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Started by Eddie Teach, March 06, 2011, 09:29:27 AM

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Habbaku

The medievals were only too right in taking nolo episcopari as the best reason a man could give to others for making him a bishop. Give me a king whose chief interest in life is stamps, railways, or race-horses; and who has the power to sack his Vizier (or whatever you care to call him) if he does not like the cut of his trousers.

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Sheilbh

Quote from: The Larch on May 11, 2021, 01:22:52 PM
I'd say that racist trolls are more into Arthurian and medieval stuff than Dickens novels, though.  :P
:lol: Fair.

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It's so common to see colorblind casting in Brit films/shows as of late, that I don't think there's much of a reaction? At least every time I see a PoC playing some anachronistic role I file it under "ok, that's a thing brits do", and move on.

But the brits of the board will know best.
:huh: To be honest I'd not noticed/realised, which suggests it's worked.

Honestly I thought the period drama industry was probably a big issue in non-white actors getting decent roles here.
Let's bomb Russia!


celedhring

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Quote from: Sheilbh on May 11, 2021, 01:30:45 PM
Quote from: The Larch on May 11, 2021, 01:22:52 PM
I'd say that racist trolls are more into Arthurian and medieval stuff than Dickens novels, though.  :P
:lol: Fair.

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It's so common to see colorblind casting in Brit films/shows as of late, that I don't think there's much of a reaction? At least every time I see a PoC playing some anachronistic role I file it under "ok, that's a thing brits do", and move on.

But the brits of the board will know best.
:huh: To be honest I'd not noticed/realised, which suggests it's worked.

Honestly I thought the period drama industry was probably a big issue in non-white actors getting decent roles here.

I've noticed it mostly in supporting roles, certainly. But I love how nonchalantly it's done. "This guy is the head of the army intelligence in the 1920s. He's black and in an interracial relationship, but we'll absolutely make no mention of it, or highlight it in any single way". (This from Peaky Blinders).

Syt

I think Bridgerton originally raised eyebrows for its mixed raced 19th century casting, but that quickly stopped and people just focused on how hot everyone was. :P

(Yes, I know it's a US show)
I am, somehow, less interested in the weight and convolutions of Einstein's brain than in the near certainty that people of equal talent have lived and died in cotton fields and sweatshops.
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celedhring

Quote from: Syt on May 11, 2021, 01:44:58 PM
I think Bridgerton originally raised eyebrows for its mixed raced 19th century casting, but that quickly stopped and people just focused on how hot everyone was. :P

(Yes, I know it's a US show)

That's a Shonda Rhimes production though. The shock would be if it didn't feature black people.  :P

Sheilbh

Quote from: celedhring on May 11, 2021, 01:48:54 PM
Quote from: Syt on May 11, 2021, 01:44:58 PM
I think Bridgerton originally raised eyebrows for its mixed raced 19th century casting, but that quickly stopped and people just focused on how hot everyone was. :P

(Yes, I know it's a US show)

That's a Shonda Rhimes production though. The shock would be if it didn't feature black people.  :P
Yes. Or a disproportionately hot cast :lol:
Let's bomb Russia!

Syt

I looked up what else she has produced and ... yeah, haven't watched any of it, even though I recognize most of the titles. I think I'm not in the target demographic. -_-
I am, somehow, less interested in the weight and convolutions of Einstein's brain than in the near certainty that people of equal talent have lived and died in cotton fields and sweatshops.
—Stephen Jay Gould

Proud owner of 42 Zoupa Points.

Valmy

Quote from: Syt on May 11, 2021, 01:44:58 PM
I think Bridgerton originally raised eyebrows for its mixed raced 19th century casting, but that quickly stopped and people just focused on how hot everyone was. :P

(Yes, I know it's a US show)

Should have been how stupid it is. Like have you ever wanted to see a show like a Jane Austen story but really stupid instead of clever?
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Zmiinyi defenders: "Russian warship, go fuck yourself."

The Brain

Quote from: Valmy on May 11, 2021, 02:00:17 PM
Quote from: Syt on May 11, 2021, 01:44:58 PM
I think Bridgerton originally raised eyebrows for its mixed raced 19th century casting, but that quickly stopped and people just focused on how hot everyone was. :P

(Yes, I know it's a US show)

Should have been how stupid it is. Like have you ever wanted to see a show like a Jane Austen story but really stupid instead of clever?

There would have to be hardcore sex.
Women want me. Men want to be with me.

Sheilbh

Quote from: Syt on May 11, 2021, 01:54:23 PM
I looked up what else she has produced and ... yeah, haven't watched any of it, even though I recognize most of the titles. I think I'm not in the target demographic. -_-
Oh it's great fun. Trash, but fun :wub:
Let's bomb Russia!

Eddie Teach

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Tonitrus

Quote from: The Brain on May 11, 2021, 02:01:32 PM
Quote from: Valmy on May 11, 2021, 02:00:17 PM
Quote from: Syt on May 11, 2021, 01:44:58 PM
I think Bridgerton originally raised eyebrows for its mixed raced 19th century casting, but that quickly stopped and people just focused on how hot everyone was. :P

(Yes, I know it's a US show)

Should have been how stupid it is. Like have you ever wanted to see a show like a Jane Austen story but really stupid instead of clever?

There would have to be hardcore sex.

How about an HBO/softcore compromise?

The Brain

Quote from: Tonitrus on May 11, 2021, 02:46:06 PM
Quote from: The Brain on May 11, 2021, 02:01:32 PM
Quote from: Valmy on May 11, 2021, 02:00:17 PM
Quote from: Syt on May 11, 2021, 01:44:58 PM
I think Bridgerton originally raised eyebrows for its mixed raced 19th century casting, but that quickly stopped and people just focused on how hot everyone was. :P

(Yes, I know it's a US show)

Should have been how stupid it is. Like have you ever wanted to see a show like a Jane Austen story but really stupid instead of clever?

There would have to be hardcore sex.

How about an HBO/softcore compromise?

I'll take what I can get.
Women want me. Men want to be with me.

FunkMonk

I've been watching Dark and it occurred to me that all Germans look the same to me  :lol:
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