[ednetdl]

Bluelivesmatter! I like that, great tweet!

[biker1]

I personally don't pay attention to what "celebrities" say. They are simply not on my radar screen and the fact that the media makes a big deal of words out of someone's mouth is simply their play for more viewers. See his movies or don't see his movies: it really doesn't make any difference to QT. If it makes you feel better not to see his movies than that is fine. In the grand scheme of things, what entertainers say really doesn't matter.

Originally Posted by TNLAKEPANDA

I would not spend a dime seeing any of his films. Michael Moore is in the same boat but he never produces a major film. Whenever celebrities get political they end up loosing half their fans!

[biker1]

Why?

Originally Posted by OldManTime

I attended the rally this morning, only about 50 people there, I was hoping for more.

[Chatbrat]

Another reason to boycott this movie, its star Samuel L. Jackson said," I was disappointed that the San Bernadino Shooters were not WHITE"--Hit these clowns in their wallets.

[rubicon]

One of the best and most violent movies I have ever seen is Saving Private Ryan. I do not remember anyone trying to boycott that. And it probably had the effect of making war look a lot less appealing a outcome for current events back when it came out around 1998. Saving Private Ryan*(1998) - Rotten Tomatoes

But as I mentioned earlier movies such as Saving....had a social redeeming purpose in depicting the tragedy of war and the suffering and sacrifice of our military men and women.

Whereas Tarantino's movies are just gratuitous violence and sex (ie exploiting these topics) It is just not the same in my mind.

Its the difference between Amedeo Modigliani's "Reclining Nude" and hard core pornography

Personal Best Regards:

[rubicon]

Originally Posted by biker1

The great thing about America is that we can all say what we want, as well as make movies with any amount of violence (assuming we can get someone to bankroll the production and people go to see it) - Capitalism, baby. Oh, by the way, if you slander someone they can sue you. So while there are no limits on free speach there may be consequences.

Hey, its a movie. If you don't like it, or QT, then don't go to see it. There are lots of things I don't care for but I particularly like that I live in a society where my personal opinions don't infringe on what others might like. Most reasonable people can separate a work of fiction from the real world. I tune out the noise from people whose view points I don't believe in.

Hi biker: On one level I do agree. However while we can all say what we want there are some situations that warrant consequences, as you say...that's why one cannot yell "fire"in a theater or make threats about harming the President, etc.

However the question about movie making or for that matter entertaining in general has always been " does movie making reflect real life or does real life reflect movie making? In my view its both and in my view we have people who cannot differentiate. and while Hollywood will deny it they have a profound influence on how some people respond. witness all the fuss about Academy Awards, Emmy's etc

I suspect Hollywood and regulators back in the day understood this aspect and why the Motion Picture Industry promoted and abided by the General Principles cited in one of Tal's posts

Movies can be made to have viewers aspire to better things, to be patriotic as they did during WWII war years or to slide down that slippery slope to an abyss.

In Hollywood/entertainment Industry, today people who live good wholesome lives take a back seat to s/he who struggled with addictions dah dah dah and finally found peace in the heavens above ..let's celebrate their final victory ..Whitney Houston, et al and all that goes with that package deal to make money via movies TV specials, etc.

I say you do drugs expect your brain to get fried or be dead sooner than you wish and don't expect me to shed a tear. We all have problems most of us act grown up and solve them. I say if you do the crime do the time

In short Hollywood and people like Tarantino are contributing to the degrading of our society and therefore it is an infringement . Hence turning the dial to another station and all that malarkey is not enough. Responsible people must speak up

Personal Best Regards:

[Retiring]

Originally Posted by biker1

See his movies or don't see his movies: it really doesn't make any difference to QT.

That doesn’t make any sense. Of course it matters if people see Mr. Tarantino’s movies. No studio is going to bankroll him if he doesn’t make money for them. So, of course it matters.

[biker1]

I was referring to the individual - his $8 is negligible. Boycotting his movies will not get any significant traction so it doesn't matter. Go ahead and tilt at windmills.

Originally Posted by Retiring

That doesn’t make any sense. Of course it matters if people see Mr. Tarantino’s movies. No studio is going to bankroll him if he doesn’t make money for them. So, of course it matters.

