In Reply to: I know they brought you in in shackles, next time try to escape posted by Victor Khomenko on March 7, 2011 at 07:32:20:
the media a lot and I think that segment of the American population could use a bit of exposure. Now, I DO have a major problem with Hollywood's portrayals of Italians. Invariably, they're Mafia-related. You don't think this has a carry-over effect to the general public? I similarly have issues with how the Irish are portrayed: has there been a film set in Boston since "Love Story" that didn't have characters both Irish and gangster?
In these particular instances, I fell victim to early reports of great performances in the key roles. Since both Spacey and Giamatti have done very good work in the past, I "bit."
And I got bit in the butt.
Regarding the ethnicity of films: I'd respectfully disagree; the large amount of control by one group has influenced the incredible number. Let's count how many Holocaust films appear this year. I don't think too many of them have been successful the past decade, but still they come rolling out. Perhaps that Daniel Craig film in the forest that twisted history so badly made some money. I don't know.
Anyhow, avoid the two films I mentioned. Poor writing, boring stories, completely forgettable performances.
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Follow Ups
- Okay, I mentioned Arab because those guys are in - tinear 07:50:38 03/07/11 (5)
- Well, I am avoiding them by default - as you know I don't pay to see Hollywood films - Victor Khomenko 08:14:04 03/07/11 (4)
- VK, I'm looking for some backing for a new porn film . . . - mr grits 11:21:44 03/07/11 (2)
- I like to watch... - Victor Khomenko 12:26:51 03/07/11 (1)
- American Man! * - mr grits 19:25:04 03/07/11 (0)
- Huge tax shelter industry....and con industry. * - mr grits 10:28:52 03/07/11 (0)