And no mention of Bill Cosby?
As much as I love Spike, sometimes he speaks from his own mouth through his films and his bias extends into the final cut. Something similar happened in Get On The Bus. It really hurt this particular movie, and will date it like He Got Game.
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It really hurt this particular movie, and will date it like He Got Game.I don't think this movie has long legs anyway, will probably be forgotten in a year or less...as it should be. And while I agree he took a cheap shot at Carson, that was probably one of the least offensive things about this horribly vulgar and offensive film.
Wtf, he's an artist and a filmmaker. Who else's mouth is supposed to speak through? Last time I checked, Woody Allen didn't knock on my door and ask if he could speak through me.
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Wtf, he's an artist and a filmmaker. Who else's mouth is supposed to speak through? Last time I checked, Woody Allen didn't knock on my door and ask if he could speak through me.
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Uh, that's what MOST indie filmmakers/screenwriters do and have always done---speak through their characters---do you really thing Spike's the only one who does that? I mean,seriously. Filmmakers have been doing that since films were invented, it's nothing new. Plus Spike isn't obligated to bring up or mention Bill Cosby simply because he's black, thank you very much.
Uh, that's what MOST indie filmmakers/screenwriters do and have always done---
speak through their characters
Plus Spike isn't obligated to bring up or mention Bill Cosby simply because he's black, thank you very much.
Not only that... Its his OBLIGATION to lend his voice. He's the director AND one of the writers!
Bill Cosby helped finance Malcolm X once Spike used up all the Warner Bros budget, so I'm sure there is a relationship there. Cosby has been convicted of no crime, and despite the narrative in the media, he has a lot of support. I personally suspect that a good portion of these women knew what they were getting into, consensually.
Well, I didn't say he should've said anything negative about him. Bill Cosby occupied a section of the news for at least two months while Ben Carson, a prestigious figure in his own right, is only getting heavy attention now because of his bid for the U.S. Presidency. Spike wrote that Ben Carson comment like BC has been vocal and controversial for years, like he was an enemy. It just so happens that some people, knowing his background, accomplishments, and experience, have supported Ben for years and don't take lightly to random offensive comments. Like I posted before, Spike was reaching with that dig.
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Am I the only one who thought the Ben Carson roast was really funny...
shareAs much as I love Spike, sometimes he speaks from his own mouth through his films and his bias extends into the final cut.