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Brian · 10-08-2005, 10:30 PM

Are there any person's movies, whether it be a director or actor, whose movies you boycott or just cannot bring yourself to watch? It doesn't happen to me very often. However the only significant exception is Roman Polanski.

I think he is a great director. But I hate that he raped a 13 year old girl and fled the country. I can watch his movies before then (Chinatown, Rosemary's Baby) but I just cannot watch any of his work afterwards. It's not a matter of not wanting to watch because I don't want to but it's a matter of not being able to bring myself to do it.

One thing to keep in mind: Not everybody can separate the art from the artist. If you do not agree with that person, that is fine but please do not criticize that person for it. It is every person's right to not watch what ever movies they like.

I would never dream of criticizing someone who watches Polanski's post 1978 movies and I would expect the same of you. I also expect that you not do it to other people.

Nighthawk76 · 10-08-2005, 10:36 PM

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Originally Posted by Brian

Are there any person's movies, whether it be a director or actor, whose movies you boycott or just cannot bring yourself to watch? It doesn't happen to me very often. However the only significant exception is Roman Polanski.

I think he is a great director. But I hate that he raped a 13 year old girl and fled the country. I can watch his movies before then (Chinatown, Rosemary's Baby) but I just cannot watch any of his work afterwards. It's not a matter of not wanting to watch because I don't want to but it's a matter of not being able to bring myself to do it.

One thing to keep in mind: Not everybody can separate the art from the artist. If you do not agree with that person, that is fine but please do not criticize that person for it. It is every person's right to not watch what ever movies they like.

I would never dream of criticizing someone who watches Polanski's post 1978 movies and I would expect the same of you. I also expect that you not do it to other people.

I like Rosemary's Baby and Chinatown, but those are the only Polanski movies that I like.

Mr. Television · 10-08-2005, 10:45 PM

I don't like Polanski as a person but I did like Rosemary's Baby and Frantic. One of these days I should see Chinatown.

Mysty Eyes · 10-08-2005, 10:59 PM

Anything with Tom Cruise.

Even films like Rain Man, with Dustin Hoffman (one of my favorites); though I saw the film years ago, I still can't bring myself to watch it again. Sad.

OJ Simpson... 'nuff said.

The Chauffeur · 10-08-2005, 11:08 PM

Ben Stiller, he's just not so funny to me. Everytime I see a movie he's in I feel like I'm seeing the same movie over and over.

Mr. Television · 10-08-2005, 11:21 PM

The one person who's movies I can't stand is Barbara Streisand.

Nighthawk76 · 10-08-2005, 11:22 PM

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The one person who's movies I can't stand is Barbara Streisand.

And her music isn't so great either.

Rene · 10-08-2005, 11:34 PM

gwyneth paltrow
anything with eva longoria

Skywalker · 10-08-2005, 11:41 PM

Steven Seagal
Ashton Kutcher

Rene · 10-08-2005, 11:43 PM

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Ashton Kutcher

yea him too hes such a tool lol

Ireneparalegal · 10-08-2005, 11:51 PM

Jennifer Lopez AKA J ho I cannot stand the B****** and she makes me sick, she is a W***** who can't leave her wedding rings on long enough...

Ben Stiller...he is such a moron and so damn goofy looking, boring and dull

Adam Sandler...same character no matter what role he plays...he is basically playing himself over and over and over

snl 70s show fan · 10-10-2005, 03:33 AM

bette midler i cant stand anything she does

TJL · 10-10-2005, 04:58 AM

Adam Sandler.

I just don't get it.

I've never been a fan of the Ferrelly (sp?) brothers either. Gross out humor doesn't appeal to me.

CliffClavin · 10-10-2005, 11:58 AM

I guess I like everybody except for Barbara Streisand.

Brian Damage · 10-10-2005, 12:16 PM

Anything with Roman Polanski or Oliver Stone.

10-08-2005, 10:30 PM	#1
Brian Member Forum Celebrity Join Date: Jun 23, 2001 Posts: 20,451	People whose movies you cannot bring yourself to watch Are there any person's movies, whether it be a director or actor, whose movies you boycott or just cannot bring yourself to watch? It doesn't happen to me very often. However the only significant exception is Roman Polanski. I think he is a great director. But I hate that he raped a 13 year old girl and fled the country. I can watch his movies before then (Chinatown, Rosemary's Baby) but I just cannot watch any of his work afterwards. It's not a matter of not wanting to watch because I don't want to but it's a matter of not being able to bring myself to do it. One thing to keep in mind: Not everybody can separate the art from the artist. If you do not agree with that person, that is fine but please do not criticize that person for it. It is every person's right to not watch what ever movies they like. I would never dream of criticizing someone who watches Polanski's post 1978 movies and I would expect the same of you. I also expect that you not do it to other people.

10-08-2005, 10:45 PM	#3
Mr. Television 23 Years at Sitcoms Online Forum Icon Join Date: Jun 06, 2003 Location: Somewhere you're Not Posts: 62,132	I don't like Polanski as a person but I did like Rosemary's Baby and Frantic. One of these days I should see Chinatown.
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10-08-2005, 11:08 PM	#5
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10-08-2005, 11:34 PM	#8
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10-08-2005, 11:51 PM	#11
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10-08-2005, 10:59 PM	#4
Mysty Eyes Dreaming... Senior Member Join Date: Feb 04, 2002 Location: Los Angeles area Posts: 1,144	Anything with Tom Cruise. Even films like Rain Man, with Dustin Hoffman (one of my favorites); though I saw the film years ago, I still can't bring myself to watch it again. Sad. OJ Simpson... 'nuff said.

10-08-2005, 11:21 PM	#6
Mr. Television 23 Years at Sitcoms Online Forum Icon Join Date: Jun 06, 2003 Location: Somewhere you're Not Posts: 62,132	The one person who's movies I can't stand is Barbara Streisand.

10-08-2005, 11:41 PM	#9
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10-10-2005, 03:33 AM	#12
snl 70s show fan Member Senior Member Join Date: Jun 14, 2005 Location: in the forman basment Posts: 2,454	bette midler i cant stand anything she does

10-10-2005, 04:58 AM	#13
TJL Suburbanite Extrordinaire Forum Star Join Date: Dec 29, 2001 Location: New Jersey - the cradle of civilization Posts: 16,588	Adam Sandler. I just don't get it. I've never been a fan of the Ferrelly (sp?) brothers either. Gross out humor doesn't appeal to me.
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10-10-2005, 11:58 AM	#14
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10-10-2005, 12:16 PM	#15
Brian Damage I'm Rich Bitch Forum Icon Join Date: Feb 03, 2002 Location: What Ain't No Country I Ever Heard Of...They Speak English in What? Posts: 63,107	Anything with Roman Polanski or Oliver Stone.
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