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Yes, it happens also that Hollywood choose actors “Blacks” for characters “Whites”

sivertime — Wed, 07 Jun 2017 16:15:59 +0000

Can we call it “Blackwashing”?
Considering the very fiery comments that followed our article on “whitewashing”, this practice of choosing white actors for “color” characters, it seemed to us a logical step to find counterexamples. And we speak of counterexamples, which serve as exceptions in an industry, still undermined by the problems of representativeness of minorities. But yes, whitewashing can also work upside down.
Will Smith => Robert Neville (I’m a Legend)
There are several adaptations of Richard Matheson’s novel SF. But the 2007 version is the first that sees a Black actor in the skin of the last survivor , alias the scientist Robert Neville.
Morgan Freeman => Red (The Evadés)
Again, in the original work of Stephen King (“The Redemption of Shawshank”) , the character in question is White . Even red-headed with freckles and blue eyes, considering his Irish origins.
With Chris Evans, we held more or less a human Torch physically faithful to the comics. The reboot “Fantastic Four” made the choice to innovate by granting the role of Johnny Storm to Michael B. Jordan.
Idris Elba => Heimdall (Thor)
He is the guardian of the Bifröst, the passage that connects Asgard with the other planets. Heimdall has two radically different faces according to the comics and MCU : in the first case, he has a big boom and is rather Viking, while it is Idris Elba who ensures the taf to the cinema.
Dwayne Johnson => Hercules
It will have escaped anyone that Dwayne “The Rock” Johnson is far from resembling the average Greek, let alone Hercules, despite his physical half-God.
Pam Grier => Jackie Brown
If Quentin Tarantino remained faithful enough to the original novel “Punch Creole” in his transcription of the characters, he allowed himself a little freedom as regards that embodied by Pam Grier : in the book, Jackie is White, with short hair And blond.
Will Smith => Agent J (Men in Black)
You ignore perhaps, but before being brought to the big screen, “Men in Black” is a comic book series of the 90’s , originally published by Aircel Comics, before falling in the Marvel catalog. And J as K, were two Caucasian characters. After the success of the film in 1997, Marvel released new issues, this time with Tommy Lee Jones and Will Smith headlining.
Michael Clarke Duncan => The Caïd (Daredevil)
For the coup, the series is a chouia more faithful to the comics in regards to the character of Wilson Fisk aka Le Caïd. In fact, the production of the film “Daredevil” has tried to enlist a white actor for the role of the godfather of Hell’s Kitchen , but the tests with different wrestlers proved inconclusive. And Michael Clarke Duncan took the opportunity.
Halle Berry => Catwoman
She is one of those lucid actresses who have trashed their own film . Halle Berry nevertheless marked the fans forever in his latex costume , despite the little resemblance to the original version of the comics.
Samuel L. Jackson => Nick Fury (The Avengers)
The story here is a little more complex than for the other examples. Originally, the SHIELD boss was one-eyed, but also white, with a nice gray-haired cut on the temples. But in the early 2000s, Marvel decides to reboot the character via the Ultimate arc, and wants to redesign it to the image of … Samuel L. Jackson . On learning the news, the actor’s agent threatens to file a complaint, before changing his mind. Samuel L. Jackson is indeed excited by the idea, to the point of negotiating a possible role to come on the big screen. He may not have both his eyes but he’s got pif!

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Films that show a superhero that is not really one but that manages so much that it is a little one anyway

sivertime — Wed, 15 Mar 2017 18:36:35 +0000

What ? It is clear: the hero manages his race, without having super powers and leaving Marvel or DC. Come on, the examples to explain all that.
Great powers involve great responsibilities. Small powers also, sometimes, when something falls on you and you have to get out, with your means. Which can potentially make you a super hero, when you solve everything, remaining a normal man. But not trivial. Here are the movies you have to look for.
Men in black
Will Smith and Tommy Lee Jones interpret two secret agents, hired by a secret agency, to control the arrival and the acts of extraterrestrials on earth. Representing and practicing the law, facing not only aliens but also well-motivated terrorists and enemies, J and K are very close to The Shield . At the same time, the film is inspired by a comic, then inevitably. But here we have two men, not superheroes.
Harry Potter
Again a possible comparison with a superhero movie, released recently. Dr. Strange, in this case. Harry, like him, is born with the ability to resort to magic and mysticism . However, Harry does not master it, must learn from mentors, grow up. Not to mention his somewhat arrogant and archi confident side in him, as Dr Strange, again. He crossed the galleys with the little magician, with his friends, in front of Voldemort and company. And he goes on, always.
Stop me if you can
Indeed, Frank Abagnale Jr is not a superhero at the base. Dude everything that is more normal physically, mat. But corones and a genius in imposture and falsification that has fooled dozens of people for years. Pilot, doctor, lawyer, counterfeiter … He ends up attracting the attention of the cops and one takes care to run it. As in Captain America: the winter soldier.
Kill Bill
A classic of Tarantino in which he pays homage to the martial arts and the Japanese cinema that he loves so much. With Uma Thurmann in the title role, a stylish soundtrack, gore scenes and a revenge story . Grosso merdo, Deadpool has some points in common with this film. Although the character of Ryan Reynolds is much more caustic and funny, more childish. One thing is for sure: if you liked the fight scenes in Deadpool, then you’ll love Kill Bill. Even without super powers, you will have understood that do not shit La Mariée / Beatrix Kiddo / Black Mamba.
Inception
Some will say that it is capillo-tracté but not at all. Precisely, Cobb resembles us in every respect, it is a simple human. Which does not prevent him from having enormous responsibilities and to be the key to the future , like Bruce Wayne. All in a heavy, stressful, rather black atmosphere, with a BO that takes you to the guts and crazy images of a city. As in the Batman trilogy also directed by Christopher Nolan.
Kingsman
In the footsteps of Eggsy, a young British delinquent, one discovers the secret world of the spies formed by the Crown. A surprising trajectory, an out-of-the-ordinary will, corrosive humor, super well-executed combat scenes, and a parody of spy films so successful that it becomes a reference to his way. Who sees resemblance? With Kick-Ass! Jane Goldman and Matthew Vaughn (who did both), and are based on Mark Millar comics (signed by Icon Comics). Who’s going to make a movie now?

