NunTheWiser

3y

i would just like to see better Indigenous representation in mainstream movies. Things produced by and written by Indigenous peoples who are telling their story from a point of resilience, resistance, and thriving, because these stories exist and need to be heard. the "dead *ndian" trope is tiresome.

Again, i hope this film proves to be not that. and sounds like yall are saying Scorsese did spend some time with the people of the Nation, so i hope im pleasantly surprised.

MartinScorsese

3y

You had Prey last year though I frankly found it to be a pretty boring film and it’s themes of resilience, resistance and strength (while nice to see for an indigenous woman) were extremely generic and boring by any storytelling measure.

I like to see stories do something new visually or technically or experiment. Simply copy pasting one of the most stale forms of “uplifting story about overcoming conflict” and just making it one about people of color is pretty boring. Maybe the kids need it but I’m good on that. I think a film like The Revenant got to experiment visually and technically and make a pretty resonant revenge story while also humanizing the indigenous though.

MartinScorsese

3y

You had Prey last year though I frankly found it to be a pretty boring film and it’s themes of resilience, resistance and strength (while nice to see for an indigenous woman) were extremely generic and boring by any storytelling measure.

I like to see stories do something new visually or technically or experiment. Simply copy pasting one of the most stale forms of “uplifting story about overcoming conflict” and just making it one about people of color is pretty boring. Maybe the kids need it but I’m good on that. I think a film like The Revenant got to experiment visually and technically and make a pretty resonant revenge story while also humanizing the indigenous though.

CRACKASTEPPAVEGAN

3y

The dialogue in Prey took me out lol

Elric

3y

Finally someone else that didn't like Prey

MartinScorsese

3y

You had Prey last year though I frankly found it to be a pretty boring film and it’s themes of resilience, resistance and strength (while nice to see for an indigenous woman) were extremely generic and boring by any storytelling measure.

I like to see stories do something new visually or technically or experiment. Simply copy pasting one of the most stale forms of “uplifting story about overcoming conflict” and just making it one about people of color is pretty boring. Maybe the kids need it but I’m good on that. I think a film like The Revenant got to experiment visually and technically and make a pretty resonant revenge story while also humanizing the indigenous though.

Oscar Winner

3y

100% fam but yeah I’m just going off of what I heard, I wouldn’t put it pass Marty tho.

Curious of how you feel about the show Reservation Dogs

NunTheWiser

3y

lol, i replied in my post about before i saw this.

Yes! Reservation Dogs is amazing and everyone should watch it haha.

Elric

3y

Dang @NunTheWiser ignoring my ass

NunTheWiser

3y

lol nah sorry brodie - just crunching out some final semester assignments rn my brain is mush atm.

regarding content that fits the description though - especially like mainstream movie content, honestly thats the thing i cant think of many outside of the ones you mentioned. i really would like to see more. especially like, im from Canada for reference, and i also study a lot about Indigenous history and culture for my degree im doing... and so often im learning about this amazing ass s*** regarding like bad ass resilience and im like f*** man. cinema has sucked for portrayal of Indigenous peoples.

Elric

3y

I'm also Canadian was the only white boy that would hang out on the rez for a big chunk of my youth

you see much North Of 60 growing up? Pretty classic as well

Pretty funny that George Harrison of all people financed Powwow Highway with his Beatles money but fitting considering he was also the one that caused a gargantuan shift in perception of India in western culture.

Oscar Winner

3y

I’ve been to Canada too 😃

Elric

3y

did you run through the 6 with your woes

bloem

3y

wild that the cinematographer for this is the same as Barbie wonder how he handled that transition

Elric

3y

I'm also Canadian was the only white boy that would hang out on the rez for a big chunk of my youth

you see much North Of 60 growing up? Pretty classic as well

Pretty funny that George Harrison of all people financed Powwow Highway with his Beatles money but fitting considering he was also the one that caused a gargantuan shift in perception of India in western culture.

NunTheWiser

3y

i havnt seen that, but i'll definitely check it out. it looks super interesting upon google search! Honestly, most of my knowledge of Indigenous related things in Canada has been learned in my adulthood - imo grade school curriculums in our country completely completely drop the ball on teaching the truth of the history of Canada, and even atrocities Canada has committed in modern to present times. F*** Canadas nice guy reputation lol, s***s f***ed.

austin_butler_fan4

3y

KINO IS BACK