In Reply to: Re: Just pointing out the rather... posted by Jeff Starrs on August 30, 2005 at 14:41:42:
directors cannot find some other subject than glorifying the worst members of the community.
African-American directors seem to have the same agenda, however, so I guess greed and sensationalism isn't culture specific.
Sure reinforces stereotypes, however, and makes for a one-dimensional portrait of an entire people.
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- As an Italian-American (both sides), I am offended that these - tinear 18:07:44 08/30/05 (8)
- Re: As an Italian-American (both sides), I am offended that these - PhilNYC 11:16:19 08/31/05 (0)
- I didn't notice you mention Mafia in the post I replied to or - sjb 08:24:44 08/31/05 (0)
- Re: As an Italian-American (both sides), I am offended that these - rico 08:23:13 08/31/05 (0)
- Two Goodfellas actors redeemed themselves in the TV series"That's Life" - grinagog 01:31:48 08/31/05 (0)
- "I am offended that these directors cannot find some other subject than glorifying the worst members of the community." - sjb 22:56:06 08/30/05 (3)
- I didn't notice Mafia in ANY of his films? nt - tinear 07:33:43 08/31/05 (2)
- Re: I didn't notice Mafia in ANY of his films? nt - jamesgarvin 08:30:37 08/31/05 (1)
- The point is... oh well, why bother? nt - tinear 18:06:27 08/31/05 (0)