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zhang ziyi, Gong li, Michelle Yeoh in Memoirs of a geisha, anyone offended by this??

Discussion in 'BBS Hangout: Debate & Discussion' started by Xenochimera, Oct 27, 2005.

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  1. Faos

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    It could be worse:


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    #21 Faos, Oct 27, 2005
  2. Xenochimera

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    i feel as if when these actresses signed up for these roles they are like destroying their careers, gong li is an amazing actress, shes plays some pretty good stuff (to live, farewell my concubine) and numerous others, this role portrays her as a headmaster who abuses zhang ziyi (as someone pointed out already, isnt that pretty in real life). most people here and abroad probably do not understand the issues that are in existance between the chinese and japanese, as well as koreans and japanese. this role is viewed as a degredation of chinese women in general. how about this role, a jewish actress playing as a german prostitute during world war 2?? or even better, a jewish actress playing hitler's lover, eva something i believe. or danzel washington playing a slave master, its just an insult to the entire race.
     
    #22 Xenochimera, Oct 27, 2005
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    The ppl offended by this are obviously a small minority. This movie has been in the works for a couple of years now.

    My only stink is that it's another great book ruined by the big screen.
     
    #23 coma, Oct 27, 2005
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    Meh... If you're looking for a realistic portrayal in a Hollywood movie, then there's greater issues to be had.
     
    #24 Invisible Fan, Oct 27, 2005
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    who cares?
     
    #25 TMac640, Oct 27, 2005
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    I remember the rioting in '93 when Joy Luck Club came out - Vietnamese and Japanese actresses played Chinese characters.
     
    #26 rimbaud, Oct 27, 2005
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    Yall really need something to worry about. ITS A FREAKING MOVIE!! GET OVER IT!!
     
    #27 Master Baiter, Oct 27, 2005
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    I'm with you. I could care less. Just pointing out why some may be offended.
     
    #28 Smokey, Oct 27, 2005
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    Whats the movie called?
     
    #29 wesnesked, Oct 27, 2005
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    whats this *Jap* $hit your using to refer to Japanese people, what I cant believe is that they used some *chink* biaaatches to portray Japanese whores... ;)
     
    #30 aries323, Oct 27, 2005
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    Oh, this is getting fun
     
    #31 aries323, Oct 27, 2005
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    and with your reference to Ray Charles being portrayed by a Puerto Rican... or Tom Hanks portraying Bin Laden, one of the most idiotic humorous BS I`ve heard in a long time. :rolleyes:
     
    #32 aries323, Oct 27, 2005
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    Wow, attack his stupidity with your own idiotcy, what a display of characters!
     
    #33 LegendZ3, Oct 27, 2005
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    I guess its not the best way to approach it, but I was kinda shocked, you know... this guy here asks if anyone is offended by this...? Sorry if I offended anyone except the thread starter
     
    #34 aries323, Oct 27, 2005
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    It's pretty simple really.

    The movie is to be done in English and there were simply no outstanding English-speaking Japanese actresses that could have been selected for the roles.
     
    #35 crossover, Oct 27, 2005
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    I'll be offended if Zhang Ziyi doesn't get naked in the movie.
     
    #36 Faos, Oct 27, 2005
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    Spielberg's just producing it. Rob Marshall's directing it. This is the same guy who brought us Chicago. If anything I'd be more offended by this Wisconsinites ability in making an Asian themed film with only a theatre background. Cuz we all remeber what them boys in theatre we're like back in highschool.
     
    #37 percicles, Oct 27, 2005
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    [​IMG]

    :eek:
     
    #38 Luckyazn, Oct 27, 2005
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    from what i read about this film, its an all Asian cast. they dont have the actresses paired up with sum white guy, so i will check it out.
     
    #39 J DIDDY, Oct 28, 2005
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    You guys have to be kidding me, they are called actors for a reason.
     
    #40 Rocketeer, Oct 28, 2005
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