tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-38304074048977476.post2928927764448363223..comments2024-03-17T14:26:12.659-04:00Comments on Reggie's Rantings: Django UnchainedReggiehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/02228963124180428762noreply@blogger.comBlogger82125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-38304074048977476.post-43684210970927236512013-01-29T05:17:47.149-05:002013-01-29T05:17:47.149-05:00That's exactly how I felt about the movie as w...That's exactly how I felt about the movie as well Krissy.Reggiehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02228963124180428762noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-38304074048977476.post-26026011789806402662013-01-14T06:00:04.283-05:002013-01-14T06:00:04.283-05:00Huh?!? What are you talking about?!? Did you go se...Huh?!? What are you talking about?!? Did you go see the movie or not?!? If you did, by all means leave an intelligent comment about it.........Reggiehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02228963124180428762noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-38304074048977476.post-61050577207685994862013-01-14T05:56:55.597-05:002013-01-14T05:56:55.597-05:00Crystal I think that many of the people that were ...Crystal I think that many of the people that were intially "outraged" over this movie wouldn't be if they just went to see it.<br /><br />As you said, it's a very good movie.Reggiehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02228963124180428762noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-38304074048977476.post-14663755521293295842013-01-14T05:54:33.237-05:002013-01-14T05:54:33.237-05:00Yeah I was surprised by that too.Yeah I was surprised by that too.Reggiehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02228963124180428762noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-38304074048977476.post-14405490306812378532013-01-13T19:37:09.702-05:002013-01-13T19:37:09.702-05:00No nomination for DiCaprio? No justice, no peace!No nomination for DiCaprio? No justice, no peace!Curioushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03784893681266233567noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-38304074048977476.post-42231233113096198052013-01-13T19:31:09.496-05:002013-01-13T19:31:09.496-05:00Me and the hubs finally went to see Django last ni...Me and the hubs finally went to see Django last night. My hubs really enjoyed the movie and I did too! Very good story. Even though there was a quite bit of gore and blood in the movie, I still think it was a really good movie. The Mandingo fight and the dog attack had me tapping my feet and shaking my legs real hard! LOL Even though I never use the "N" word or any variation of it, I wasn't bothered by the use of the word in the movie. <br /><br />I thought the acting was simply superb in this movie! Just awesome! I could not stand "Calvin" (Samuel L. Jackson) and was mad that he didn't suffer more before he was blown to smithereens. I'm terrible. LOL The bagged mask scene where nobody could see out of the eye holes was so freaking hilarious! OMG! Loved it. Okay, let me stop before I tell the whole movie! LOL I really enjoyed this movie!<br />Crystalhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15573016128845679177noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-38304074048977476.post-80792835516579636662013-01-13T18:07:09.075-05:002013-01-13T18:07:09.075-05:00To the people who complain about how this movie wa...To the people who complain about how this movie was racist and not very appropriate. Then do not see it or watch it !!! Sit around and talk about a movie that u have not seen or did go see.. Do not complain about stuff that you subject yourself to.. Its dumb... If you do not like it do not do it. If you do not like legalized weed then do not smoke it. If you do not like gun's then do not get one. If you hate violence on television then do not let you or your kids watch it.. I do not go into your church and complain about how your religion is all lies... Do not wreck the freedoms and Rights of other americans just cause u are offended or think its wrong.<br /><br /> zhac_hanstara@yahoo.comzhac_hanstarahttp://www.cusotmsd.comnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-38304074048977476.post-49496248580848047072013-01-11T18:21:33.335-05:002013-01-11T18:21:33.335-05:00saw the movie. I enjoyed it. There were parts that...saw the movie. I enjoyed it. There were parts that were really uncomfortable but aside from that, it was really well done.Krissyhttp://luvlymskrissy.wordpress.comnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-38304074048977476.post-62396450462125327332013-01-07T22:32:48.187-05:002013-01-07T22:32:48.187-05:00I'm glad you enjoyed the movie BluJewel. I di...I'm glad you enjoyed the movie BluJewel. I did enjoy the chemistry between Foxx and Waltz, it was evident.<br /><br />I really enjoyed this movie!!!Reggiehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02228963124180428762noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-38304074048977476.post-20567419038875493132013-01-07T20:56:31.613-05:002013-01-07T20:56:31.613-05:00My Love and I saw this this past Sunday and thorou...My Love and I saw this this past Sunday and thoroughly enjoyed it. I thought Jamie Foxx and Christoph Waltz were amazing! I liked that they showed a compassionate side of humanity as it relates to slavery; especially with the irony of a black bounty hunter. <br /><br />Tarantino presented a good movie and Spike Lee should be man enough to recognize that. He write movies that portrayed blacks in both positive and negative lights as HE saw it, so why can't QT do the same? Hell, the fact that he made a slave such a powerful and prominent character is pretty damned amazing if you ask me. Again, the irony is priceless.