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TOTW 11/07: How will moviegoers view BBM 30 years from now?
underdown:
--- Quote from: jstephens9 on October 21, 2007, 10:44:09 am ---............ It would be wonderful to know that it becomes celebrated that two people can love each other without it mattering what gender they happen to be. There are way too many problems in the world for people to spend useful their time on rather than condemning and making jokes of people for love.
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That's a good thought, Jack. There was a time when problems in the world (such as major wars) brought people closer together. A lot of that was national 'mateship', though, and worked against acceptance of same gender romantic love.
In this age the idea of 'mateship' seems to have dwindled as we become more of a global community, where that attitude is seen to be out of step, and there is somewhat more knowledge and acceptance of others' beliefs and values. We have been educated to be more accepting that people are diverse, and it is necessary to train ourselves to think that way if we want to be a part of this world.
In 30 years time? Maybe BBM will be seen as just one example of the many different forms love takes.
By then, such acceptance that it's ok for anyone to love anyone may even be so commonplace that the movie will not have much of an audience.
In a way, that might be a good thing. Unless it meant that love in many forms was accepted to the point that it lost some of it's magic.
While love is something unique between two people, and a lot of folk just don't understand, it is something special, and isn't that part of why BBM is special ?
Sandy:
I have been saddened, shocked and, quite frankly, disgusted at how my acquaintances and indeed, some of my friends have reacted.
My husband and I watched it together. He enjoyed the film immensely, however did not have the same hugely powerful reaction that I had. He has watched it with me on many occasions since, and we have discussed and debated the film over many a bottle (or two!) of wine. I have been extremely lucky to have a sounding board, and this is probably why I have not joined the forum before now.
Back on topic however, I have encouraged many friends and ‘people I know’ to watch the film. Many have stated flat out that they have no intention of watching it and others have ridiculed the film (without seeing it).
Even worse, I was on a night out with my husband’s office, and he was actually ridiculed by his colleagues for watching and (gosh!) enjoying the film.
How will the film be viewed in 2038? Hopefully society will have moved on and people will at least ‘view’ it before deciding on their opinion.
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