Props to Julie Delpy

[JamalSpunky]

If some of you are so butthurt by the lack of IR romance films, why dont you get off your ass and write a screenplay yourself instead of crying about it all the time.

I mean seriously is anyone allowed to have disatisfaction with a situation and express it on a damn message board without getting this typical retarded response? You do realize that there may not be anyone on these forums who have the ability to write a film? You do understand that probably no one on these boards have access to studio execs or producers even if they were able to produce such a script? Most people (if not all the people on this site) are simply consumers who rely on professionals to provide them with entertainment. And like everyone else we can dislike things without being required to provide the stories on our own.

If we don't like crime in our neighborhoods maybe we should join the police.

If we don't like the coaching of our favorite football team maybe we should try out for the head coach position.

If we don't like the care of the doctors treating a loved one perhaps we should drop everything and pursue a career in medicine.

If we don't like where the country is heading maybe we should run for President.

If we don't like the price of meat perhaps we should buy a gun and go hunting for our own food.

In case it wasn't clear these suggestions are as dumb as the one you suggested. Besides you have no idea if people here don't do something about in in their own way anyway. In between people can still vent on a message board. I'm sure you and your rightwing friends bitch and moan about politics either in person or over the internet. Do people tell you to run for governor rather than complain when you do such things? But, hey, thanks for contributing to the conversation. Now can you find another thread to troll? One where these is less butthurt whining?

 

[JamalSpunky]

ROFL, you do have a point there. Because we can be pretty sure Hollywood isn't trying to have it.

Wonder if Spike can be petitioned to make a couple.

You don't know Spike. He is not interested in making such a film. Hell, he can't even get money from studios these days anyway.


[/quote]I think its cool for once to see a film that is just straight up black/white relations without all the Civil Rights/stereotype/societal drama and conflict setting that such films normally entail.[/quote]

First of all you seem to suggest that Civil Rights talk is common in Hollywood films in the first place. That's nonsense. Next of al if you want to see black/white relations without any racial drama then simply keep up with the IMDB pages of the working black actresses because they will be paired up with enough white actors in a bunch of movies to give you your wish.

 

[The Dark King]

I mean seriously is anyone allowed to have disatisfaction with a situation and express it on a damn message board without getting this typical retarded response? You do realize that there may not be anyone on these forums who have the ability to write a film? You do understand that probably no one on these boards have access to studio execs or producers even if they were able to produce such a script? Most people (if not all the people on this site) are simply consumers who rely on professionals to provide them with entertainment. And like everyone else we can dislike things without being required to provide the stories on our own.

If we don't like crime in our neighborhoods maybe we should join the police.

If we don't like the coaching of our favorite football team maybe we should try out for the head coach position.

If we don't like the care of the doctors treating a loved one perhaps we should drop everything and pursue a career in medicine.

If we don't like where the country is heading maybe we should run for President.

If we don't like the price of meat perhaps we should buy a gun and go hunting for our own hood.

In case it weasn't clear these suggestions are as dumb as the one you suggested . But, hey, thanks for contributing to the conversation. Now can you find another thread to troll? One where these is less butthurt whining?

Damn wxecellent post. Wish I could rep you

 

[JamalSpunky]

Julianne Moore and Dennis Haysbert deserve props for their work in 'Far From Heaven'. Great movie with a real IR portrayed respectfully. Even though it was never consummated, it felt as real as any depiction I've seen.

With all due respect...why are you giving credit to two thespians taking quality roles in a film? That's what such people look for : good roles in possibly good movies. And as an extra bonus they get paid.

Give credit to the writer and director of that film. He was the one that came up with the storyline and brought his vision to life.

"Far From Heaven" is a pretty good film but can you say there was a true IR relationship when the two people in question really never got together?

 

[orejon4]

With all due respect...why are you giving credit to two thespians taking quality roles in a film? That's what such people look for : good roles in possibly good movies. And as an extra bonus they get paid.

Give credit to the writer and director of that film. He was the one that came up with the storyline and brought his vision to life.

"Far From Heaven" is a pretty good film but can you say there was a true IR relationship when the two people in question really never got together?

Oh yeah, the IR very real and was the only refuge for either character in that movie. I don't consider it any less real because they didn't have sex. If anything, it was more honest and less exploitative than the normal film treatment that IR receives (no taboo, no "once you go black"). Sexuality wasn't the driving force behind the relationship and Julianne Moore's character was the one doing the pursuing, even pleading at one point.

The reason I'm giving them credit for taking the roles (as well as Dennis Quaid in an incredible performance) is because these are not the types of roles typical for any of the actors involved, and safe Hollywood types don't take these sorts of chances. That isn't meant to take anything away from the excellent writing and directing, either.

 

[GQ Brotha]

First of all you seem to suggest that Civil Rights talk is common in Hollywood films in the first place. That's nonsense. Next of al if you want to see black/white relations without any racial drama then simply keep up with the IMDB pages of the working black actresses because they will be paired up with enough white actors in a bunch of movies to give you your wish.