<br /><br />BluJewelhttp://themultifacetsofblujewel.wordpress.comnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-38304074048977476.post-35589675521915188162013-01-07T19:54:43.157-05:002013-01-07T19:54:43.157-05:00I'm glad to hear that you liked it Melissa. I...I'm glad to hear that you liked it Melissa. I thought it was a pretty awesome movie.<br /><br />I seem to remember one particular scene where I got up and went to get more popcorn. I'm not a fan of graphic violence. That's one thing about Tarantino movies I don't like.Reggiehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02228963124180428762noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-38304074048977476.post-14916746464287031922013-01-07T19:52:52.226-05:002013-01-07T19:52:52.226-05:00I feel you DianaBoss and I remember those days. G...I feel you DianaBoss and I remember those days. Go and see it and come back and tell us what you thought.Reggiehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02228963124180428762noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-38304074048977476.post-63674282442865576022013-01-07T19:52:13.368-05:002013-01-07T19:52:13.368-05:00As far as I'm concerned, it was absolutely une...As far as I'm concerned, it was absolutely unequivocally awesome!!! I would agree with that completely. If Spike Lee thinks that he can do better, I suggest he try.<br /><br />This is an excellent film.Reggiehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02228963124180428762noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-38304074048977476.post-79847993956573839302013-01-07T19:49:55.111-05:002013-01-07T19:49:55.111-05:00I appreciate your honestly Krissy. I don't th...I appreciate your honestly Krissy. I don't think that any one particular race is about absolutes. We've come a long way as a society and I would be the first to tell you that we've got a long way to go......but we've come so far.<br /><br />I understand and appreciate your rant.Reggiehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02228963124180428762noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-38304074048977476.post-69888738571304758362013-01-06T02:39:24.361-05:002013-01-06T02:39:24.361-05:00This movie was absolutely AWESOME. Jamie Fox as Dj...This movie was absolutely AWESOME. Jamie Fox as Django was like some type of fabulous black slavery superhero! I liked the idea of that and hope that someone during slavery was really like that and able to kick ass!<br /><br />Django is pure, greatly written, excellently acted entertainment. I loved every single moment from start to finish. <br /><br />Slavery has been examined and explained many different ways throughout history and we were forced to embrace those depictions. I enjoyed Tarantino's interpretation.<br /><br />People are at times too close minded and closed off to really enjoy movies for what they are ART.<br /><br />This wasn't a documentary or biography it was a spaghetti western done to the max!<br /><br />Spike Lee needs to have all the seats and go write something.<br /><br />Thanks for this post! I have so much more to say but I'll stop here. lolGorgeous_Puddinhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10085340272419221124noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-38304074048977476.post-13274248288421202082013-01-05T19:37:54.515-05:002013-01-05T19:37:54.515-05:001manview I sincerely hope you feel better. I reme...1manview I sincerely hope you feel better. I remember having the flu once and I thought that I was gonna die.<br /><br /><br />Reggiehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02228963124180428762noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-38304074048977476.post-69507248568189038582013-01-05T13:35:09.946-05:002013-01-05T13:35:09.946-05:00I'll definitely go see it! Its been ages since...I'll definitely go see it! Its been ages since I've gone to see something that isn't a children's movie!DianaBosshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13288601023447478452noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-38304074048977476.post-62110843926756301342013-01-05T01:02:44.786-05:002013-01-05T01:02:44.786-05:00I finally got to see it a few days ago and I reall...I finally got to see it a few days ago and I really like it. I must say, I did turn my head through one scene but that usually comes with a Tarrantino movie. As far as Spike Lee, I don't let others, icons or not, dictate what I'm going to see or not. I am usually the one who makes THAT decision. Spike is a legend and paved the way for other film makers but his opinions are not the end-all of how the entire black race should feel or think. Mel Kinnel (@TizMellyMel)https://www.blogger.com/profile/10075158206136481801noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-38304074048977476.post-33540872166612550702013-01-04T21:20:34.546-05:002013-01-04T21:20:34.546-05:00I'm seeing a lot of write up of this film. As ...I'm seeing a lot of write up of this film. As soon as I get over this flu bug, I'm going to check it out. I will come back and give my opinion of it...1ManViewhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17896979433381268598noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-38304074048977476.post-81792596740886379842013-01-04T17:24:02.657-05:002013-01-04T17:24:02.657-05:00Anna Renee I for one have much love for Spike Lee....Anna Renee I for one have much love for Spike Lee. Don't get it twisted, because I do. However, I think he is being a hater in this instance. It's okay to criticize our icons from time to time.