Discussion: Is Idris Elba too black for James Bond? - Page 3

villain

White people literally cast themselves as nonwhite historical figures and then complain that a fictional character "can't be black."

GoldFangs

James Bond is too white for him

If anything the franchise would benefit from his involvement.

Dollas n Diamonds

kii @ you guys jumping to (reasonable) conclusions when the guy the author suggested is black too

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"Quantum of Solace just went wrong. Skyfall is my least favourite. I know it is heresy to say so, but it is the one Bond film I have never liked,” he said.

“Bond is weak in it. He has doubts. That's not Bond.

"Secondly, the villain wins. The villain sets out to kill M. The film finishes with the villain killing M. So why have I watched it?

a much better reason to hate the new author

liberalmusiclover

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Originally posted by Deuces

Racial accuracy has never been a priority in Hollywood.

IKR? Especially since all of those white actors played Egyptians in Africa in that Exodus move that (rightfully) flopped.

minho

He'd definitely be a perfect fit for James Bond, I'd love to see it.

minho

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Originally posted by Eternium

This is a total sidenote but one of my biggest pet peeves is when people say Hollywood is racist. Hollywood is a reflection of the GP and will cast anyone that brings in big numbers. The racism stems from the average movie-goer (middle-class white people) who are too racist to spend $7 on a black film. It's not Hollywood's fault; it's our fault.

But one of the goals Hollywood/filmmakers should consider is using their art to breakdown these barriers and biases that the GP holds by not conforming to that idea.

Ghostie

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Originally posted by Dollas n Diamonds

kii @ you guys jumping to (reasonable) conclusions when the guy the author suggested is black too

a much better reason to hate the new author

Sorry sis.

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Dollas n Diamonds

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Originally posted by Ghostie

Sorry sis.

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oh i totally agree but the accusation of racism is unjust

Rogue

Nah I wanna see Henry Cavill as James Bond.

Ghostie

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Originally posted by Dollas n Diamonds

oh i totally agree but the accusation of racism is unjust

I didn't see you said "(reasonable) conclusions" in your original post. Sorry good sis!

Javan

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Originally posted by Eternium

This is a total sidenote but one of my biggest pet peeves is when people say Hollywood is racist. Hollywood is a reflection of the GP and will cast anyone that brings in big numbers. The racism stems from the average movie-goer (middle-class white people) who are too racist to spend $7 on a black film. It's not Hollywood's fault; it's our fault.

dead. This is barely half true.

Read Universals casting call for Straight Outta Comptom extras:

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A GIRLS: These are the hottest of the hottest. Models. MUST have real hair - no extensions, very classy looking, great bodies. You can be black, white, asian, hispanic, mid eastern, or mixed race too. Age 18-30.

B GIRLS: These are fine girls, long natural hair, really nice bodies. Small waists, nice hips. You should be light-skinned. Beyonce is a prototype here. Age 18-30.

C GIRLS: These are African American girls, medium to light skinned with a weave. Age 18-30.

D GIRLS: These are African American girls. Poor, not in good shape. Medium to dark skin tone. Character types. Age 18-30. P

Now tell me again how Hollywood doesn't have a racist agenda?

Are you saying the GP want this? Had this information not been leaked, people would have went to this film not knowing/people are currently going to see this film not knowing what they are being fed. There is no demand for this. So why is hollywood making a conscious effort to devalue the beauty of darker black women?

This is merely the tip to the iceberg. Do your research before you attempt to disregard a well known truth.
You're not as clever as you think you are.

Dessy Fenix

"Too street"

Sure.