"So, save your prayers for when you're really gonna need 'em."

[greygirlbeast]

I'm resisting the urge to write more about Prometheus today. Specifically, I'm resisting the urge to vent spleen towards all the people who I've seen whining that the film lacked racial and sexual diversity. Right. Let's forget the captain and his copilot, who sacrifice themselves to save all of humanity - the former black, the latter Chinese. Oh,

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[ext_1255428]

... well, there's white and then there's MAGGOT FLESH white. I mean, let's FORGET THE CONCEPT that those dudes were, for all intents and purposes, SUMERIAN GODLIKES... That doesn't matter... why's the Sumerian godlike gotta be a white man?"

That's... wow. O.o

[greygirlbeast]

why's the Sumerian godlike gotta be a white man?"

They're fucking aliens. We encounter a million unknown factors, Which is to say, why the hell not?

and then there's MAGGOT FLESH white

I especially liked that.

[seph_ski]

Oh, and complaints that the engineers are "white men."

Wow. I'm so glad I haven't heard that from anyone yet.

I thought they were blue-gray aliens. What movie was I watching?

People are obviously trying way too hard to find things to complain about, which is just further evidence that this is a great film.

[greygirlbeast]

Wow. I'm so glad I haven't heard that from anyone yet.

I thought they were blue-gray aliens. What movie was I watching?

That other one.

People are obviously trying way to hard to find things to complain about, which is just further evidence that this is a great film.

There's a great horde of people who prowl the internet, looking for anything to whine about.

[whiskeychick]

Wish you could have been at celluloid_jam 's birthday party last night. There was deep discussion about Prometheus -- and none of it really centered on any of the annoying things we've been seeing. Again, I'm still amazed at WHO those individuals are. However, I'm grateful that such light has been shown to their, dare I say, idiocy?

Although, I personally did have a visceral reaction in the theater to the autodoc being programmed for males only (however, with my female vet lens -- that hit close to home). However, it proved to show Shaw as quick-witted despite her cross-toting-ness, which I feared was going to be her downfall.

[greygirlbeast]

There was deep discussion about Prometheus -- and none of it really centered on any of the annoying things we've been seeing.

Frankly, I'd rather confine my comments to the blog. Even in a friendly crowd, I'd likely become...too animated. If the subject comes up at a Readercon panel I'm on, I intend to politely say that I loved the film, that it's brilliant, and then, politely, excuse myself from the room.

Although, I personally did have a visceral reaction in the theater to the autodoc being programmed for males only (however, with my female vet lens -- that hit close to home). However, it proved to show Shaw as quick-witted despite her cross-toting-ness, which I feared was going to be her downfall.

I had no such reaction, as I'd already figured out Weyland was onboard, and that it was intended for his use.

[vulpine137]

Umm yeah, cause those engineers look like your average WASP walking down the street...*rolls eyes*

[greygirlbeast]

I think they were from San Francisco.

Two Things

[captaincurt81]

1)Saw PROMETHEUS for the second time this morning and enjoyed it much more upon this viewing. I seem to need to watch the thought-provoking films at least twice so I may process the plot and the ideas separately. I disregarded the Alien connection and saw it as a standalone adventure of questing and exploration and it passed the test with flying colors. It's only the time and money constraints that will prevent me from viewing it again in theaters. As for the forthcoming DVD release, it's definitely a keeper.
2)Love the Bradbury quote. What's that from? I'm making it a point to read some Bradbury when I get a bit of time off in July. What a treasure he was. So glad we still have his work to read and share.

Re: Two Things

[greygirlbeast]

1)Saw PROMETHEUS for the second time this morning and enjoyed it much more upon this viewing. I seem to need to watch the thought-provoking films at least twice so I may process the plot and the ideas separately. I disregarded the Alien connection and saw it as a standalone adventure of questing and exploration and it passed the test with flying colors. It's only the time and money constraints that will prevent me from viewing it again in theaters. As for the forthcoming DVD release, it's definitely a keeper.

Good for you.

And article in the Brown Daily Herald (24 March 1995).