<br /><br />When I first saw "She's gotta have it", I knew that Spike Lee was the shit. I still have much love for School Daze and X. I felt the same way about Pulp Fiction though, because that's an exceptional movie too.<br /><br />I am a student of history, you might say it's my hobby......that and reading. I don't think I've ever gone to a movie to get a history lesson, I know I haven't. This movie isn't supposed to be one either, it's just a spaghetti western with some Tarantino love thrown in for good measure. He's an excellent director and he's made an excellent movie. I would hold back on calling it a history lesson though, as a matter of fact I noticed a couple of mistakes where that was concerned anyway. This is pure entertainment. I haven't thrown Spike Lee on the scrap head. On the contrary, I look forward to his next vehicle..........I for one am waiting.<br /><br />By the way, did you see the movie?!?Reggiehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02228963124180428762noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-38304074048977476.post-1260288785913767192013-01-04T17:12:13.063-05:002013-01-04T17:12:13.063-05:00Hello Nanea.
Once you see Django Unchained, pleas...Hello Nanea.<br /><br />Once you see Django Unchained, please come back and tell us what you think about the movie.Reggiehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02228963124180428762noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-38304074048977476.post-59558008563105120112013-01-04T16:41:06.647-05:002013-01-04T16:41:06.647-05:00I'm going to see it this weekend, Hi Reggie!I'm going to see it this weekend, Hi Reggie!Naneahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17497997356055616172noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-38304074048977476.post-7596398235588104572013-01-04T15:10:56.089-05:002013-01-04T15:10:56.089-05:00It's a trip to me how we toss our icons on the...It's a trip to me how we toss our icons on the trash heap of time. Especially if they are uppity. We black folks don't like uppity nigras like Spike, who have the audacity to dislike QT's getdown, and the balls to say it out loud.<br /><br />When did Spike start his career, about 25 plus years ago? In the racist land of Hollyweird? So if he doesn't do anymore films, he's now a has been? For real? I read that he said that he wouldn't say anything about the film except that he believed it was disrespectful to his ancestors. So for his saying that, some of us dismiss him as a hater of Quentin, no less. <br /><br />I actually read a brother on Facebook say that he couldn't get down with watching "documentaries" and in his opinion, that's the path that Spike has taken, thereby becoming fatherly, husbandly and irrelevant! GTFOH!!!<br /><br />So as it pertains to learning our history, it's got to be in the form of entertainment, or we don't care to know it? Anyway I digress. <br /> <br />I have nothing against QT. I saw parts of Kill Bill, Jackie Brown and Pulp Fiction. They was aiiight. But why do some of us got to toss Spike away just because his balls hang low enough to complain about Quentin? And now all of black hollyweird is coming to Quentin's defense against Spike Lee!!!!!!! DAAAAAAMN!!!! At the very least, just don't say anything! Take no sides! Quentin Tarantino does NOT need black America to defend him!!! Believe that! He'll make whatever film about us that he wants and get funded to do it, whether we like what he does or not! Black film makers getting greenlight funding?? Not so much.<br /><br />As I stated on FB, we have gotten so used to having nothing, that when the man comes and toss out some crumbs we are happy to slit throats to get those crumbs. It's just a movie my people. Too many of us, at least those I've come across on Facebook, are acting like this film actually has redeemed the black man of the institution of slavery, as though it was his fault!!! DAAAMN, my people. <br /><br />@VAL<br /> there's an old video where Quentin almost tosses hot liquid in the face of a paparazzi who came up on him as he exited Starbucks. He caught and composed himself as the paparazzi taunted him, and then told the paparazzi that he'd be "whuppin his ass all up and down the street" if not for the camera. <br /><br />QT's thuggish with it! *snark snark* <br /><br />Anna Reneehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14614002862475111740noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-38304074048977476.post-27690782659562600382013-01-04T14:08:51.955-05:002013-01-04T14:08:51.955-05:00I haven't seen it yet but I do plan to. Maybe ...I haven't seen it yet but I do plan to. Maybe this weekend. <br /><br />Race. . . well. . .I don't trust white folks. I have a few white acquaintances and while I like them, I just know it would only take them really being upset with someone of color to call them something derogatory. That's truly how I feel and I make no apologies for it. <br /><br />Another thing I can't stand is when people, usually white try and say they don't see color or their colorblind. Truth is, you see it and feel it and recognize it but don't want people to think your a douche because you do. There is a such thing as white privileged and just because you try and pretend it doesn't exist doesn't make it so. *rant over*Krissyhttp://luvlymskrissy.wordpress.comnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-38304074048977476.post-60494294326209053132013-01-03T21:11:50.161-05:002013-01-03T21:11:50.161-05:00I might go check it out next week assuming it'...I might go check it out next week assuming it'll still be out No Labels. Right now I'm reading a book about the Lincoln assassination and the ensuing manhunt for John Wilkes Booth and his accomplices.Reggiehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02228963124180428762noreply@blogger.com