tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-13727952.post5649745816164505788..comments2024-03-28T09:13:28.499-04:00Comments on Doux Reviews: The Stand: Pocket SaviorBillie Douxhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/17141769005175631213noreply@blogger.comBlogger13125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-13727952.post-84893955461928144662021-01-01T20:16:49.144-05:002021-01-01T20:16:49.144-05:00And after already posting three comments, I finall...And after already posting three comments, I finally saw this episode. I liked it more than the first one, but it also suffered deeply from the stupid choices that the producers made for the entire series. In my head, I kept filling in stuff from the book that didn't make it to the screen, and the viewer isn't supposed to do that. <br /><br />I did like Jovan Adepo's Larry; he's a likeable actor who felt like a somewhat decent guy who's made bad choices. I liked Heather Graham's Rita, too. It was too bad that they made the tunnel sequence into a sewer sequence, because I remember the first time I read the book, I practically read the tunnel sequence standing up and pacing around because it was so intense. I liked that Ray Brentner is now a Native American woman and that Joe is Asian -- that felt right. I also kind of liked the unfortunate Lloyd. Billie Douxhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17141769005175631213noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-13727952.post-21417094395899936992020-12-30T17:41:29.826-05:002020-12-30T17:41:29.826-05:00Unknown, thank you for your comment.
Yes, Boone&...Unknown, thank you for your comment. <br /><br />Yes, Boone's reasons are complete nonsense. If tonight is a Nick-centric episode I'm quite curious to see how it goes. He was always one of my favorite characters in the book, too.Josie Kafkanoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-13727952.post-23926048309426641402020-12-28T13:57:22.820-05:002020-12-28T13:57:22.820-05:00Unknown, yes, I simply don't understand why th...Unknown, yes, I simply don't understand why the producers wouldn't at the very least audition Deaf actors. That's inexcusable.Billie Douxhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17141769005175631213noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-13727952.post-11203443989997517182020-12-28T13:49:33.320-05:002020-12-28T13:49:33.320-05:00I'm just glad to find someone who sees this ad...I'm just glad to find someone who sees this adaptation for the crap that it is. They've completely butchered the story with their non linear style, and taken down many of the characters with it. As bad as it is, I think you should keep reviewing it, maybe in the hopes that the producers see and realize how badly they've ruined it.<br />On the subject of Nick, as someone who is hard of hearing, I was and still am very angry that they cast a hearing actor for the role, when several people actually reached out to both Josh Boone and Henry Zaga, explained the issue, and asked if they could consider recasting. Nick was always my favorite character, and the only person sort of like me that I'd seen for a while in a popular book, so when I heard that they were remaking the Stand, even though Rob Lowe did a good job with it, I had hoped that they would cast a deaf actor.<br />If you've heard about the boycott maybe you know Boone's given reason for casting a hearing actor, but it was utter nonsense. But again, I don't think you should stop reviewing the show. Instead talking more about representation in your reviews and why this is such an issue could be beneficial and draw more light to the subject. Unfortunately I might have to stop watching it, since I'm pretty sure the next episode is going to be Nick-centric, and I don't think I could sit through it.Anonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12167629683221136206noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-13727952.post-26219607710259543362020-12-28T09:59:11.382-05:002020-12-28T09:59:11.382-05:00Josie, writing about the series through the lens o...Josie, writing about the series through the lens of King's novel works for me. It's an amazing novel and I love it lots.Billie Douxhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17141769005175631213noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-13727952.post-43622065435941555742020-12-28T03:49:07.363-05:002020-12-28T03:49:07.363-05:00Billie and Samantha, these are both really great c...Billie and Samantha, these are both really great comments with lots of food for thought!