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If I say that I've always felt I identify as a dog, does that mean that the whole world is now supposed to believe me and validate that? I think where we differ here is I truly believe that we are somewhat able to combat the oppression while letting people have their own opinions. That's where I think the world is genuinely getting a little bit better; the blatant discrimination and acting on one's beliefs. We will never, ever get everyone to think and believe the same things though, and nor should we. If transgender people still feel invalidated even though they're not being attacked or discriminated against in any way, well there's nothing anyone can do about that (bear in mind I'm NOT saying we've achieved this yet, but I feel we're trending the right way, wouldn't you?). I mean, how do you think my mom - a devout Christian - feels when she tries to talk to non-believers about God and gets negative, blunt responses back? It sucks but she's also not being blatantly oppressed so there's nothing that can really be done about it. The recent case with Rowling is just flat out over the top. Like, come on. "People who menstruate"? Good luck attacking every single person who rightfully takes issue with those kind of phrases. You'll be fighting that battle for the rest of your life because the whole population is NEVER going to conform to that kind of stuff.

I never said disapproval of living their lives. I was talking about opinions and beliefs. I dont believe in the gender spectrum or transgenderism, but that doesnt mean I dont approve of them living their lives or that I'm going to persecute them. For others it does mean that, and yes we have to fight that. News flash: there will always be nasty people who do nasty things. We should never give up fighting those people but progressives should stop kidding themselves when they think we can build this world where everyone believes and thinks the same things. I look at the backlash JK Rowling is receiving and I just shake my head. She is stating her views while being tolerant of and standing by those with others, yet it's still not enough. She's not saying anything wrong, yet folks are still looking for a fight!

Fuck the British press. That's awful.

I think people should be allowed to believe whatever they want to believe and move forward. What we need to fight is the persecution of gays, transgenders etc. What we don't need to focus one iota of energy or breath on is yelling and screaming at people who simply don't subscribe to some of these things and are otherwise minding their own business. However, we're living in a time when that isn't good enough. People MUST change their mind! It's highly similar to the lengths the catholic church used to go to in order to make everyone conform because it very much is a religious movement. This guy says it best in this short 3-tweet thread.... It starts with the culture on message boards like this.

Hands up, who is going to see this if it opens July 17? I'm not talking on opening day, but who's going to see it at some point in let's say the first two weeks of release or so, as opposed to not seeing it at all? I'll be there opening day if theatres are open! Not afraid.

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They all deserve a non-policed state if that's what they want. I'm alarmed at how powerful cancel culture is becoming. Like, if that's what the people want after the George Floyd tragedy, I could actually see it happening.

Sharp.

I can't believe how disconnected from reality we are becoming as a society. I watched an interesting lecture where a professor said something to the effect of this is the same kind of thing that preceded the fall of the Roman Empire. The election of Trump started it. Now it's reached a new level during this pandemic. People have lost it. They're all doing and saying reactionary things on emotional overload. No practicality or common sense whatsoever. To quote Woody Harrelson to Caesar the Ape: "So emotional!!"

I....what? I cant even respond to this how I want because you'd probably just cancel me from the thread as usual. Give your head a fucking shake.

Agree completely with you re: Hereditary. One of the best horror movies in recent memory for me. Genuinely scary and nerve wracking.

Haha, woops. That'll be a no go then.

Am I the only one who thinks this should simply move back a year to May 20, 2022?

Damnit man. I look forward to one of these movies every year. Then again, I was looking forward several movies this year.....

"Mask denier". Lol, that's a new one.

Man, I can't stand the tension of "will this open on July 17th, or will it move?". It'll be nice to get some clarity on the the situation with movies, productions and theatres in general at some point soon.

Huh. That's awesome of Nolan, though I would expect nothing less in such a situation. Regardless, when stories like this play out this way it's sooo much nicer than reading about lawsuits and stuff.

Watched Training Day the other night (sadly, for the first time). 7/10. Powerhouse performance by Denzel Washington, for which he deservedly won the Academy Award for Best Actor. Very entertaining flick with a great premise.

I agree with the sentiment about it just being nice to have new trailers. My passion for movies has never been more clear than during this lockdown during which I've been starving for news, trailers, numbers; anything and everything movie related. If cinemas are open and this does indeed release on July 17, it's' going to be a great day!

Hell yeah!

Exactly. Based on my social media, I swear some people want to pretend they're living in the Contagion movie because it's not as boring as normal life. They WANT to believe for whatever reason that we're all going to be cooped up in our homes for a long time to come. Fortunately, the reality is that everying is opening up and life can resume. Will things be exactly how they were? Of course not. This pandemic has been a life changing event, though not unprecedented and not even close to the Spanish Flu or Black Plague. We all did our jobs, distanced ourselves and wethered the storm. Now it's time to get back to it.

Almost nothing is going to wait for a vaccine. That's silly. Do you know how long that could take?

Cool! Thanks.

Any more news about this??

Just finished watching Fallout again. Damn am I ever looking forward to the next one. Really intrigued to see where they take the story.