimistic -
www.giantfreakinrobot.com
Terminator Netflix Series Happening, Here's What We Know
There is a Terminator Netflix series coming and fans of the franchise have to be pretty pumped about this development.
www.giantfreakinrobot.com
Not interested. Don't fall for the trap and get your hopes up.Cautiously optimistic -
Terminator Netflix Series Happening, Here's What We Know
There is a Terminator Netflix series coming and fans of the franchise have to be pretty pumped about this development.
Not even if it’s animated?
Terminator: The Anime Series, and will be produced by the same Japanese animation studio responsible for the popular anime series Ghost in the Shell, Production IG.
The official synopsis for the new Terminator animated series on Netflix is as such. The year is 2022 and the war between humans and machines has been raging for decades. A brave soldier is sent back to the beginning of the war (1997) with the mission to protect a scientist by the name of Malcolm Lee.
Lee has the main goal of creating a new artificial intelligence system designed to compete with Skynet and save the world from the impending attack of the machines.
Malcolm is also hunted by a malevolent machine sent by Skynet to kill him, and the fate of his three children stands in the balance.
If it were the mid 2000s? Yes. Now? I'll give credit for doing an anime, but it's not enough.
As much as I like IG, they don't always have heavy hitters either, and half of their catalogue are tech demos of some kind. I wish them the best of luck though.
Everything about it is been there and done that, just no John or Sarah Connor this time. I will give them that, but I am jaded/tired/been beyond bored and annoyed with how 20th Century Fox keeps trying to bring back these 80s movie franchises and constantly failing. Prey has been the only exception so far, and that came out after The Predator (God that title is stupid and confusing). I can't even bother to care. If it turns out good, then more power to you and the creators. If not, then it's another one I am skipping. I'll wait until words gets out and from you or almost anyone on this forum. I make no promises though.
If you've ever enjoyed this meme:
Then I highly recommend watching Reconquista in G, available on YouTube for free for the first time ever until Dec 10th. This dude is always this funny
Excellent sci fi work and best Gundam Turn A and the English dub of new kid The Witch from Mercury join it
Then I highly recommend watching Reconquista in G, available on YouTube for free for the first time ever until Dec 10th. This dude is always this funny
Excellent sci fi work and best Gundam Turn A and the English dub of new kid The Witch from Mercury join it
Apparently the live action One Piece has been successful enough to warrant a live action Naruto adaptation:
Box Office Surprise: ‘Napoleon’ in Close Battle With ‘Wish’ as ‘Hunger Games’ Prequel Eyes Overall Win
Directed by Ridley Scott and starring Joaquin Phoenix, 'Napoleon' is doing far better than expected for a historical epic catering to older adults.
www.google.com
Ross McDonnell, ‘The Trade’ Cinematographer, Dies at 44
The filmmaker won two Emmy Awards for his work on the Showtime series and the documentary 'The First Wave.'
www.hollywoodreporter.com
Doug Ibold, Film Editor for Dick Wolf Shows, Dies at 83
After working on a John & Yoko project and ‘Magnum, P.I.,’ he cut episodes of ‘Miami Vice,’ ‘Law & Order’ and ‘Law & Order: SVU' for the producer.
www.hollywoodreporter.com
Ridley me this -
I could easily listen to an audiobook of him just not giving a fuck.
Ridley Scott says longer ‘Napoleon’ cut ‘perfect’ for streaming, doesn’t share Scorsese’s concerns about mortality
During the lengthy press tour for “Killers of the Flower Moon,” director Martin Scorsese has not shied away from discussing his mortality. “I think about it all the time,” the 81-year-old Scorsese …
www.goldderby.com
I could easily listen to an audiobook of him just not giving a fuck.
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Both men ended up with different conclusions to life, bur Scorsese is more up his own ass about it. Ironic, as Ridley lost his younger brother, Tony, due to suicide. Yet he carries on and his attitude is the equivalent of Spike Spiegel. Whatever happens, happens.Ridley me this -
Ridley Scott says longer ‘Napoleon’ cut ‘perfect’ for streaming, doesn’t share Scorsese’s concerns about mortality
During the lengthy press tour for “Killers of the Flower Moon,” director Martin Scorsese has not shied away from discussing his mortality. “I think about it all the time,” the 81-year-old Scorsese …www.goldderby.com
Timothy Olyphant Is Joining the Alien Universe
Timothy Olyphant, the Justified star who recently dipped his toe into another major sci-fi universe as Cobb Vanth on The Mandalorian, has been cast in Noah Hawley’s upcoming FX show set in the universe of Alien.
gizmodo.com