Birth of a Nation | Fox Searchlight | Sundance Grand Jury Prize. ONLY DISCUSS THE MOVIE AND BOX OFFICE IN THIS THREAD.

[RandomCat]

15 minutes ago, Nova said:

Anytime he speaks the only things I hear coming out of his mouth are "What do I have to say in order to get us talking about the film and my Oscar chances again." 

 

Oh, I hear something far more...sexist, coming out of his mouth.

[narniadis]

Anyone else seeing this become part of an upcoming Scandal storyline in some way??? Just reminds me of some of the dumb shit that Olivia Pope and her people try to reverse.

[trifle]

6 minutes ago, RandomJC said:

 

Oh, I hear something far more...sexist, coming out of his mouth.

 

Yeah, I don't see where it can be positive PR to declare repeatedly that in all these years, he never thought about how it impacted the victim.  An 'I have changed' story line where the change comes only after the PR blew up in his face isn't very credible.

[That One Girl]

I was so fucking excited for this film to come out and then this shit happens.  Fuck you Nate.  I was contemplating watching it on Google Play for $2.99, but then I realized that even if I do pay, it's giving money to a rapist.  So fuck you Nate.

[RandomCat]

1 minute ago, trifle said:

 

Yeah, I don't see where it can be positive PR to declare repeatedly that in all these years, he never thought about how it impacted the victim.  An 'I have changed' story line where the change comes only after the PR blew up in his face isn't very credible.

 

And everything is still about him, and none of it sounds remorseful. Anytime he brings up the woman, it's to frame it in his life.

[filmlover]

12 minutes ago, narniadis said:

Anyone else seeing this become part of an upcoming Scandal storyline in some way??? Just reminds me of some of the dumb shit that Olivia Pope and her people try to reverse.

Parker needs Olivia Pope, or better yet, the actual woman she's based on (Judy Smith) to come to his rescue at this point.

 

"It's handled."

[Blankments]

On 8/16/2016 at 7:51 PM, ddddeeee said:

The lead actor's an asshole.

Shit for some reason I thought he meant Burton. Sad  

[Nova]

If you do anything today, read this article written by Gabrielle Union in the LA Times:  http://www.latimes.com/opinion/op-ed/la-oe-union-nate-parker-birth-nation-rape-allegation-20160902-snap-story.html

It's so heart wrenching and also shows where she stands in regards to the film. Just reading this makes me hate the fucker even more. Like Parker knew she was a victim of rape and just went along with it. 

[grim22]

 

[Nova]

Just now, grim22 said:

 

I just posted a link to this article. I'm thinking we are on the same page or something. It's so gut wrenching. 

[filmlover]

I also someone say that this whole drama is gonna make studios research the backgrounds of filmmakers before signing big figure deals with them for now on.

Edited September 2, 2016 by filmlover

[Lestranger]

This will hurt the film very badly. Box office is now going to be stunted. Oscars are basically out the window now. Sucks. Could be a great movie, but this will ruin its chances to leave a mark.

[EmpireCity]

25 minutes ago, Lestranger said:

This will hurt the film very badly. Box office is now going to be stunted. Oscars are basically out the window now. Sucks. Could be a great movie, but this will ruin its chances to leave a mark.

 

The good thing is it isn't a great movie, only a good one.  It will be that much easier for everyone to ignore it.  

[DAR]

Is this even getting a wide release now?

[babz06]

2 minutes ago, DAR said:

Is this even getting a wide release now?

yes, contractually obligated to release in 1000 theaters. 

Edited September 2, 2016 by babz06

[DAR]

Probably not much more than that 

[JennaJ]

1 hour ago, Lestranger said:

This will hurt the film very badly. Box office is now going to be stunted. Oscars are basically out the window now. Sucks. Could be a great movie, but this will ruin its chances to leave a mark.

 

Nah, it's exactly as it should be. Small price to pay for ruining a person's life, honestly.

[kowhite]

Respect to Gabrielle.

[trifle]

11 hours ago, grim22 said:

 

 

Honestly, that is a surprising (to me) approach, and likely the most effective one for the film.   It is ironic, but she is pointing at the film to start a discussion on rape and affirmative consent.   I'd listen to her discuss affirmative consent.  (and honestly, it isn't a matter, to me, of 'hear the word "yes"  but unconscious and not objecting is not consent.)

 

But no way am I paying to see this movie.

 

 

[Blankments]

You know, just gotta say I got the trailer at Equity and ignoring the controversy I still think it looks kinda meh