It is kinda funny to me though that a $108 million opening weekend these days is considered a disaster. I get the industry is way different, but $108 million even in the 90s would still translate for a $60+ million opening weekend which would probably be a record back then. Of course movies tended to play longer back then.
Jurassic Park (1993) opened to $47 million, which was huge back then, adjusted for inflation that would be about $82 million today.
She's also produced the single highest money making Star Wars sequel/prequel in history. And two other billion+ grossing Star Wars films in a four year span.
Because he followed it up with a movie that made less than a rounding error for TFA.If we are measuring purely by financials than Colin Trevorrow made a billion dollar blockbuster on his first try why did Kennedy fire such a financially successful director?
[/QUOTE]Not everyone vilifies her because she's a woman.
But a lot of people do and it's an issue. This isn't arguable either, as she has been a consistent target of the alt-right segment of the Star Wars "fan" base since before The Force Awakens even released. This isn't new to Solo's release. It was't new to The Last Jedi's divisive release.
There were people blaming her specifically for "forcing diversity" in The Force Awakens with the characters of Rey and Finn, despite those characters being creations of Kasdan and Abrams.
Now her name is used as an example by sexist pigs in completely unrelated topics like the comment section for a Battlefield 5 trailer.
When Iron Man 3 released, an incredibly divisive movie that people still argue about today, not unlike The Last Jedi -- and was then immediately followed up by Thor: The Dark World -- you know what wasn't happening? People weren't calling for Kevin Feige to be fired. No one accused him of "ruining" the MCU after The Avengers was so beloved. There was no "anti-Feige" crowd.
But it happened with Kennedy before Solo, before The Last Jedi, all the way back to when Star Wars dared have a female lead.
I try to tell myself that not every person who dislikes Kennedy does it with sexist undertones. But it's a major problem and it is a larger portion than anyone should feel comfortable with.
Could you post this at the top of every page for the rest of the thread?I know that this thread is long, and mod postings are long buried, but (as mentioned yesterday) this is not a thread to discuss The Last Jedi plot points. Or speculate on Episode 9 plot points. Please use one of the dozens of other pre-existing TLJ threads for that. Thanks.
I'm not going to stop attacking Kennedy
I attacked Lucas back in the day
Because she isn't directing and writing these films like Lucas didI understand what your saying but I'm not going to stop attacking Kennedy because some sexists don't like her either.
I attacked Lucas back in the day for his incompetence why should Kennedy get special treatment just because she's a woman?
Dude sounds kind of nuts.Because she isn't directing and writing these films like Lucas did
Yeah, these are the sensible musings of a well-adjusted person and not a perfect demonstration of how deranged being too invested in any one thing like SW fanboys get can make someone or anything...No... No... No... I don't want Rose's death to be off-screen. I want that shit to be on-screen. I want Rian to see his creation die in front of him on opening day. Then I want JJ to walk up to him after the scene, and stare him down to tell him "Mistake erased".
I did. The person I was quoting screwed up their post and didn't realize until posting. Thanks.You should probably fix that. I thought it was all you for a second.
This really should be in the Forum rules and Terms of Service.Could you post this at the top of every page for the rest of the thread?
I mentioned it in a prior post, but I feel like the "fans" are the ones giving me Star Wars fatigue more than the movies are.
As a Star Wars fan for nearly 40 years, I agree.I mentioned it in a prior post, but I feel like the "fans" are the ones giving me Star Wars fatigue more than the movies are.
The discussions are burning me out on the movies (which I really like) and it's bumming me out.
I think that goes with any fandom, really. The MCU one to a slightly lesser degree, though.I mentioned it in a prior post, but I feel like the "fans" are the ones giving me Star Wars fatigue more than the movies are.
The discussions are burning me out on the movies (which I really like) and it's bumming me out.
I mentioned it in a prior post, but I feel like the "fans" are the ones giving me Star Wars fatigue more than the movies are.
Do we like or dislike Grace? She always seems pretty balanced in her opinions.
Take a step back and recognize that you are actually describing yourself as "attacking" film executives over making movies you don't like. Go outside. Get some fresh air.
No... No... No... I don't want Rose's death to be off-screen. I want that shit to be on-screen. I want Rian to see his creation die in front of him on opening day. Then I want JJ to walk up to him after the scene, and stare him down to tell him "Mistake erased".
WatThere was zero indication that Finn had any romantic interest in Rose. The look on his face when she kisses him tells the whole tale there. He doesn't look surprised and then settle into the kiss.
He has a legit, "She's decided she is gonna kiss me...ok, this is happening" look on his face.
I, for one, won't disparage your utter display of bravery to willingly admit on a public forum that ... checks notes... you want attack executives and creatives in the film business...I understand what your saying but I'm not going to stop attacking Kennedy because some sexists don't like her either.
I attacked Lucas back in the day for his incompetence why should Kennedy get special treatment just because she's a woman?
Great, you had to post those here. I feel dumber by just seeing those caps
Like all things should be.Disney with AWIT & Solo to go along with Black Panther & Infinity War.
Perfectly balanced.
Could be worse. Could be Red Letter MediaGreat, you had to post those here. I feel dumber by just seeing those caps
Wat
How did you read that from Finn's confused expression after her middle school kiss?
Disney with AWIT & Solo to go along with Black Panther & Infinity War.
Perfectly balanced.
ERA and Grace are a match made in heaven, who else are so obsessed with BO?
I mentioned it in a prior post, but I feel like the "fans" are the ones giving me Star Wars fatigue more than the movies are.
ERA and Grace are a match made in heaven, who else are so obsessed with BO?
I mentioned it in a prior post, but I feel like the "fans" are the ones giving me Star Wars fatigue more than the movies are.
???My fucking local news station just reported about Solo bombing. Jesus...
Ah yeah, that was great.That Double Toasted ''Show Dogs" review is almost as great as the "Acrimony" review.
Just thought I would mention that.
Ah yeah, that was great.
Stanley Tucci has a weird filmography.
It's like he's in a competition with Ben Kingsley. But Kingsley doesn't know about it.
Grace Randolph doubts it, so it's probably a lock.
Always have been
I mentioned it in a prior post, but I feel like the "fans" are the ones giving me Star Wars fatigue more than the movies are.
[/QUOTE]Not everyone vilifies her because she's a woman.
But a lot of people do and it's an issue. This isn't arguable either, as she has been a consistent target of the alt-right segment of the Star Wars "fan" base since before The Force Awakens even released. This isn't new to Solo's release. It was't new to The Last Jedi's divisive release.
There were people blaming her specifically for "forcing diversity" in The Force Awakens with the characters of Rey and Finn, despite those characters being creations of Kasdan and Abrams.
Now her name is used as an example by sexist pigs in completely unrelated topics like the comment section for a Battlefield 5 trailer.
When Iron Man 3 released, an incredibly divisive movie that people still argue about today, not unlike The Last Jedi -- and was then immediately followed up by Thor: The Dark World -- you know what wasn't happening? People weren't calling for Kevin Feige to be fired. No one accused him of "ruining" the MCU after The Avengers was so beloved. There was no "anti-Feige" crowd.
But it happened with Kennedy before Solo, before The Last Jedi, all the way back to when Star Wars dared have a female lead.
I try to tell myself that not every person who dislikes Kennedy does it with sexist undertones. But it's a major problem and it is a larger portion than anyone should feel comfortable with.
BOT (as I'm sure you know) goes crazy over numbers. Makes sense considering the whole place is dedicated to it.Boxoffice mojo gets more views than we do here on Era (the full site, not this thread), and rotten tomatoes is a top 150 website in the US. So I guess the answer is a lot of people.