Native Actors Walk off Set of Adam Sandler Movie After Insults to Women, Elders

Not surprised about this. Between this and the debacle of Will Farrel's latest movie, it feels like society is moving on some things while they remain on autopilot doing the same kind of comedy since the from 10 or 20 years ago.

That's disgusting. Good on those who took a stand.

How could any filmmaker/screenwriter thinks that's even remotely okay or funny?

Snowstorm said:

That's disgusting. Good on those who took a stand.

How could any filmmaker/screenwriter thinks that's even remotely okay or funny?

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It's Adam Sandler.

Amadan said:

It's Adam Sandler.

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Tell me again why I'm not surprised.

Why was that ever funny? It's just a string of racist filth and always has been. I can't believe they thought that just hiring a Native consultant that they don't listen to would absolve them of having to have some damned sense in their heads.

Is it sad I've never found Mr. Sandler funny?

Maryn said:

What I find odd is that when I see Sandler interviewed, he's funny, thoughtful, self-deprecating, and had moments of spontaneous wit. Yet his movies suck lime green donkey balls, as we say at Purgatory.

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I think he has been running on autopilot for a while now. Same deal with Eddie Murphey and some others.

Dumbass move by Sandler, but then again, his movies aren't exactly known for their sensitivity. (I'll except The Wedding Singer, as it was actually quite good). The Native Americans were right to protest and I hope they sue the hell out of him. Comedy is one thing, but insulting for the sheer hell of it with ZERO sensitivity is something else.

As someone said, why am I not surprised.

Alessandra Kelley said:

The BBC has picked up the story.
http://www.bbc.com/news/entertainment-arts-32447263

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We heard about it in Australia, too...

I had an argument bit of a chat with someone the other day about how Everyone Keeps Getting Offended At Stuff And Changing The Rules.

Because that's always a fun conversation. The one where Stagnation of Thought is a noble goal.

ETA: Ah me, those children of the 60s. How they have aged (and become JUST LIKE THEIR PARENTS!)

J.S.F. said:

The Native Americans were right to protest and I hope they sue the hell out of him. Comedy is one thing, but insulting for the sheer hell of it with ZERO sensitivity is something else.

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sue for what?

William Haskins said:

sue for what?

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Emotional distress, racist depictions...they'll find something. Even if they don't win, they'll make Sandler look like an insensitive jerk...which he was.

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Emotional distress, racist depictions...they'll find something. Even if they don't win, they'll make Sandler look like an insensitive jerk...which he was.

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I don't know that that will happen, but if the pre-chatter leads to the project getting shelved, I expect the completion guarantor will have things to say...

Were his old movies this terrible? I watched them when I was young, and remember enjoying them, but you know how you think of things you liked as a kid and wonder if they were actually good or if you were just dumb and ignorant back then? Yeah.

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Emotional distress, racist depictions...they'll find something. Even if they don't win, they'll make Sandler look like an insensitive jerk...which he was.

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the public relations disaster will illuminate that just fine.

what are the courts supposed to be expected to do about free expression?

do you really want disapproval of art (such that it is) litigated?

I only ever saw one Adam Sander movie and I had to gag. I remember once asking for movie recommendations on AW, and one of the stipulations was: nothing with AS. I can just imagine the "humour". Something about the guy...

The Sony leaks showed even the studio hates Adam Sandler movies, and the audiences have been staying home in droves for years. I don't see how much longer the 'Adam Sandler movie' can remain a thing in Hollywood, unless the guy's actually signed some sort of pact with the Devil.

I only liked "You don't mess with the Zohan" because the Israeli humor was so recognizable. Other than that, he annoys me. I hate the screamy voice he does for many of his characters and his toilet humor is getting old.

aruna said:

I only ever saw one Adam Sander movie and I had to gag. I remember once asking for movie recommendations on AW, and one of the stipulations was: nothing with AS. I can just imagine the "humour". Something about the guy...

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Sad thing is, he actually can act. Punch-Drunk Love was a poignant and painful film to watch, one that made me physically cringe as the bad things happened to the lead because I empathised with him so thoroughly. Yet, that kind of performance obviously isn't what he chooses to do.

aruna said:

Hahaha, here are the (funny. not.) jokes.

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Good grief. Who'd have thought poopy-mouthed preteens had enough money to make them a targetable market?

Oh, yeah. Adam Sandler thought that.