Civil Rights talk being common in Hollywood is nonsense, when it comes to films. Most of the films that center around the race subject takes on those tones when it comes to serious works in Hollywood.

Civil Rights is one of the components of three others I mentioned (stereotypes/social drama/conflict) being the others you may have overlooked for a hasty point.

And why would I be interested in watching your IMDB suggestions when clearly the tone here is of IR black men/white women, it goes without saying that is what is being referenced.

Puzzled why you even felt compelled to mention black women/white men as some means of this subject matter. No idea what necessitated that in the first place given the nature of this thread.

If Iggy's suggestion of make your own film was dumb then the notion of "watch black women/white men romance" to satisfy your IR themed fix, is no less foolhardy given that it is not my interest nor the discussion of this thread in the first place.

I can appreciate varying works across the spectrum and would have zero issues watching a black woman/white man romance film, but clearly this is not what was being spoken about within the context of IR for the purposes of this topic.

Didn't think it would need to be specified as black men/white women romance films. The subject should have covered that already. Thus the point that seemed pretty straightforward.

Look I agree with you as far as this film goes with Julie Delpy and Chris Rock, the rest is leading way off base into some nether region.

 

[GQ Brotha]

Oh yeah, the IR very real and was the only refuge for either character in that movie. I don't consider it any less real because they didn't have sex. If anything, it was more honest and less exploitative than the normal film treatment that IR receives (no taboo, no "once you go black"). Sexuality wasn't the driving force behind the relationship and Julianne Moore's character was the one doing the pursuing, even pleading at one point.

The reason I'm giving them credit for taking the roles (as well as Dennis Quaid in an incredible performance) is because these are not the types of roles typical for any of the actors involved, and safe Hollywood types don't take these sorts of chances. That isn't meant to take anything away from the excellent writing and directing, either.

Excellent points mentioned. I saw the film and unless one is wholly ignorant of context, they would be able to comprehend and appreciate the vibe of the relationship.

They didn't need to knock boots to prove any point.

 

[Iggy]

I mean seriously is anyone allowed to have disatisfaction with a situation and express it on a damn message board without getting this typical retarded response? You do realize that there may not be anyone on these forums who have the ability to write a film? You do understand that probably no one on these boards have access to studio execs or producers even if they were able to produce such a script? Most people (if not all the people on this site) are simply consumers who rely on professionals to provide them with entertainment. And like everyone else we can dislike things without being required to provide the stories on our own.

If we don't like crime in our neighborhoods maybe we should join the police.

If we don't like the coaching of our favorite football team maybe we should try out for the head coach position.

If we don't like the care of the doctors treating a loved one perhaps we should drop everything and pursue a career in medicine.

If we don't like where the country is heading maybe we should run for President.

If we don't like the price of meat perhaps we should buy a gun and go hunting for our own food.

In case it wasn't clear these suggestions are as dumb as the one you suggested. Besides you have no idea if people here don't do something about in in their own way anyway. In between people can still vent on a message board. I'm sure you and your rightwing friends bitch and moan about politics either in person or over the internet. Do people tell you to run for governor rather than complain when you do such things? But, hey, thanks for contributing to the conversation. Now can you find another thread to troll? One where these is less butthurt whining?

 

[orejon4]

Looks like a good movie

https://www.facebook.com/gablescinema?sk=timeline

I'm not a big fan of comedies, but I'm going...

 

[Soulthinker]

Saw it yesterday and enjoyed it. It is kind of quirky but,it is a good IR flick. Wished there are more people like Ms.Delpy.

 

[The Dark King]

I mean seriously is anyone allowed to have disatisfaction with a situation and express it on a damn message board without getting this typical retarded response? You do realize that there may not be anyone on these forums who have the ability to write a film? You do understand that probably no one on these boards have access to studio execs or producers even if they were able to produce such a script? Most people (if not all the people on this site) are simply consumers who rely on professionals to provide them with entertainment. And like everyone else we can dislike things without being required to provide the stories on our own.

If we don't like crime in our neighborhoods maybe we should join the police.

If we don't like the coaching of our favorite football team maybe we should try out for the head coach position.

If we don't like the care of the doctors treating a loved one perhaps we should drop everything and pursue a career in medicine.

If we don't like where the country is heading maybe we should run for President.

If we don't like the price of meat perhaps we should buy a gun and go hunting for our own food.

In case it wasn't clear these suggestions are as dumb as the one you suggested. Besides you have no idea if people here don't do something about in in their own way anyway. In between people can still vent on a message board. I'm sure you and your rightwing friends bitch and moan about politics either in person or over the internet. Do people tell you to run for governor rather than complain when you do such things? But, hey, thanks for contributing to the conversation. Now can you find another thread to troll? One where these is less butthurt whining?

After reading this a second time I truly hope you got the appropriate rep for this