But you "missed" the question, so I'll repost it for you!
"Soo... How were the non sexist, non racist, non vitriolic men of the world represented in the film?
Please retort and elaborate!"
I didn't miss the question, I just chose not to answer since I've been trying my best to avoid the subject-- but since I'm being prompted, might as well go with it. I think the sexism/racism angle from the haters has been blown WAYYYY out of proportion. Total reactionary move for being accused of that very same thing. As for your question, there were definitely examples of healthy, intelligent men that showed no signs of racism, sexism, or general hate. The Charles Dance character-- although he wasn't the friendliest person, the head of Columbia University is a prestigious position few of us will ever reach. Michael K Williams, Ed Begley Jr, Matt Walsh, Toby Huss (all freaking AWESOME actors) were totally fine male characters lacking in hatred, racism, and sexism. Of course, there's a chance I missed something-- I've only seen the movie once.
Personally, I don't need to find positive representation for my race or gender to enjoy a film, so I wasn't on the lookout.
...and no, I wasn't offended by Rowan being shot in the dick.
Aside from Reitman, who graciously chalked most of the resentment up to a strong fondness for the original, there was a lot of press (I assure you that some of this was studio-driven; the rest followed the established narrative) and a lot of interviews painting all, or most, of the detractors with the same broad "sexist" brush. When they acknowledged there were any other lines of criticism, it was chalked up to "manbabies." The studio went through their social media and Youtube comments and deleted thoughtful criticism and negative comments from women, while leaving the trolls and idiots up to make them seem representative of the rest of us. This stuff is not at all hard to find.
Now that stuff, yeah... can't argue with you there. We were referring more to hardcore Ghostbusters fans in general being singled out in the marketing. I never saw that. I know several GB fans that weren't interested in the reboot that didn't feel slighted by the marketing.
If I could roll my eyes harder I would. Cmon man. Patting yourself on the back there? Isn that kind of an old stereotype? The self proclaimed nerd telling everyone how gorgeous and awesome and amazing and perfect his girlfriend is? Kinda like "oh my god hey guys look at me, I have a girlfriend! Look! Over here!" I threw up in my mouth a little when I read that. :sick
My post was directed at OldKen, who
made mention that people that liked the reboot have never had female relationships. Go back and look at my post history-- bragging on my girlfriend isn't exactly a normal subject for me on RPF, however, since it was brought up, I thought I would touch on it. I'll shout my admiration of her from the rooftops. Apologies if you find that offensive for whatever reason. Lets try this-- I'm an average white American male that has had normal, healthy relationships with females throughout my life. There-- is that better?
Neil etc. let's not post again till someone actually deals with the fact that this movie is completely sexist.
If me being quiet is all that it takes to get rid of the whining,
please ignore my post above. :lol
You've probably never even touched a girl!!!
Now we're getting into play ground arguments.
Niiiice.
:facepalm
Wonderful, isn't it?
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