<br /><br />Baz, I know it sounds bizarre, but the badness of this adaptation (apart from all the issues of representation, even!) is a huge part of why I do want to keep reviewing it. <br /><br />I haven't had the opportunity for sustained snark in a really long time, and I feel compelled to defend King's novel. I didn't realize how attached I was to the novel until I saw what this show was doing to it. Josie Kafkanoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-13727952.post-5949695055636254822020-12-27T23:51:20.827-05:002020-12-27T23:51:20.827-05:00Personally, this sounds like a complete shit show ...Personally, this sounds like a complete shit show of an adaptation and you might as well stop reviewing it for that reason rather than yet another “outrage”.Bazhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06412544353199605865noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-13727952.post-48792394721740996912020-12-27T19:52:59.991-05:002020-12-27T19:52:59.991-05:00The case in point; you audition ten actors, and se...The case in point; you audition ten actors, and seven of them are blind and three are seeing and the one that knocks it out of the park is seeing why shouldn't you cast that person? <br /><br />The basic principle of casting is that you are trying to find the right person for the part, and it is acting, therefore it isn't truly representational. <br /><br />The position that casting a person for a specific type; blind, deaf, specific racial characteristics or gender identity can be a touché subject because there isn't as much opportunity for actors of a specific minority. Casting white cis actors in roles that should go to someone who actually represents the character correctly should be an exception for a perfect audition, not the general rule. <br /><br />I guess the devil's argument would be in that case, if those seven blind actors are awful for the role, do you cast one of them anyway? <br /><br />In the case of Nick, I don't know the full situation and it very well may that they never bothered to audition deaf actors, which is a shame because there are some great choices. It could be that no deaf actor auditioned because the script and production is crap. Or maybe it was a bias of the casting director. Unfortunately rumor cannot always be trusted in the movie industry, while sometimes it is accurate, some wild industry legends turned out to be just as wildly inaccurate. <br /><br />I guess the question is whether a reviewer should pay attention to that kind of thing? In some cases they have no choice to follow their personal beliefs, but for me as long as the main grievance is discussed in the article, than there is no real moral issue with reviewing something made under morally gray circumstances. Samantha M. Quinnhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06818761353490065669noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-13727952.post-35789690830202634982020-12-27T17:43:35.539-05:002020-12-27T17:43:35.539-05:00I'm a bit torn about this. Josie, I most certa...I'm a bit torn about this. Josie, I most certainly don't want you to stop reviewing this show because after episode one, you might be the only reason that I keep watching it. I haven't seen this second episode yet, and I support the Deaf community in wondering why The Stand Powers That Be couldn't at least audition a Deaf actor, or five. <br /><br />At the same time, I'm deeply involved with <i>Outlander</i> who cast the marvelous and not blind Maria Doyle Kennedy as a blind character -- starting in season four. I'm not going to stop watching and reviewing <i>Outlander</i>. If I want to be conscious of inequity and supportive, what do I do?Billie Douxhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17141769005175631213noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-13727952.post-88742187350644343012020-12-27T16:45:18.211-05:002020-12-27T16:45:18.211-05:00Hi Lisam,
From the review--did you not get a chan...Hi Lisam,<br /><br />From the review--did you not get a chance to read it?<br /><br /><i>I am torn about what to do about this as a reviewer. Obviously, I support the boycott, because I’m not an evil bitch. But I also think there is something to be said for reviewing the show to call it out. (That I do so for zero money might be worth mentioning here; I am volunteering my time, not profiting from discrimination.) For now, I’m going to keep reviewing the show. But I’m also very open to feedback on this topic in the comments. Basically, if you readers (Hi! Yes, you!) think I should stop reviewing the show, I will.</i>Josie Kafkanoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-13727952.post-74682779613899293012020-12-27T16:44:16.003-05:002020-12-27T16:44:16.003-05:00Hi Migmit.
I certainly wouldn't blame anyone...Hi Migmit. <br /><br />I certainly wouldn't blame anyone for not knowing about the boycott, especially since it hasn't been covered on typical pop-culture sites. <br /><br />I'm sorry to hear you think I'm an evil bitch.Josie Kafkanoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-13727952.post-91816591400681839952020-12-27T16:42:20.381-05:002020-12-27T16:42:20.381-05:00if you support the boycott, why are you watching t...if you support the boycott, why are you watching the show?lisamhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06186625339248033536noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-13727952.post-50289665798476831872020-12-27T16:16:31.168-05:002020-12-27T16:16:31.168-05:00> Obviously, I support the boycott, because I’m...> Obviously, I support the boycott, because I’m not an evil bitch.<br /><br />You do understand that you've just insulted a huge amount of people, including those who weren't even aware of that drama? Which kinda makes that statement self-contradictory.migmitnoreply@blogger.com