Welcome to DU! The truly grassroots left-of-center political community where regular people, not algorithms, drive the discussions and set the standards. Join the community: Create a free account Support DU (and get rid of ads!): Become a Star Member Latest Breaking News Editorials & Other Articles General Discussion The DU Lounge All Forums Issue Forums Culture Forums Alliance Forums Region Forums Support Forums Help & Search

General Discussion

hlthe2b

(114,720 posts)

11. Read the whole article. I blame the stars as well for doing this movie--Hilary Swank, Emma Roberts

Reply to Roland99 (Original post)

Wed Aug 7, 2019, 11:28 AM

Aug 2019

Betty Gilpin.

from the article:

"Employees in different departments were questioning the wisdom of making such a movie in these times," an unnamed filmmaker who has worked with Universal told The Hollywood Reporter.

"In light of the horrific [recent shootings], is this not the most craven, irresponsible, dangerous exploitation?"

Ya think? Damn!

Edit history

Please sign in to view edit histories.

Recommendations

0 members have recommended this reply (displayed in chronological order):

18 replies

= new reply since forum marked as read

Highlight:

W T F? This was going to be a movie??? dear gawd!! [View all] Roland99 Aug 2019 OP

I saw this ad in the movie theatre and it scared me kimbutgar Aug 2019 #1

The Purge wasn't very scary. Dr Hobbitstein Aug 2019 #10

The premise for that story is really, really old... Wounded Bear Aug 2019 #2

Yup, old theme with a contemporary trick with a dash of hate-mongering Amishman Aug 2019 #13

Correct me if I am wrong, but wasn't the plot of a recent Jack Reacher (SPOILER ALERT) rzemanfl Aug 2019 #3

you are correct... dhill926 Aug 2019 #12

Thank you. n/t rzemanfl Aug 2019 #14

This is a pretty common movie theme... Agschmid Aug 2019 #4

It's satire and comedy / horror. What's the problem? PTWB Aug 2019 #5

In the 50's you had The Most Dangerous Prey Coleman Aug 2019 #6

Simpsons did it. Bantamfancier Aug 2019 #7

No, it IS a movie. They will likely just hold the release. nolabear Aug 2019 #8

Sounds like a pretty good movie. Dr Hobbitstein Aug 2019 #9

Read the whole article. I blame the stars as well for doing this movie--Hilary Swank, Emma Roberts hlthe2b Aug 2019 #11

I suppose "the elites" are supposed to be Democrats? dawg day Aug 2019 #15

A propaganda film designed to foment rage against "liberals" delisen Aug 2019 #16

Sort of like that Hillary movie? not_the_one Aug 2019 #18

One of my favorite stories growing up. Teach29 Aug 2019 #17