(05-23-2023, 01:16 PM)NYC4jags Wrote: If you think you need Hollywood casting decisions to reflect your own special little microcosm of existence, much less your version of historical accuracy, prepare to be woefully disappointed. LOL

That [BLEEP] is always going to be wacky, and many productions will 100% attempt to inject female empowerment and check all the boxes on racial inclusion.
(doesn't bother me a bit personally)


And yes, there are "versions" of accuracy on this Cleopatra skin tone thing. Lots of conflicting academic opinions about her background and blend of DNA from varied regions of Africa. It would appear we don't actually know exactly how Mediterranean or  Sub-Saharan African her skin tone appeared. We only know that it was "different" than what Roman subjects expected Caeser to be paired with.

We do know that she didn't look like Elizabeth Taylor! LOL

I would never look to Hollywoke for any kind of morale compass.  Look how they Cheerfully clapped for that punk Will Smith after smacking the much smaller man on stage. Hollywoke has no real grasp in reality.  The only reason why I care is because it is still where the vast Majority of flms/tv shows are made. They put their idiotic way of thinking in everything.  In fact, it's almost impossible to find a new TV Show or Movie that does not have a Gay, Gender Swap, or LGbtq reference or point of focus in it. 

Entertain me, don't try to hide your bs politics into every single program.

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