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On the Devilman issue:

I highly doubt it would have problems here. Spawn has a similar storyline to devil man with a guy getting demonic powers and stuff, but I don't remember people protesting it, and I think it did fairly well in theaters.

Note: The comic gained somewhat of a controversy. A woman in Illinois tried to prevent the Spawn comics from selling via purchasing all the said comics from the shelves/racks.

Now that's a smart strategy.

the_soultaker wrote:

Note: The comic gained somewhat of a controversy. A woman in Illinois tried to prevent the Spawn comics from selling via purchasing all the said comics from the shelves/racks. Now that's a smart strategy.

Kinda like getting Enviromental Fantics to sign petitions to ban Dihydrogen Monoxide.

hi everyone. i just registered to this forum for the sole purpose of commenting on this subject.

1. I HATE DUBS! They just detract so much from the quality of the film (or anime, whatever is dubbed). I think that all foreign films should be viewed in their original language, and if you're too lazy to read subtitles, too bad. You see, if an American studio is going to release this movie or any other and only dub it, I would oppose that in every respect, and in addition to that I would not even bother seeing it. I would much rather have a bootleg version with fansubs, even if that meant that the original creators and director wouldn't get any revenue from it. It's sad that so many Americans are so lazy and stupid that they cannot even fathom READING during a movie. Some of the best movies I've ever seen were subtitled, and had I not seen some of them, I would probably not be the person I am today.

that said,

2. I have been waiting and waiting to hear about an American release of this, and it makes me extremely upset to hear that they are already thinking of just remaking it. I cannot compare, as some of you have, Ringu to The Ring, because I never bothered seeing The Ring. I have already seen that movie and I don't need to see it again. However, I think it is safe to say that Ringu was the better movie.

God, I'm sorry if I'm making no sense. This just pisses me off so much I can't convey it in words.

3. On Miramax and the butchering of HK movies: I hate them. If I could tie Harvey Weinstein up by a very uncomfortable place below his waist and make tiny cuts in "it" with a sharp sharp razor blade, I would do so gladly. Because of him, I have to buy bootleg movies off of ebay and wait forever to get them shipped from asia. I also buy off of asiandiscs.com, koreandvds.com, and hkflicks.com if anyone wants to know where they can get real copies of butchered movies.

Again, I apologize if I don't make sense. I just had to say something because otherwise I might explode.

Oh, and if anyone knows any other cool asian flicks coming out, pm or email me. i'm running out of things to watch

Thank you for being a complete not-so-nice-person and I hope you are not an example of everyone on this board. I hope you're satisfied that your personal attack pissed me off, as I'm sure that was your aim, which I will no longer serve.

disagree with the last part, but even then, it doesn't disprove my point. Let's say there's a movie that manages to piss off conservatives to the point that not a single one will see it in theaters. A nationwide release wouldn't make sense, but the firestorm we'd see in the media about this incredibly controversial movie would surely interest enough people to fill some big-city theaters.

Any studio that dared to make a movie like this would never think of backing off to appease segment of the country that was offended; they want to sell tickets to everybody else.

Y'see this is what i loathe when it comes to forums, I.E. when someone who is new to the board gets dissed just for because another poster may disagree with his/her opinions.and what makes it even worse is profane language that takes it to another level altogether. utter lack of respect.

the_soultaker wrote:

Y'see this is what i loathe when it comes to forums, I.E. when someone who is new to the board gets dissed just for because another poster may disagree with his/her opinions.and what makes it even worse is profane language that takes it to another level altogether. utter lack of respect.

you have a good point. i apologize for my use of profane language on your board. it was inappropriate, and i was upset.

ps - i like your avatar.

I felt the 'attack' was well deserved, as you were making half-baseless claims and ranitng about them as if you were somehow superior. If subtitled films make someone like that, then they'd better stay off them.

Once again, just because you have an opinion, don't expect to not be taken up on it.

Oh and soultaker, I did that not because she was new, but because she was spouting rubbish.

this is ridiculous. please forgive me for thinking i could post an opinion, your highness. i deeply apologize.

i am not some sort of elitist, nor am i a "psuedo intellectual ** artist." i do not like to watch dubbed films. it is a personal preference. i also do not like the fact that american releases get cut and hacked by film companies, because it honestly does not preserve the idea of the film. i do not need to watch the ring because i have already seen that movie. i did not say it was a bad movie, i just said i already know which one i will like better. for bringing american attention to japanese cinema, i actually greatly appreciate the fact that is was made.

i do not beleive i am superior, nor do i care what you think. at this point, i have been led to believe that you are a complete jerk with no regards for anyone's feelings because you have acted in that manner towards me. but what if you are a really nice person who pets kittens and just happens to piss and moan about other people's opinions as a part of your religion or something. i don't know because i don't know you. and you don't know me, so i would appreciate it if you stopped making personal comments.

as for spouting rubbish, again i am sorry for penetrating your security. i was not aware that this board belonged to you and that i was not allowed to post anything that did not agree with your opinions and ideals.

i would like to state that i do not have a problem with anyone who watches dubbed films. to each his own. i have a problem with the dubbing and cutting itself. i also have a problem with people who judge other people based on their preferences, so if you would please excuse me, i have better things to do with my time than sit here and argue with your closed-minded perspective any further.

thank you so much for your hospitality. i hope that everyone you meet in your future displays the same courteous and welcoming behavior you have shown me.