Zachary VIII
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If you are going to introduce magical races then try to be creative in their dynamics, don't just make them into stereotypes and crude analogies.
Bright from Netflix
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You could always have intellectual and well-respected Orcs argue that their race is actually perfectly three-dimensional people and not just "dumb brutes" like the other races characterise them as.
Analyse cultural stereotypes within shows. When showing Orcs such as the lead character, make sure to portray them as smart, creative and utterly relatable characters kept down by oppression.
According to the helmet camera here the story takes place 22nd Dec 2017:
Officer Jakoby smells blood. Catch the action on his bodycam. #BrightMovie https://twitter.com/BrightNetflix/status/927279382736936960/video/1
Officer Jakoby smells blood. Catch the action on his bodycam. #BrightMovie https://twitter.com/BrightNetflix/status/927279382736936960/video/1
YeahOkayCool
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Wait, if the orcs are the "black people" in the analogy, who are the actual literal black people supposed to represent? The whole reason orcposting works is because it takes place in a setting where OTL races don't exist, or are radically different. Putting magical creatures in our actual world, with our actual race issues, will just make a complete muddle of all the messaging.
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"Can I sample Stevie Wonder for the theme song?"
*2 Months Later*
"Bright-Bright,
No need to worry 'bout,
Gonna catch us some goblins tonight."
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That's why I'm worried about their representation. When you see "first orc police officer in the district" and then every representation of orcs afterward coded African-American or Hispanic, I wonder what role actual racial minorities play in this America.
pretty good music video and about the movie can't wait and it will be interesting to see more of the setting of this world.
Be interesting if the back story was X happened during the 80’s, brought magic back along with Transforming y% into Elves, Orcs, etc. Conventional racism breaks down to ‘why worry about the tanned guy sitting next to you, when that thing over there can break you in half..” leading to Orc-ish ghettos, while the ‘pretty ones’ rise to the top.
Alien Nation did this already and did this better. But I suppose I will wait for the high-larious reviews of this movie, where all semblance of plot, structure and characterization will be graded on a sliding scale of "well, the film makers meant well and were making a point!"
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Anyone want to update the TV Tropes page? http://tvtropes.org/pmwiki/pmwiki.php/Film/Bright
Things that have bugged me about Bright so far:
1) If Orcs, Elves etc have existed 'forever' why is Jakoby the first Orc cop? First in that City maybe, but first ever?
2) I know its got to be relatable to the modern audience, but there seems to be a a lot of historical paralleling going on - perhaps that just enables product placement...
3) Shrek? In a world with fantasy races, that one would likely be a lot different!
4) Does Jakoby file his tusks? The 'gansta' Orcs seem to have theirs...
5) Orc skin seems odd? What's with the patterns?
6) If Orcs seem to be taking the place of the poor gangs- what has happened to the OTL poor? Simply alongside or displaced?
1) If Orcs, Elves etc have existed 'forever' why is Jakoby the first Orc cop? First in that City maybe, but first ever?
2) I know its got to be relatable to the modern audience, but there seems to be a a lot of historical paralleling going on - perhaps that just enables product placement...
3) Shrek? In a world with fantasy races, that one would likely be a lot different!
4) Does Jakoby file his tusks? The 'gansta' Orcs seem to have theirs...
5) Orc skin seems odd? What's with the patterns?
6) If Orcs seem to be taking the place of the poor gangs- what has happened to the OTL poor? Simply alongside or displaced?
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Yeah honestly the "first orc cop" thing must mean racism against orcs is incredibly strong in this US. Like Rhodesia levels of racism. It doesn't seem like the movie wants to address that if discrimination is that bad, then the police force must be the bad guys. Even if corrupt cops are the villains, the idea that a society that segregated has *good cops* and that it is an institution that attracts good people is a stretch.
EDIT: Like imagine if this was based in apartheid South Africa and the main character was the first black cop. How would he be the good guy if he's enforcing apartheid?
EDIT: Like imagine if this was based in apartheid South Africa and the main character was the first black cop. How would he be the good guy if he's enforcing apartheid?