Tag Archives: Whitewashing

“Ghost in the Shell” Superbowl spot

Posted on February 2, 2017 by Denise

I’m still very iffy on this film, and wish that whitewashing wasn’t a thing. Even though it does look lovely, and I adore Scarlett Johansen. (See Under the Skin – it’s brilliant.) So here’s the Ghost in the Shell Superbowl … Continue reading →

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TrailerWatch: SUCK IT, “Ghost in the Shell”. #whitewashing

Posted on November 14, 2016 by Denise

I tried. I really did. I tried to keep an open mind about the whitewashed monstrosity that is the live-action “reinterpretation” of the popular anime and manga, Ghost in the Shell. But as much as I adore ScarJo, this is … Continue reading →

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TrailerWatch: “The Great Wall” film stars two white dudes. Because of course.

Posted on July 29, 2016 by Denise

Here we go again y’all. A film about something in Asia gets white leads. Oh honestly. Okay here’s the synopsis: Set in the Northern Song Dynasty, the story is about mysteries revolving around the Great Wall of China. [Hint: IT’S … Continue reading →