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09-02-2022, 11:33 AM | #287 | |
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For people like myself, the diversity itself isn't the issue, it's just one of many red flags that the showrunners are more concerned with shit like that than actually making a great show within, and loyal to, the Tolkien universe. It's like you don't seem to understand how that goes hand in hand. For example, an all female cast for Ghosbusters itself wasn't the issue, it was just a warning sign that the movie was going to be a turd sandwich. It's not a coincidence that it turned out to be just that. |
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09-02-2022, 12:15 PM | #288 | |
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The issues with this LOTR show so far have absolutely nothing to do with diversity or wokeness or anything of the like. It has to do with the fact that the show is dead slow in terms of plotting, lacks anything particularly interesting going on so far, and no real reason to be invested in the characters. These things could all change with time (or not) and won't be impacted by how many black or female actors they have playing the characters. I also never watched that Ghostbusters because I figured it would be a turd sandwich just by looking it. |
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09-02-2022, 12:17 PM | #289 |
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09-02-2022, 12:25 PM | #290 | |
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My point was that you either have an issue with diversity and race/gender swapping, or you don't. |
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09-02-2022, 02:51 PM | #291 |
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A show about an adventure of unambiguous good vs. Evil (like the original LOTR) just doesn't sound like a made for TV story.
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09-02-2022, 04:41 PM | #293 |
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09-02-2022, 06:47 PM | #295 |
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09-03-2022, 09:02 AM | #298 | |
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For me the issue is that showing genetic diversity in this setting is stupid. A good fantasy (or sci-fi) story tries to nail the hail out of every detail that could be deemed 'realistic.' When you see the normal characters fighting and dying while wielding period correct weapons then it makes the dragon more believable. When the spacecraft functions on reasonable sounding and relatable principles then the aliens flying them are more fearsome. So when a profoundly secluded and insular group of humanoids lives in a remote valley you don't expect them to look like lunch time at the United Nations cafeteria. It looks and feels out of place because it's out of place. |
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09-03-2022, 01:53 PM | #299 | |
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09-03-2022, 06:00 PM | #300 | |
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Who came up with that idea...Homer Simpson? And as you said...the mixed ethnicity of a rural tribe makes it feel like a made for TV series. I feel like I'm watching actors in costumes...performing a skit. The dialogue is already syrupy... If it weren't based on Tolkien ...it would just be another fantasy show with a deliberate social engineering agenda mixed in. It's going to judged to a higher standard...especially considering the budget. It wont be a classic extension or remembered...a one watch then forget series. Looks nice...it'll be something I'll watch when I get around to it. It wont be like knowing it's Sunday and waiting for the original GOT to air... Last edited by BlackOp; 09-03-2022 at 06:21 PM.. |
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