The Obamas just signed a multiyear deal to make shows and movies for Netflix

Some blame Odumbo for the destruction of the Nobel Peace Prize but it was destroyed long before that, Odumbo just put his stamp of total destruction on it. Hail to the liar in chief for putting this most dishonorable sham into perspective.

Then he thought he was a god with a devine right to rule and placed a damaged nation into a death slide. Hail to the ignorant chief for his negative accomplishments in a nation most deserving of his manifestations.

Now it seems he has committed to putting the final death throws to the entertainless entertainment industry, may the Emmy die a horrible and painful death. Hail to the destroyer in chief as he puts a worthless app out of it's misery, may Netflix die of it's self inflicted wounds of ignorance.

Odumbo is to governance as doctors are to health or religion to spirituality, antonyms.

 

That is true

 

The fact they are going to be involved in the making of films does not mean they are going to be in them.

 

Seriously?

Eh, the wife and I watched Lost in Space and it was't too bad. There were no identity politics involved in the show at all. That you're seeing that without even having seen the show is bizarre. You're seeing things that aren't there. Maybe they cast a black girl as Penny because she was the best that auditioned for that part. Same for Dr. Smith. Parker Posey played a good villain. You missed out.

If "miscasting" (as some call it), or "tokeninsm", is a hangup of yours then what are your thoughts on Morgan Freeman being cast as "Red" in The Shawshank Redemption? Was that tokenism too? Or is that different somehow? Ever read the short story?

 

Yes. very serious.

Of course there were Identity politics involved. It was in the casting.

Why exactly did lost in Space feel it needed to go this route? What exactly is added by this if you claim it isn't simple identity politics and tokenism?


No, I didn't read the short story of Shaw shank, so the movie was fine to me as it was. It's not like Red was strangely the son of an all White family. Poor comparison.

 

Don''t hide your bigotry!!!!

 

I haven't watched it. The original was bad enough, and I did watch that. But then, i was ten years old.

 

Trump University: No problem!
Obama TV show: how DARE they??!?

****ing facepalm

 

Okay. If you think it was there you're free to that opinion. I don't see it.

You should read the short story. "Red" was the son of a poor white Irish family in the short story. He was the son of an Irish Immigrant. He was fair skinned with red hair. Referenced several times in the short story. So... do you hate the movie now and will no longer watch it? I mean obviously identity politics were involved in the casting, right? Be consistent.

 

Cool! I think its a great idea.

The Obamas have class and taste.

And unlike the clown prince, they are the most admired Americans on the planet right now.

Netflix is smart enough to understand that it's platform has a global reach and has been producing content for audiences all around the world. I am currently really enjoying "Babylon Berlin" which was produced in Germany and in German. Their very first series "Lillyhammer" was a joint American/Norweigen production (it is really cool too!). They also did the expensive and ambitious "Marco Polo".

This is a great fit!

 

It's a little more than opinion, there was a real straight forward question which you avoided.

If it wasn't tokenism, or Identity politics....why exactly did they do this? Please enlighten me as you claimed it wasn't what I said it was, so I expect there is some real quality added here that the show needed?

To be honest, I don't watch it these days. I've seen it, and thought it was good...but it's not one I watch again and again.

And yes, if what you say is true then absolutely it's more identity politics in play and proves the point I'm making. Media just cannot make anything without adding in the politics.
Anyone can prove this to themselves simply by watching TV. Every show and 90% of ads make sure to add in a minority somewhere even when it looks out of place. Watch ads and see how many you can find that don't.

 

You couldn't hit that reply button fast enough could you? Heh.

I answered the question in my edit. I'll repeat it though. Maybe they cast a black girl as Penny because she was the best actor that auditioned for that part. Same with Dr. Smith. Parker Posey did a good job playing the villain. Can you prove that in casting they only looked for a black girl to play Penny, and a white woman to play Dr. Smith?

This is why I say it's your opinion. Which I said was fine. A bit misguided maybe, but still fine. I just don't go around looking for things to bother me when it comes to movies and TV shows and have better things to worry about rather than who is cast for what and why. If it's a good show, I'll watch it. If not, I won't. I just don't get that hung up on it. That this gets to you is a bit weird to me. Just sayin'.

It is true. You should read the short story Rita Hayworth and the Shawshank Redemption, it's really good.

Well, you're consistent. I'll give you that.

 

It actually wasn't too bad and wasn't as hokey and goofy as the original. Which I'll watch every now and then just for the laughs. Same with the original Batman show with Adam West.

The new Lost in Space was actually a very family oriented show and I enjoyed it. I could care less who they cast as who. If they'd cast an Asian girl as Penny and an hispanic kid as Will Robinson and I'd have still enjoyed it. I just don't get hung up on stuff like that.

 

Certainly. Much like almost all shows and movies today, the formula is the same. Gotta have diversity, even if it doesn't make sense or add anything tanglible to the show or movie.

Heres showrunner Zach Estrin:

https://www.hollywoodreporter.com/l...-how-lost-space-got-ground-at-netflix-1104751


Politics. As I said. And it's happening everywhere. I don't mind when characters turn up organically and make sense...but sometimes it just sticks out as out of place and forced just for the sake of diversity, as it was here.

Is it though?

I believe you, maybe someday I will.

 

No need, they filled that quota with Don West.

 

When this whole weird thing proves to be a ratings disaster and crashes and burns, Barack will say they decided The Good Dad's™ and Forever First Lady's™ talents would be better utilized saving the country from Trumpianism.... a la Chelsea Handler.

 

No, they'll blame "racism" and Trump if they fail. That's one thing Obama was consistent about -- not taking responsibility for any shortcomings, and instead accusing his critics of just being "racists".

 

Yeah damn those pesky negroes for wanting to be actors!

 

Derp...yeah that's it....definitely not a push from the Liberals who run media to make sure Diversity is the primary concern for anything. From Star Wars, to Star Trek, to Dr Who, to other ridiculous castings like a Black human Torch in the last FF movie.

It's just too obvious theres an agenda happening, and if it doesn't bother you...then keep supporting it. I'm tired of it, and won't spend my dollars on it to reinforce their ideas.

 

I agree. That's probably why we now have a reality TV star as a president.

 

The Obama's might fit in fine with Netflix's quality programming.....

From Fox News - '13 Reasons Why' slammed for graphic sex assault scene with some demanding Netflix cancel controversial show

http://www.foxnews.com/entertainmen...anding-netflix-cancel-controversial-show.html

 

No worries.

Netflix and Hollywood will survive without a penny from you.

 

Of course they will, never said they wouldn't. On the flip side, I'll survive just fine without them.

 

Maybe they'll have sports commentary...oh...probably not....




Or outdoor activities? Like Reagan...?

 

They won't blame anybody.

They're adults, unlike the whiney little man in the White House now.