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Old 11-10-2020, 12:13 PM
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These efforts to fill a well-defined masculine fantasy role with a female actress rarely succeed. They'd be better off franchising a movie like Atomic Blonde.
Atomic Blonde was pretty bad.
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Old 11-10-2020, 12:14 PM
 
Location: Gatineau, Québec
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We need a live action version of this....


https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=7m9-UCuOfSE
When I first saw the title (not familiar with the SNL skit) I instantly thought of Mr. Kidd and Mr. Wint from the 007 film "Diamonds are Forever"!
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Old 11-10-2020, 12:21 PM
 
Location: Texas Hill Country
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That seems to be the current leaning, it's true. But it's been used in other ways as well, not that long ago. For example, for several decades (until fairly recently in fact), every single terrorist in a Hollywood movie was an Arab. Or so it seemed.
OH?


You mean this guy?

https://c8.alamy.com/comp/RY4GAJ/rut...981-RY4GAJ.jpg
That guy?
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These people?
https://weegiemidget.files.wordpress...pg?w=348&h=183
Or that dude?
https://previews.agefotostock.com/pr...v-12455712.jpg
Or him?
https://i.pinimg.com/564x/32/b1/19/3...4327a36f0e.jpg
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Old 11-10-2020, 12:31 PM
 
Location: Gatineau, Québec
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That's why I said, "or so it seems".

Actually, most of the Arab terrorists in the movies are generally faceless and nameless. Which probably opens up another front for discussion...

And I just knew Hans from Die Hard would be there!
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Old 11-10-2020, 12:44 PM
 
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People are such snowflakes. Seriously, why gives a frack? It's just a movie. If people don't like the story don't go see it. Problem solved.

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It's a commentary on where the culture is going.

It's bigger than just a movie, obviously.
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Old 11-10-2020, 12:48 PM
 
Location: Home is Where You Park It
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It's a commentary on where the culture is going.

It's bigger than just a movie, obviously.
Bond as social commentary? Now that WOULD ruin the franchise.

Can you say booooooring?
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Old 11-10-2020, 01:06 PM
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Bond as social commentary? Now that WOULD ruin the franchise.

Can you say booooooring?
Nothing revolutionary about ruining iconic movie franchises. Hollywood does it all the time.
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Old 11-10-2020, 01:15 PM
 
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No one over 50 will go see this garbage. There goes their profit.
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Old 11-10-2020, 01:17 PM
 
Location: Missouri, USA
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007's primary traits are having a British accent, using gadgets, and either shooting or having sex with every woman he/she sees between the ages of 22 and 37.

This can work...but only if she's a lesbian.
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Old 11-10-2020, 01:20 PM
 
Location: Vermont
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These efforts to fill a well-defined masculine fantasy role with a female actress rarely succeed. They'd be better off franchising a movie like Atomic Blonde.
Well, I don't know. I thought Angelina Jolie did a great job in "Salt" - as farfetched as some of it was - and I think Tom Cruise was originally slated for that part.
In fact, I'm waiting for a sequel to Salt but I guess it ain't comin'.
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