Feminists and the Klan Moan

Daemonik · 08-20-2006, 02:46 PM

Okay, the opening preview for Snakes on a Plane this weekend was for Black Snake Moan. The next Samual L. Jackson channeling Shaft movie extravaganza.

The plot consists of this: Town slut Rae (Christina Ricci) gets beat up and left out on the street in front of Lazarus' (Sam Jackson) cabin. So Lazarus does what any sensible black man in a rural town does when finding a half dead white woman. He chains her up inside his house, determined to help her 'get her head right'.

So here we have the imagery of a black man dominating a white woman to get the KKK's crosses burning, but that's not all!! Oh no, for what other imagery could possibly piss off the militant feminist than a man deciding to 'fix' a woman against her will?

Myself, I'll be sorely disappointed if I don't have to cross at least one picket line to see this film.

So I open the discussion to the rest of you: With the divergent attitudes about race that permeate this forum, how do you feel about this movie, it's character portrayals and what potential it has to advance/hurt race/gender relations in the US.

DanClass · 08-20-2006, 04:50 PM

i just hope it doesn't suck

and if SAJ goes off on some medieval rants while gettin dat bitch's mind right, that's a good start

The Godfather · 08-20-2006, 04:55 PM

"Oh no, for what other imagery could possibly piss off the militant feminist than a man deciding to 'fix' a woman against her will?"

I don't think the 'feminists' will be upset. This it clearly fiction. I think that groups, (not just feminists) get pissed when stereotypes are shown as the norm. If SLJ is portrayed as an un-intelligent, Ebonic speaking, chitlin eatin', crack smoking gang member with a 12" cock, then I think there would be issues.

Myself, I'll be sorely disappointed if I don't have to cross at least one picket line to see this film.

If there is no protest, will you still go?

So I open the discussion to the rest of you: With the divergent attitudes about race that permeate this forum, how do you feel about this movie, it's character portrayals and what potential it has to advance/hurt race/gender relations in the US.

This movie will have no effect whatsoever on race and gender relations. Yes, race relations are not perfect in this country, but we as a country are pretty apathecit. We are in the middle of two wars, but when is the last time you heard anything about what is going on in Afghanistan? To think this is going to enrage the American people is a pipe dream.

Daemonik · 08-20-2006, 05:10 PM

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Originally Posted by The Godfather

If there is no protest, will you still go?

Uh, yeah, I said I'd be disappointed, I didn't say I would not go if there's no protesters.

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Originally Posted by The Godfather

This movie will have no effect whatsoever on race and gender relations. Yes, race relations are not perfect in this country, but we as a country are pretty apathecit. We are in the middle of two wars, but when is the last time you heard anything about what is going on in Afghanistan? To think this is going to enrage the American people is a pipe dream.

Have you listened to KATG for long? Cause people get pissed about racial situations and remarks all the time. People have an amazing capacity to make asses out of themselves, especially if there's the chance they'll get some airplay.

The Godfather · 08-20-2006, 05:23 PM

Have you listened to KATG for long? Cause people get pissed about racial situations and remarks all the time. People have an amazing capacity to make asses out of themselves, especially if there's the chance they'll get some airplay.[/QUOTE]

Yes I have listened to KATG for a long time, and if you are referring to me, no I am not trying to get airtime.

Daemonik · 08-20-2006, 05:36 PM

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Originally Posted by The Godfather

Yes I have listened to KATG for a long time, and if you are referring to me, no I am not trying to get airtime.

Don't see where I did refer to you. When I want to, I'll say so explicitly so there's no mistakes.

*cough*

The Godfather, you shouldn't take things so personal. BTW, yes, this bit was referring to you.

The Godfather · 08-20-2006, 08:01 PM

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Originally Posted by Daemonik

The Godfather, you shouldn't take things so personal. BTW, yes, this bit was referring to you.

Well, i guess I am a bit confused then . . .

08-20-2006, 02:46 PM	#1 (permalink)
Daemonik Senior Member Join Date: Aug 2006 Posts: 372	Feminists and the Klan Moan Okay, the opening preview for Snakes on a Plane this weekend was for Black Snake Moan. The next Samual L. Jackson channeling Shaft movie extravaganza. The plot consists of this: Town slut Rae (Christina Ricci) gets beat up and left out on the street in front of Lazarus' (Sam Jackson) cabin. So Lazarus does what any sensible black man in a rural town does when finding a half dead white woman. He chains her up inside his house, determined to help her 'get her head right'. So here we have the imagery of a black man dominating a white woman to get the KKK's crosses burning, but that's not all!! Oh no, for what other imagery could possibly piss off the militant feminist than a man deciding to 'fix' a woman against her will? Myself, I'll be sorely disappointed if I don't have to cross at least one picket line to see this film. So I open the discussion to the rest of you: With the divergent attitudes about race that permeate this forum, how do you feel about this movie, it's character portrayals and what potential it has to advance/hurt race/gender relations in the US. __________________ I'm still alive.
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08-20-2006, 04:50 PM	#2 (permalink)
DanClass Senior Member Join Date: Sep 2005 Location: Amerika Posts: 1,318	i just hope it doesn't suck and if SAJ goes off on some medieval rants while gettin dat bitch's mind right, that's a good start
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08-20-2006, 04:55 PM	#3 (permalink)
The Godfather Senior Member Join Date: Jan 2006 Posts: 947	"Oh no, for what other imagery could possibly piss off the militant feminist than a man deciding to 'fix' a woman against her will?" I don't think the 'feminists' will be upset. This it clearly fiction. I think that groups, (not just feminists) get pissed when stereotypes are shown as the norm. If SLJ is portrayed as an un-intelligent, Ebonic speaking, chitlin eatin', crack smoking gang member with a 12" cock, then I think there would be issues. Myself, I'll be sorely disappointed if I don't have to cross at least one picket line to see this film. If there is no protest, will you still go? So I open the discussion to the rest of you: With the divergent attitudes about race that permeate this forum, how do you feel about this movie, it's character portrayals and what potential it has to advance/hurt race/gender relations in the US. This movie will have no effect whatsoever on race and gender relations. Yes, race relations are not perfect in this country, but we as a country are pretty apathecit. We are in the middle of two wars, but when is the last time you heard anything about what is going on in Afghanistan? To think this is going to enrage the American people is a pipe dream. __________________ "The Godfather loves bustin' balls" - Keith
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08-20-2006, 05:23 PM	#5 (permalink)
The Godfather Senior Member Join Date: Jan 2006 Posts: 947	Have you listened to KATG for long? Cause people get pissed about racial situations and remarks all the time. People have an amazing capacity to make asses out of themselves, especially if there's the chance they'll get some airplay.[/QUOTE] Yes I have listened to KATG for a long time, and if you are referring to me, no I am not trying to get airtime.
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