Joss Whedon
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rage0976-908-651573 — 9 years ago(February 01, 2017 12:34 PM)
Never mattered much to me. I'm a fan of many 'liberal' actors, because I enjoy their work and talent. Their political views have no sway on my opinions of their acting ability. I'm friends with many left leaning people, even though I definitely lean more to the right. We simply don't talk politics and accept that our views are different. I'm a Christian, but have many friends of other religions or that are outright Atheists. Again, we don't talk about it and don't let it influence our friendship, but simply accept our difference of opinion on the matter and carry on.
Why? Because, as people, I like them. They're good, decent people. Good company, fun to hang out with, and we do share a lot of common interests that have nothing to do with politics or religion, and have formed strong bonds over them. So, why would we let something as ridiculous as a difference in opinion over our political/religious views ruin a good thing? It's just silly. Too many people let these things have far too much influence on their lives, rather than just living and enjoying people for who they are.
It's the same with actors. If an actor excels at his/her craft, then why would I not watch their movies/shows simply because of their political views? I watch to be entertained, not worry about their politics. It's just sad that so many people think otherwise. I'm glad you seem to be above such pettiness as well. Your commentary was very refreshing.
I thought I was wrong once. It turned out I was mistaken -
khons — 9 years ago(January 29, 2017 03:47 PM)
a lot longer
You mean having one more season?
As for "great". No one agrees outside of Whedon fans. Metacritic, IMDdb, Rotten Tomatoes, say differently.
It sucked. It never had the cult following or a movie wrap-up. -
Socialman — 9 years ago(February 01, 2017 12:20 PM)
Firefly didn't even get
half
a season, Dollhouse
completed
two full seasons. Meaning where people were jumping onto the Firefly cult bandwagon after someone found the DVD set in some discount bin, people were actually
watching
Dollhouse when it was on.
As for "great". No one agrees outside of Whedon fans. Metacritic, IMDdb, Rotten Tomatoes, say differently.
You mean those 'fans' that
weren't
watching Firefly ?
It sucked. It never had the cult following or a movie wrap-up.
You'd be surprised how many shows don't get one of those. I think it's pretty much none of them, so it's hardly a gold standard to judge a show by.
Fabricati Diem, Pvnc !
RIP Terry Pratchett -
Innsmouth — 9 years ago(January 29, 2017 12:07 PM)
Joss Whedon's TV shows, (and his movies have been great) have been an incredible inspiration in my life, helped me out through the darkest of times. My love for them and his work will never fade.
However.yeah. Whatever the guy is doing right now with his life is beyond sad, beyond idiotic and pathetic. I usually don't let such things bother me when it comes to art - most of hollywood like this in one way or another - but he really is going hard for the title of most obnoxious, out of touch celebrity moron.
Arc of the moral universe is long, but it bends toward justice: www.youtube.com/watch?v=jhBWDzkqEPY -
esskayess — 9 years ago(January 30, 2017 06:53 AM)
I bailed on the show well over a year ago due to the political stink bombs it kept lobbing. And Whedon's repulsive remarks validated my departure.
My people skills are fine. It's my tolerance of morons that needs work.