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In Reply to: Borat - it's been long time since I had seen anything this dumb posted by Victor Khomenko on March 13, 2007 at 19:40:34:

Although I don't expect to change your viewpoint - I will say I'm glad my post inspired you to sit upright and type an interesting rebuttal. I enjoyed reading what you wrote.
I digress when I point out that this kind of writing has been sorely lacking on the film asylum. Most posts on this page of late, (including this surrounding thread) are pompous, lazy and dismissive. Instead of sharing ideas in the context of the love for film- many authors seem more interested in expressing their egocentric images of themselves as superior & discriminating critics. This is done by ambiguous comments - such as "boring", "dumb" etc. that really don't amount to anything worthwhile or meaningful. It's just the pitter patter of nincompoops. Those kind of posts certainly don't inspire the exchange of ideas that ultimately teach us about each other.
I can assure you that despite the hand my moniker tips (NYC)., I've lived and traveled in more areas then you assume. Because of this diversity I am not limited to any one stereotype about color, creed or geographical heritage. Another belief I have is that great art does not compromise itself. Furthermore a great artist always raises the bar as high as possible without dumbing down for preconceived assumptions based on the audiences intellect. The artists concern should be about "what they need to say". I feel that many thought provoking and challenging political ideas are accomplished and realized in "Borat". He "lifts the rock" and we see what lives under it. He shows us America, with all it's ignorance and prejudice under a satirical magnifying glass that inspired belly-laughs (for me anyway) . I believe and I seriously doubt that his satirical presentation of anti-Semitism would reinforce and support the hatred of Jews **No matter where in the United States the film is viewed** We strongly disagree on this point-and I need not to undermine your credibility by making assumptions about YOU, to prove my point.
Would you be threatened by John Lennon's "Woman is the Nigger of the World" as a theme for misogynists? I hope not .
I'm also happy that the filmmakers associated with Borat made money- it was a brave undertaking. An unusual film and a breath of fresh air in the cookie cutter Hollywood system. I also point out that Martin Scorcese, Alfred Hithcock, Sydney Lumet, William Wyler, John Houston etc etc made money, making films. This doesn't taint their art in any way. Why hold it against Borat?
I would never join a club that was presumptuous enough about the mentality of small town folk, that they could assume the worst case scenario about their potential ignorance. The assumption that 90% of the public are morons is sad statement that expresses elitism, a lack of empathy, cynicism and in my opinion, a warped view of reality. This observation of yours proves that your glass isn't half-full, it's completely empty.

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