My youngest son, who is African-American (like me!), has been living in Japan for more than a decade and he has experienced some racism, to be sure, but not quite as much as he expected. Still, although he speaks Japanese fluently and is married to a Japanese woman, it has been pretty challenging for him living there (although not quite so challenging that my wife and I can convince him to move back to the U.S.!)
A student a few years ago told me that she was afraid to travel alone in Europe, since she was African American and concerned about encountering prejudice. She said she was both stunned and appalled that she faced far less there than she did in her own country. I've heard similar things. It seems everyone can be prejudiced, but there is something unique about our brand.
Unfortunately I think you are correct, Gassy. Something about racism as practiced in America seems particularly pernicious, especially when you consider how far we've come. And yes, I have heard about the McDonald's controversy in Japan, among several others. Talk about having a long way to go!
We struggle, and then every generation has to learn the same issues.
It sad to learn that about Japan. I've always admired two countries
as I think they are run correctly, or rather as how I would like to live
and they were Japan and Germany. I still think Britain could learn
much from them and perhaps we could show how much better a
tolerant and equal society can be.
I don't know about Germany, but Japan is notorious for being xenophobic. Ask a Korean or Chinese how receptive the Japanese can be, for instance. They seem more tolerant of western people, at least as a society. Now, having said that, of course, I will point out not all Japanese share the same ideology, as in any country, and I have a good friend who is originally from the West Indies who is a popular jazz singer and voice artist there. People are as much individuals as they are members of a culture.
I think I mentioned it before on the James Bond Literature forum. But when I impictured mister Big while reading the Live and Let Die novel it wasn't someone that looked like Yaphet kotto, it was more or less a version that looked more like Barry Shabaka Henley. I don't know why my brian decided to impicture him. But he might make a descent Bond villian come to think of it.
Let's not go there...read the other posts on the subject somewhere on the forum and I'm sure you'll find the answer.
Just because there is a discussion somewhere doesn't mean there is a good answer. I mean, if Daniel Craig can play Bond, then just about anyone can. And someone like Elba would make a perfect Bond.
Charles Grey was not exactly in his Youth when he played Blofeld -{
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I wouldn't mind Chiwetel Ejiofor as a villain. The clips I have seen of him in 12 Years A Slave (2013) got my attention. I don't think their has been a black villain(s) since Live and Let Die (1973). I wonder if they will call the villain, "Kananga Obama"?
My first choice as villain would be Jean Dujardin.
I always guess in the older films that was the henchman's job, as the
Villain was the brains, while the younger henchman was the brawn Bond
had to fight.
Although I do agree I prefer to have a villain who is " almost " Bond's equal
In the physical side. For instance I love the fight in GoldenEye between
Bond and Trevelyan both men trying to knock the sh1t out of each other. -{
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"I've been informed that there ARE a couple of QAnon supporters who are fairly regular posters in AJB."
The Independent reported that when they recently asked Chiwetel Ejiofor about the Bond rumours he gave a steely "I don’t want to talk about that." When the reporter followed-up by asking him if he has a favourite Bond villain, he replied "I can’t talk about that." Hmm, you'd think that if there was absolutely no truth to it that he wouldn't be doing the steely-gaze 'no comment' thing.
Why? Surely you have a reason that you wouldn't want to see Mr. Ejiofor as a Bond villain, so please elaborate.
I never interesting any his role in movie and movie itself as well.
I don't think he able play bondian villain role with his experience.
I'm not sure I completely follow what you are saying, but I certainly believe he has shown that he is a capable enough actor that he can handle any role, including a Bond villain. But of course that's just my opinion.
Did you see him in Django Unchained? He more then proved that he has the Ability to play someone like a Villain (Although he was the main Protagonist in that Film)
1.On Her Majesties Secret Service 2.The Living Daylights 3.license To Kill 4.The Spy Who Loved Me 5.Goldfinger
Did you see him in Django Unchained? He more then proved that he has the Ability to play someone like a Villain (Although he was the main Protagonist in that Film)
No, Jamie Foxx was. )
Chiwetel Ejiofor was the villan in Serenity. He was also fantastic in Children of Men. I have to admit I haven't seen 12 Years a Slave, but this is a very good actor.
Did you see him in Django Unchained? He more then proved that he has the Ability to play someone like a Villain (Although he was the main Protagonist in that Film)
I think you mean 12 Years A Slave. And I agree, on the basis of the various shades and emotions he displayed in that performance alone he shows he is more than capable of playing a Bond villain or any other role.
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Just because there is a discussion somewhere doesn't mean there is a good answer. I mean, if Daniel Craig can play Bond, then just about anyone can. And someone like Elba would make a perfect Bond.
Old to play Bond now.
My first choice as villain would be Jean Dujardin.
" Charles Gray was not exactly in his Youth when he played Blofeld -{ "
True but I thought the question was about Mr Elba playing Bond.
I think he could, no problem. He's just a little to old now.
I don't like the term " in his youth " it brings back too many bad thoughts
of 70's TV stars.
Idris Elba in any Bond film.
Villain was the brains, while the younger henchman was the brawn Bond
had to fight.
Although I do agree I prefer to have a villain who is " almost " Bond's equal
In the physical side. For instance I love the fight in GoldenEye between
Bond and Trevelyan both men trying to knock the sh1t out of each other. -{
Great Stuff. {[]
http://www.independent.co.uk/arts-entertainment/films/features/chiwetel-ejiofor-interview-im-still-not-sure-i-feel-like-a-movie-star-9254630.html?origin=internalSearch
Apologies by the way for mentioning "Jinx" in the context of a Bond forum - it won't happen again.
Why? Surely you have a reason that you wouldn't want to see Mr. Ejiofor as a Bond villain, so please elaborate.
I never interesting any his role in movie and movie itself as well.
I don't think he able play bondian villain role with his experience.
I'm not sure I completely follow what you are saying, but I certainly believe he has shown that he is a capable enough actor that he can handle any role, including a Bond villain. But of course that's just my opinion.
No, Jamie Foxx was.
Chiwetel Ejiofor was the villan in Serenity. He was also fantastic in Children of Men. I have to admit I haven't seen 12 Years a Slave, but this is a very good actor.
I think you mean 12 Years A Slave. And I agree, on the basis of the various shades and emotions he displayed in that performance alone he shows he is more than capable of playing a Bond villain or any other role.
PS. It's was Jamie Foxx in DU, AOSin.
Why???