tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8470604276410220159.post8399363995116739836..comments2023-11-05T02:57:06.922-05:00Comments on The Vault of Horror: Candyman Reinvented as a White Guy?B-Solhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/10717121313061173603noreply@blogger.comBlogger7125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8470604276410220159.post-83327906286419070982008-08-31T15:56:00.000-04:002008-08-31T15:56:00.000-04:00When some archaeologist writes the history of Holl...When some archaeologist writes the history of Hollywood some 500 years from now, perhaps the current lack of creativity or intelligence will finally get its rational explanation...<BR/><BR/>"Scientists have examined the skulls of movie producers and directors buried in California, and have found high levels of brain-damaging chemicals deposited in their bones. Among the crystallized substances found were cocaine, Botox and silicone..."<BR/><BR/>:-(A.R.Yngvehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03972668378286177600noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8470604276410220159.post-85144265044406283522008-08-18T01:25:00.000-04:002008-08-18T01:25:00.000-04:00no one, black or white, will ever be a 'new' candy...no one, black or white, will ever be a 'new' candyman for me... no one ever could fill tony todd's shoes as candyman!cindyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10331689337299062712noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8470604276410220159.post-68744451523249984882008-08-16T05:38:00.000-04:002008-08-16T05:38:00.000-04:00A white Candyman?! Did they even bother watching t...A white Candyman?! Did they even bother watching the first one before deciding to remake it?<BR/><BR/>Firstly, remakes are despicable. Secondly, the fact that Candyman is black is central to the story. It's like the Wickerman remake which isn't even situated on a continent where they practised this curious custom in the first place.<BR/><BR/>Hey, while we are making Candyman politically correct, why don't we get Elton John and his partner to star in the leading roles? I mean if race doesn't affect the story, certainly gender doesn't either. <BR/><BR/>Oh and the word Candy, I'm not comfortable with that. I'm not comfortable with the sexist man part either. It should be non-fattening diabetic-safe sugar supplement snack person.<BR/><BR/>I realise that it is fictional, and while it doesn't have to be realistic it has to be convincing at the very least.<BR/><BR/>And remakes suck.Garg Unzolahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17584292157716117449noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8470604276410220159.post-14606477791701468772008-08-15T23:12:00.000-04:002008-08-15T23:12:00.000-04:00With regards to remaking Candyman... I'm sure ...With regards to remaking Candyman... I'm sure you'll know where I stand on this, it's absolutely despicable.<BR/><BR/>But, with regards to the idea of replacing Todd with a white actor? I think people look at things in far too black & white terms. I understand the significance of one of the only black horror icons, but really, when you sit down to watch the film, it doesn't matter.<BR/><BR/>What matters is that Todd delivered one of the most spectacular performances in a horror film you could ever hope for, he was just brilliant, creepy, imposing and frightening. I think that it's his performance, not his colour, that makes it so special.<BR/><BR/>To me, this isn't a case of them replacing a black actor. It's a case of them replacing a <B>great</B> actor. I don't like that at all.Karl Hungushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11402005407998764370noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8470604276410220159.post-40155672871594514892008-08-15T22:09:00.000-04:002008-08-15T22:09:00.000-04:00With the Friday the 13th remake getting an R, it's...With the Friday the 13th remake getting an R, it's actually possible that this could get one, too. Not that it's much of a consolation...B-Solhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10717121313061173603noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8470604276410220159.post-12979111147608825492008-08-15T20:36:00.000-04:002008-08-15T20:36:00.000-04:00Sounds like an idea from the brainchild behind the...Sounds like an idea from the brainchild behind the prom night remake. "Let's throw out 90% of the original story and make it a cool pg-13 slasher for the kids! Cash monies! Oh and let's get Darren Lynn Bousman to direct!"Wes Fiercehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09629748691939917979noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8470604276410220159.post-50627268578004900762008-08-15T17:21:00.000-04:002008-08-15T17:21:00.000-04:00Well, crap. There goes my treatment for Whitula.Well, crap. There goes my treatment for <I>Whitula.</I>Anonymousnoreply@blogger.com