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These cartoons adapted movies that you may have forgotten

sivertime — Wed, 01 Feb 2017 18:46:35 +0000

To be resumed and adapted is to have success. At least the original work, the one that inspires. For adaptations are (too often) forgotten.
King Kong
Not complicated to guess the name of the protagonist, nor his appearance. King Kong, a monkey bump with Lorna Jenkins, a scientist, and his son, to bring down this devil Ramon Porta . Not really a copy of the monkey of the 1933 film, King Kong, we know all the same that the story comes from there.
Ace Ventura
Like the film, even delirious. The only difference is the voice of the detective played by Jim Carrey , because here it’s not his but that of Michael Daingerfield. Otherwise grimaces, jokes, twisted blows, everything is there.
SOS Ghosts
You see the same investigators walking around New York, solving stories, dealing with paranormal affairs. The scénar ‘, the voice, it was a good job and that regaled us for six years . Before being replaced by another series “Ghosbusters” but less well.
Men in Black
The respected science fiction atmosphere, amplified gags and adapted for a younger audience in cartoon fashion, a pleasure for four years (and seasons) from 1997 to 2001. In addition, icing on the cake, the animated series had an influence on the second film . When J faces Jarra in the building that serves as the seat, it is something that we find in the second episode of the cartoon.
Godzilla
Decidedly, it was a habit in the 90s. And for the blow, it was a rich idea since the series was more fun than the film. Rather disappointing, the movie was not very funny and did not address enough of the animals . There, there was a mass of clashes between lizards and reptiles, insects and other monsters.
Beetlejuice
After his 1988 film, Tim Burton had not yet finished with his Gothic universe, centered around the famous Beetlejuice. So he created a series starting in 1999, four seasons , which respected no surprise the film’s atmosphere while agreeing to children. Even the intro music was reworked for good gluing.
Other adaptations cited
Star Wars: Clone Wars, The Mask, Buzz Lightyear (sort of spin-off from Toy Story) You remember where, that you looked small?

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These movies are out there 20 years ago, the cow how fast it goes

sivertime — Mon, 02 Jan 2017 17:49:58 +0000

It is often said that years pass by at an incredible speed, and that is true. Proof is, it is already two decades that we speak (in good) of these films.

Men in Black
So at the beginning of his career, Will Smith chained successes, commercial at least. After the series “The Prince of Bel-Air”, he directed “Bad Boys”, “Independance Day” and “Men in Black” in three (1995 to 1997). It definitely propels the very top of the poster . Twenty years later, Will Smith still carries his beautiful mouth of movies in movies. Tommy Lee Jones too, while making an older chouia …
The fifth element
If there are fans of original hairstyles among you, I bet they had loved this small movie. Bruce Willis’ blonde platinum dyeing, Milla Jovovich’s almost blinding freak, Chris Tucker’s crazy banana: There was everything. Besides the capillary freestyle, it is probably the best film of Luc Besson .
Titanic
The movie that had swollen all the guys back then. And delighted all the chicks. Why ? Already because watching a movie where the love story occupies the major part of the plot, it’s relou. And when it lasts 3:15, you fest a cable. Finally, you heard all the chicks flag themselves saying “Oh it is beautiful Leo” and you ignore kind “clear tocard with your teeth crooked and your clothes badly trimmed”. From year to year, Leo was forgiven. It is too strong, it is more than a beautiful mouth.
Welcome to Gattaca
When you usually look at “Dragon Ball”, check it out. Suddenly, must reflect, analyze … You see that behind the images, it goes something much more important . And everyone will tell you for years, until today. So you see him again and you confirm: yes, it’s a crazy movie. In addition, with Ethan Hawke, Jude Law and Uma Thurman, the cast was not at all possible.
Austin Powers
Because film quality does not necessarily rhyme with seriousness, stake and position. Making people laugh is not easy, quite the contrary . One only has to look at the number of “comedies” coming out and collecting each year. But here we had the chance to see a classic, animated by Mike Myers in full form and perfect.
Will Hunting
Matt Damon and Ben Affleck apparently wanted to show everyone that they were not tocards. So they wrote a screenplay, saw Gus Van Sant seize it and played the first two roles story to shine thoroughly. Accompanied by Robin Williams, Damon, Affleck and the film calm everyone: nine nominations and two awards at the Oscars . The best screenplay, precisely, and the best supporting role for the guy of experience cited above. And hey, everybody is happy.
Jacky Brown
The film confirmed the famous expression: “Never two without three.” In this case, about the success of Quentin Tarantino, who then released his third feature film in theaters ( “Groom Service” being released directly into VOD) after “Reservoir Dogs” and “Pulp Fiction”. And it was a bet on several points: tribute to the films of Blaxploitation, adaptation of a novel (“Punch Creole” in VF) and main roles to two past fashion actors, Pam Grier and Robert Forster. Otherwise, there’s also Samuel L. Jackson, Robert De Niro, Michael Keaton, Bridget Fonda … Which do you prefer?

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