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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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5 movies that make you realize that being president is hot

sivertime — Sun, 07 May 2017 19:17:20 +0000

Passing laws and being head of the nation is one thing. But saving the world or killing vampires is still a level above.
On this election day, we have to wait longer before we discover the thrashing of our new President. On the other hand, what we already know is that it will go well for the next five years! You must remember Obama’s face after two terms.
But it is also in these great moments that we are told that in addition to the function, all the obligations and the pressure that goes with it, the life of President could be even more tiring and dangerous if they had ever Lived in some of these films.
Mars Attacks!
Look at Jack Nicholson in “Mars Attacks!” For example. While it does not go too well between the Humans and the Martians after a reception completely messed up, he gave himself thoroughly to make a magnificent speech on the peace between species with all the charism of which he was able. He even makes the chief of the Martians chill, and all he has gained is a little flag planted in the bide .
Independence Day
But if there’s one who likes to put presidents in rotten situations, it’s Roland Emmerich! In Independence Day, the president just escapes the blast of the White House, must make a speech of sick before the last fight to save Humanity and history to add a layer, the guy even goes as far as piloting A fighter plane to carry the final charge against the extraterrestrials. The guy is a real Swiss human knife at that level.
White House Down
As it was not obvious enough that he loves to blow up the presidential residence of the US, Emmerich then decided to make a film just for that and the title does not allow you to doubt a single second of its secret purpose. Just watching Jamie Foxx president in the trailer, it reads on his face that it drunk him .
Big Game
Because when you are president, you are often targeted by terrorists, poor Samuel L. Jackson takes dear in Big Game. Peinard trying to chill in Air Force One, the plane was shot down, the president finds himself lost in the middle of the wilderness of Finland with only a small ally Hunter 13 pins . Mike Horn would be too happy to find himself in this situation, but it is believed that being stalked by terrorists is an option that can clearly be dispensed with.
Abraham Lincoln: Vampire Hunter
Of course, we kept the best for the end and quite frankly, do we really need to give explanations with such a title? Because being one of the most important presidents of US History was not enough , he also had to be a vampire hunter. But the saddest thing when you look at the trailer is that they are super serious about the subject while it is a pearl of the WTF …

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Black Panther: An emblematic character back?

sivertime — Mon, 20 Feb 2017 18:45:25 +0000

And if Black Panther signed the return of an emblematic character of the universe Marvel to the cinema?
The next production of the studios Marvel, Black Panther , is likely to be a big box! The character has already been introduced in Captain America Civil War and has proven to be a real hit with fans who are already looking forward to his first solo adventure. An adventure whose casting is mainly composed of black actors and actresses since the plot takes place mainly in Wakanda, a country located on the African continent. What could be more logical, then, than to find the character of Nick Fury played by Samuel L. Jackson ? In a We Got This Covered interview , the actor spoke of his possible return in Black Panther (whose official synopsis was unveiled).
Let the fans prepare the packet of handkerchiefs because Nick Fury will not be present in Black Panther ! A disappointment for those who hoped to see again this iconic character present since Iron Man . Of course, spectators will hope to find it in a post-generic scene but will obviously be outside the plot of Black Panther . This next Marvel movie will be the opportunity to introduce the biggest heroic meeting in the history of cinema: The Avengers 3 Infinity War, whose first video of the shoot was revealed . It was not until February 16, 2018, that Black Panther and his heroes came from Wakanda. What do you think ?

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Will xXx Reactivated launch Ruby Rose’s Film Career (OWNB)?

sivertime — Wed, 04 Jan 2017 17:23:52 +0000

Since Orange is the new black, little news from Ruby Rose. Soon to the poster of xXx Reactivated, the film will launch his career in the cinema?
Sometimes when a great movie actor wants to diversify a bit his career, he ventures on the side of TV series like Anthony Hopkins in Westworld (the first was that details of the season 2) or Matthew McConaughey in True Detective. On the other hand, going from the small to the big screen is very complicated and rare are the stars to make a name on the big screen. Ruby Rose, one of the stars of the season 3 of Orange is the new black, she can count on xXx Reactivated to boost his career? The young woman very noticeable for its tattoo embody are an expert in weapon , a role she seems to have taken pleasure to shoulder alongside Vin Diesel and Nina Dobrev.
By taking a look at the filmography of Ruby Rose, only one observation: the actress likes to have fun. Between John Wick 2 , including director David Leitch is also head of Deadpool 2 , or Resident Evil: Final Chapter , with many blockbusters arrive Ruby Rose. For most simple defeats that will characterize soon the career of the young woman. So far, his choices were often turned to pleasure with its host hats TV, DJ or filmmaker, and the chances that his cinema career takes the same path are strong. To find Ruby Rose in xXx Reactivated , it was not until January 18, 2017. What do you think your side?

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