[biker1]

I am pretty sure we have more to worry about than QT since a very small percentage of the population sees his movies. The new Star Wars movie was pretty violent and a lot more people will see that movie. George Lucas is probably more of a problem ;-)

Originally Posted by rubicon

Hi biker: On one level I do agree. However while we can all say what we want there are some situations that warrant consequences, as you say...that's why one cannot yell "fire"in a theater or make threats about harming the President, etc.

However the question about movie making or for that matter entertaining in general has always been " does movie making reflect real life or does real life reflect movie making? In my view its both and in my view we have people who cannot differentiate. and while Hollywood will deny it they have a profound influence on how some people respond. witness all the fuss about Academy Awards, Emmy's etc

I suspect Hollywood and regulators back in the day understood this aspect and why the Motion Picture Industry promoted and abided by the General Principles cited in one of Tal's posts

Movies can be made to have viewers aspire to better things, to be patriotic as they did during WWII war years or to slide down that slippery slope to an abyss.

In Hollywood/entertainment Industry, today people who live good wholesome lives take a back seat to s/he who struggled with addictions dah dah dah and finally found peace in the heavens above ..let's celebrate their final victory ..Whitney Houston, et al and all that goes with that package deal to make money via movies TV specials, etc.

I say you do drugs expect your brain to get fried or be dead sooner than you wish and don't expect me to shed a tear. We all have problems most of us act grown up and solve them. I say if you do the crime do the time

In short Hollywood and people like Tarantino are contributing to the degrading of our society and therefore it is an infringement . Hence turning the dial to another station and all that malarkey is not enough. Responsible people must speak up

Personal Best Regards:

[tomwed]

He seems to be pretty successful if you compare the budget to the return. Tomatoes scores are all [but 1] above 80. That doesn't make him a genius in every subject.

Title Release date Budget Box office Rotten Tomatoes score
Reservoir Dogs October 23, 1992 $1.2 million $2.8 million 92%
Pulp Fiction October 14, 1994 $8 million $213.9 million 93%[105]
Jackie Brown December 25, 1997 $12 million $39.7 million 87%[106]
Kill Bill: Volume 1October 10, 2003 $30 million $180.9 million 85%[107]
Kill Bill: Volume 2April 16, 2004 $30 million $152.2 million 84%[108]
Death Proof April 6, 2007 $67 million $25.4 million 6
Inglourious Basterds August 21, 2009 $70 million $321.5 million 89%[110]
Django Unchained December 25, 2012 $100 million $425.4 million 88%[111]
The Hateful Eight December 25, 2015 $44 million 77%[112]

[Taltarzac725]

Retired cops protesting Quentin Tarantino's new film in The Villages after controversial remarks - Orlando Sentinel

Update to thread.

[Taltarzac725]

Retired cops protest Tarantino film - South Lake Press: News

Another article on the Villages' area retired cops and supporters and their demonstrating at the Rialto Theater.

[Chi-Town]

Originally Posted by Taltarzac725

Retired cops protest Tarantino film - South Lake Press: News

Another article on the Villages' area retired cops and supporters and their demonstrating at the Rialto Theater.

From the article:

"Members of The Villages Tea Party also came to protest in a crowd that was all white. A couple of protesters had T-shirts and golf carts with a Confederate Flag emblem attached. But people in the crowd said it wasn’t a racial issue."

Too bad about this as it distracts from the police officers intent. But I guess they felt that you can't let a good protest go to waste.

[billethkid]

Too bad some of the protestors chose to blight their intent by using the black lives matter format instead of something more appropriate to their cause or intent.

In my opinion it cheapens and demeans their presence.

[Retiring]

I really don’t know why some here are so upset that others choose not to spend their hard earned money on this film. If you want to see it, see it. You can see it a hundred times if you would like, no law against it.

Personally, I will not see this film. Not because it’s has extreme violence, because it’s a Tarantino film. I watched Mr. Tarantino’s speech, in full and in context. As for as I’m concerned Mr. Tarantino is a despicable human being. The thought of giving him one penny of my money makes me cringe.

I have a personal connection with law enforcement, both local and federal. A dear cousin (NYPD) and myself (federal).