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BLDSD plays into the "White guilt" fantasy. A Southern white family "saves" a poor black orphan. {nm}
Posted by: Antibody on Dec 11, 11:42
in response to HuskyMiller's post lets try this again
Why I can't get on board with FROGP at its current number.
PendenteLite
Dec 11, 06:41
I hope you're wrong too.
TroyPoodle
Dec 11, 06:55
There's a reason doll mfg. make 'em in light and dark flavors. Kids are more likely to invest themselves in characters more like themselves.
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edzep
Dec 11, 07:10
With all due respect, that's a load. See my message below
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HuskyMiller
Dec 11, 07:46
If it was Pocahontas, it would have had the potential of being a bit of an investment - not sure they are really comparable, but still
Facto
Dec 11, 06:59
And that played in approximately 700 fewer theatres... Started limited. There are some similarities, but it was a summer release.
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Facto
Dec 11, 07:00
Why should it be about black or white? If it's a good movie, people should be able to look past the color of the characters.
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AgentEvil
Dec 11, 07:00
Plus I have this movie LONG. It better do well.
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AgentEvil
Dec 11, 07:00
Ha ha! Ditto!
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eyescovered
Dec 11, 07:03
Maybe...
eyescovered
Dec 11, 07:01
How can this really be relevant? Precious just did quite well, and Oprah is a superstar. Obama is African-American, etc etc etc
Facto
Dec 11, 07:07
I hear ya...
eyescovered
Dec 11, 07:13
It's also opening in the weeks before Christmas which tend to be slow due to people working to earn xtra money for the holidays
secretstalker
Dec 11, 07:12
Probably good points. Hope nobody forgets though that this one adjusts x3 + previous....
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Facto
Dec 11, 07:18
Crap... I *HAD* forgotten... *sigh*
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secretstalker
Dec 11, 07:58
the flip side is there is a black audience that has been alienated from traditional Disney production that will be empowered by this one
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Moviesnob
Dec 11, 07:14
All the people the see Tyler Perry movies can bring their kids
lapuckfan
Dec 11, 09:28
While I don't doubt this country has no shortage of racism I really don't
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HuskyMiller
Dec 11, 07:16
lets try this again
HuskyMiller
Dec 11, 07:43
BLDSD plays into the "White guilt" fantasy. A Southern white family "saves" a poor black orphan.
Antibody
Dec 11, 11:42
why does the argument seem so famiiar from last year
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hmm
Dec 11, 08:07
[KIDS] short on [FROGP] at this price as well.
KidsFund
Dec 11, 08:13
Personally, I just think it looks a little scary for younger kids, and a little too much voodoo. Could be a huge hit, but my kids have no
SEETVFund
Dec 11, 09:41
