Avast, ye scurvy dogs of Hollywood! These woke remakes of ‘Oz,’ 'Scrooge' and ‘It’s a Wonderful Life’ befit naught but a watery grave!
2024-01-30
Arr me mateys! Behold, them Hollywood scallywags be embracin' the grand wokenin' by tamperin' with three movie classics – even "The Wizard of Oz" be not spared – and intentionally turnin' 'em into bilge, for a laugh!
In a humorous tone reminiscent of a 17th-century pirate, the article discusses Hollywood's trend of remaking classic movies and characters with a woke twist. The author criticizes the recent plans to redo "The Wizard of Oz," "It's a Wonderful Life," and "A Christmas Carol," claiming that directors are intentionally making them worse. The author also mocks director Kenya Barris for remaking "Cheaper by the Dozen" and suggests that he might go on to redo "The Sound of Music." The article highlights the common practice of race and gender-swapping characters in Hollywood, citing examples such as "Velma," "The Little Mermaid," and "Peter Pan." The author criticizes the lack of creativity and talent in Hollywood, suggesting that remakes are an easy way for studios to make money. Additionally, the article criticizes Hollywood's past discriminatory practices and highlights instances of ridiculous remakes, such as Netflix's "Queen Cleopatra," which received backlash for casting a black actress in a role historically described as Greek. The author concludes by suggesting that Hollywood should focus on creating original ideas instead of remakes, although the likelihood of this happening is dubious.