Why a Black Annie Is So Significant (Barf Warning)

The Atlantic ^ | December 19, 2014 | Imran Siddiquee

[C19fan]

As millions of moviegoers sit down in front of the same few studio films playing at their local theater over the holidays, the handful of Hollywood creators behind those projects will have that still-rare power: the undivided attention of much of the country. In communities of all kinds, audiences young and old, of various backgrounds, will gather to consume the artistic vision of a select few people.

In this way, a single film, whether it’s transporting millions to different worlds, pushing them to explore the depths of their own feelings, or imagining the assassination of a world leader, can still have an enormous influence on culture. The ability to keep our attention in a dark theater for two hours or so means films can teach people things, often without them knowing.

[C19fan]

So an writer complains about the lack of African-American leads in main stream movies yet the names Denzel Washington and Will Smith never appear in the article. What an idiot.

[al baby]

Kevin Hart, Eddie Murphy, Forest Whitaker.

[Da Coyote]

Explains why the Atlantic is so insignificant, not?

[hal ogen]

Shouldn’t “significant” read “insignificant”?

[al baby]

Chris Rock

[Lizavetta]

Too bad "Black Annie" couldn't have had a decent writer or director.

Even the liberal LA and NY Times are saying it's lousy.

[Boogieman]

I demand a “white Shaft” remake.

[dfwgator]

That’s because for the most part Denzel Washington doesn’t act “Black” in his movies.

He obviously didn’t go to “Black Acting School.”

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=aXvTyk9kPsQ (Warning: Language)

[PapaBear3625]

Plus Morgan Freeman, Halle Berry, and a bunch more

[GeronL]

just because someone wasted some money to make the film does not make it significant

[WhyisaTexasgirlinPA]

I saw a preview of the movie last week - it looked like a cute movie that kids will like since most have never seen the original. The actress playing Annie is cute and, at least from the clips I saw, very personable on the screen - but the story line is updated and different so I'm sure I would just keep comparing the story.

[556x45]

LOL, that made me laugh...thats funny!!!

[556x45]

or perhaps SuperFly...LOL!!!

[al baby]

One Word “The Wiz “ !!!!!!

[kevkrom]

It’ll only be “significant” if the movie stinks (as early reviews indicate) and we’re allowed to say so despite the skin tone of the actors and actresses.

[Starstruck]

Morgan Freeman

[sauropod]

Will these people never shut up?

[morphing libertarian]

Samuel Jackson, Morgan Freeman, Ice Cube

[C19fan]

New ones keep coming in as writing for crap like "The Atlantic" is the only jobs available besides Starbucks baristas for the Studies types.

[morphing libertarian]

The LA Times review today was luke warm to say the least. They even said the lead’s voice could not carry the tunes. This will drive down the box office take.