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I once sent an email to Lego asking if they will ever make kits of the Erebus and the Terror (and the Lusitania). They aren't planning on any in the near future. But maybe if there was more demand, they might do it. Spread the word?
*spreads the word* followers! go email lego if you want erebus and terror kits (if you’re into that sort of thing, of course.)
@theladyfromplanetx replied to your post
“I’ve been seeing this question floating around and I personally felt...”
If she was cast as an Asian woman, it still could've been seen as stereotyping. And how would you explain Luke and Leia as being all white? Are we saying only European clothes should be used as sci-fi aesthetic? What about Leia's buns which were inspired by Hopi women hairstyles and Mexican revolutionaries? The phrase "cultural appropriation" is racist in itself because it's saying cultures have to stay in a box.
There are a lot of unfounded statements you’ve made here, but because I promised to be open to discussion, I will elaborate. Especially if you are asking from a sincere place of curiosity.
“If she was cast as an Asian woman, it still could've been seen as stereotyping.“
It is only considered a stereotype when you are considering how they characterize her if the actress were Asian. If Padme were to follow the “dragon lady” trope or the “timid asian girl” trope, there would be a problem. The clothing itself would only be considered adding to the stereotype if the outfit is inaccurate and thoughtless and is not adding to the story at all.
“And how would you explain Luke and Leia as being all white? Are we saying only European clothes should be used as sci-fi aesthetic?”
In my original post, my critique was never about forbidding creators from being inspired by other cultures, only that they be careful and thoughtful in their execution. Luke and Leia being cast as white was a product of the times -- everyone in main roles were (and seem to still be) being cast as white people.
Would I prefer that they had cast more poc and minorities in general? Of course I do. I don’t know how you want me to explain the casting decisions for the OT nor how that is relevant to this conversation.
“What about Leia's buns which were inspired by Hopi women hairstyles and Mexican revolutionaries?“
Once again, please refer back to my original post. I explained that one way to spot a negative cultural appropriation is from considering historical context.
Consider what that means and deduce what you will. I’m not here to act as spokesperson of all cultures as that is not my place. I only spoke of Amidala’s dress because I am intimately familiar with and have experienced how people will often treat Asian cultures as though they are interchangeable.
“The phrase "cultural appropriation" is racist in itself because it's saying cultures have to stay in a box.”
Why do you think so?
If you are thinking that it is “racist” because minority groups are using the term to describe situations in which their cultures are being misappropriated by people disrespectfully, I don’t see how that connects at all.
No one is saying that cultures can’t be shared. But sharing doesn’t involve taking what does not belong to you without permission and completely changing the context.
For example, a white person who purchases a qipao -- the traditional silken form fitting dress worn by Chinese people for formal settings -- is technically able to wear that dress. If they bought the dress from Chinese people, those people are essentially giving their permission and allowing any who purchase it to be worn.
However, if said white person were to alter the dress in any way and wear it in an inappropriate setting not befitting its origins -- that is cultural misappropriation. It is cultural appropriation that is disrespectful and negative.
theladyfromplanetx replied to your post “This may sound far fetched and maybe silly but do you think...racism...”
Maybe it's because Rebels and The Last Jedi aren't very good.
At the same time, that isn’t to say that racism could be also be an insidious factor.
These issues don’t have to be mutually exclusive.
The Wrap just published an article written by Kai Cole about how Joss Whedon manipulated and cheated on her continuously during their 16-year marriage. She called him a "hypocrite preaching feminist ideals" who "used his relationship with me as a shield … so no one would question his relationships with other women or scrutinize his writing as anything other than feminist".
Here is the link for anyone who wants to read it: http://www.thewrap.com/joss-whedon-feminist-hypocrite-infidelity-affairs-ex-wife-kai-cole-says/amp/
theladyfromplanetx replied to your photo “Donnie Darko 2: Donnie Down Under”
I don't see what's wrong with the cover. Did you even read the book?
Did you even read the title of the blog.
I just posted my first Star Wars related article on Wordpress. Feel free to read it and let me know what you think. You don't have to be signed in to comment.
Ah yes just saw that the ewok battle of endor film. I haven’t seen that movie since its not really marketed and most likely won’t be any time soon since it’s no longer canon.
theladyfromplanetx answered your question:Just seen the new star wars trailer. The question is, why do we see Han’s face but not Luke or Leia’s? This is still their story. And what home is Han refering to? Corellia? Wait. Is that even still canon?
My guess that he is talking about the falcon, but I’m wondering why he would even say that since its unlikely he will ever abandon his ship. Probably because of the Han favouritism, which I find very annoying these days. Heck i kind of got digested when I asked the question with guys at the comic shop saying the actors are ugly now (mostly Leia) being the reason the faces weren’t shown..
Is it true that Studio Ghibli is closing down. If so, when? I just heard about this.
Apparently it is more of a break arcading to theses articles
http://www.themarysue.com/is-studio-ghibli-shutting-down/
http://www.independent.co.uk/arts-entertainment/films/news/is-studio-ghibli-shutting-down-9645721.html
Though I haven't seen the films and only know of totoro, I think Kirabook a blogger I follow may know more about since I think she is a fan of some of the movies
