Movie Thread

[shafnutz05]

Scarlett Johansson is facing backlash from trans actors in Hollywood after the Ghost in the Shell star signed on to play a trans crime boss in a new film. Titled Rub & Tug, the movie will reunite Johansson with her Ghost director Rupert Sanders, and Johansson will play trans crime boss Dante “Tex” Gill, who operated massage parlors that doubled as prostitution hubs.

Several trans actors have spoken out against Johansson’s casting, asking that trans actors be cast instead. (In response to the criticism, a rep for Johansson told Bustle that critiques “can be directed to Jeffrey Tambor, Jared Leto, and Felicity Huffman’s reps for comment.”)

I'm telling you right now, no matter how much progress will ever be made, these people will *never* be happy. Perpetually victimized...it's exhausting. I had a good laugh at this Tweet.

Wen cis women play trans men you are reducing the existential experience of a trans man as playing dress up. cis people cannot tell trans stories- don't have the range. If they did, they would empathize with the reality of how problematic, dismissive and fetishizing this is.

This is no different than able bodied people playing folk with disabilities and winning awards for it. How do you tell a story of a gender variant human without involving trans people? Our xp is far too large & complex to be limited within the confines of the cis imagination.#how

[nocera]

I'm way more disturbed that they refer to her as the "Ghost in the Shell" star.

[DigitalGypsy66]

I remember Commando from the random boobs after he crashes into a hotel room. Completely unnecessary, and would never happen today (for good reason), but 13 year old DG66 appreciated the scene.

[dodint]

Tango and Cash has a similar scene in a parking garage.

[AuthorTony]

Watching movies from the 70s and 80s, it's shocking to see how uptight we've become in regards to nudity.

[tifosi77]

Scarlett Johansson is facing backlash from trans actors in Hollywood after the Ghost in the Shell star signed on to play a trans crime boss in a new film. Titled Rub & Tug, the movie will reunite Johansson with her Ghost director Rupert Sanders, and Johansson will play trans crime boss Dante “Tex” Gill, who operated massage parlors that doubled as prostitution hubs.

Several trans actors have spoken out against Johansson’s casting, asking that trans actors be cast instead. (In response to the criticism, a rep for Johansson told Bustle that critiques “can be directed to Jeffrey Tambor, Jared Leto, and Felicity Huffman’s reps for comment.”)

I'm telling you right now, no matter how much progress will ever be made, these people will *never* be happy. Perpetually victimized...it's exhausting. I had a good laugh at this Tweet.

Wen cis women play trans men you are reducing the existential experience of a trans man as playing dress up. cis people cannot tell trans stories- don't have the range. If they did, they would empathize with the reality of how problematic, dismissive and fetishizing this is.

This is no different than able bodied people playing folk with disabilities and winning awards for it. How do you tell a story of a gender variant human without involving trans people? Our xp is far too large & complex to be limited within the confines of the cis imagination.#how

Who are the trans actors that can open with a $20 million dollar weekend.

[tifosi77]

I remember Commando from the random boobs after he crashes into a hotel room. Completely unnecessary, and would never happen today (for good reason), but 13 year old DG66 appreciated the scene.

That actress has two doctorates and founded a thing called "Loveology University". She's a sex therapist today.

[DigitalGypsy66]

That bit of trivia is peak tif. Kudos!

[shafnutz05]

Bingo tif. Studios have absolutely no financial or practical interest to put unknown trans actors in roles. Essentially this comes down to "they should do it to advance our cause!" That ain't happening anytime soon, unless an already established star goes trans.

[tifosi77]

Actually, I hadn't read what the story was. I just saw 'Ghost In The Shell' director and ScarJo and thought it was a big movie. 'Rub & Tug' is basically an art film with an expected budget of $30 million. There isn't nearly as big a risk on a show like that, so I'm a bit more inclined push this towards the shenanigans-y side.

[Dickie Dunn]

I look forward to the day where no one acts anymore. Everyone just plays themselves in movies and shows because pretending to be someone else or someone from a different “group” is just too offensive to everyone.

[mikey]

**** movies

[MrKennethTKangaroo]

I look forward to the day where no one acts anymore. Everyone just plays themselves in movies and shows because pretending to be someone else or someone from a different “group” is just too offensive to everyone.

Lol kinda like how the pirate bullpen acts like they are legit minor leaguers am I rite

[eddy]

Best unexpected single F word use in a PG or PG-13 movie?

F me, he cleared it

Don't F with the babysitter

Nice Fing model

[Silentom]

Out of order? F, even in the future nothing works!

[dodint]

"F me Daddy." -The Lion King.

It's what made in a memorable movie.


Will be absolutely shocked if anyone gets that reference.

[PFiDC]

Except I didn't say fudge...

[tifosi77]

I look forward to the day where no one acts anymore. Everyone just plays themselves in movies and shows because pretending to be someone else or someone from a different “group” is just too offensive to everyone.

It's called acting, not being. You want to be outraged at unrealistic casting? Let's talk about Denise Richards as a nuclear physicist.

[tifosi77]

Best unexpected single F word use in a PG or PG-13 movie?

F me, he cleared it

Don't F with the babysitter

Nice Fing model

Go f--k yourself, San Diego.

[tifosi77]

Honestly, that's got to win because it's not just a punchline but it changes the whole plot of the movie.

[blackjack68]

Best unexpected single F word use in a PG or PG-13 movie?

F me, he cleared it

Don't F with the babysitter

Nice Fing model

Babysitter

[shafnutz05]

"Out of order? ****! Even in the future nothing works!"

[DigitalGypsy66]

Back to the Future III was much better than II, thanks for the recommendation. I had no recollection of that movie, except for the very end.

Next up was E.T., which was a big hit. Sure, it’s a bit hokey, but sweet in a certain nostalgic way.

My 12 year old commented, “This Spielberg guy really knows how to make fun films, huh?” We haven’t talked about Schindler’s List or Amistad yet, but the 80s-90s films we’ve watched (Jurassic Park, Raiders, E.T., Back to the Futures [yes, tif, I know he produced them, Zemeckis directed them], and Goonies) are a lot of fun.

[tifosi77]

12...... that's a good age to sit him down for Empire Of The Sun. He'll relate to Jim, and when he says, "I can't remember what my parents look like," it'll pack extra punch.

[DigitalGypsy66]

Ha! Great suggestion, as he’s already a WWII buff like his dad.