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 damn okp...i read this comment and almost started laughing at |
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May 15th 2014 | 1
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| Do you even know what hating means |
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May 15th 2014 | 2
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 further proof there isnt an ounce of fairness/balance in Hollywood. |
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May 15th 2014 | 7
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 Does Zoe really have it? |
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May 15th 2014 | 15
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 Did Jamie before "Ray"? |
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May 15th 2014 | 20
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| That's irrelevant. |
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May 15th 2014 | 24
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| Wasn't it? |
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May 15th 2014 | 35
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| Not at all. |
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May 15th 2014 | 41
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| Jamie Foxx being considered a good actor came all at once |
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May 15th 2014 | 133
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| she got something |
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May 15th 2014 | 22
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| I'm not talking about talent, charisma, swag, etc. |
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May 15th 2014 | 26
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| yeah. Is she a household name? |
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May 15th 2014 | 34
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| It was the fact that she was _in_ Star Wars and Avatar that make |
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May 15th 2014 | 132
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| she wasn't in Star Wars, it was Star Trek |
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May 16th 2014 | 136
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| My bad - I meant Star Trek. |
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May 16th 2014 | 138
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| exactly |
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May 15th 2014 | 33
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| thats assuming this isn't an indie/art-house film. |
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May 15th 2014 | 57
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| re-"Colombiana" - the movie was poorly reviewed, but she was not. |
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May 15th 2014 | 131
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| there isnt an ounce of fairness/balance ANYwhere in the world |
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May 15th 2014 | 106
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| If you didn't have a problem with Denzel as Malcolm |
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May 15th 2014 | 3
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| Casting isn't a look-alike contest |
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May 15th 2014 | 4
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| not accepting that kind of diagnosis. sorry. |
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May 15th 2014 | 12
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| Cool "reverse racism" trolling attempt, bro |
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May 15th 2014 | 8
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| Denzel was not colorized or made "blacker" to play Malcolm |
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May 15th 2014 | 10
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| Zoe doesn't look any darker in that pic than she looks here |
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May 15th 2014 | 14
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| LOL...c'mon, son! |
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May 15th 2014 | 19
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| RE: Zoe doesn't look any darker in that pic than she looks here |
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May 15th 2014 | 23
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| Wait, that's Zoe? |
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May 15th 2014 | 29
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| you are really reaching |
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Dec 20th 2015 | 177
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| nice try, but no. |
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May 15th 2014 | 44
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| RE: If you didn't have a problem with Denzel as Malcolm |
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May 15th 2014 | 54
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| we poasting |
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May 15th 2014 | 56
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| RE: we poasting |
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May 15th 2014 | 64
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| I refer you to the subject line of #56 |
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May 15th 2014 | 65
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| RE: I refer you to the subject line of #56 |
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May 15th 2014 | 67
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| name one time someone had a problem with the darker actor |
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May 15th 2014 | 74
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| RE: name one time someone had a problem with the darker actor |
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May 15th 2014 | 84
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| u wrong fam...here is the key |
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Mar 01st 2016 | 184
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| They're STILL doing this shit???!!! |
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May 15th 2014 | 5
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| I highly doubt that Zoe can pull off an authentic accent |
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May 15th 2014 | 6
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| That... BLACK-ness. That BLACK power, pushing them... |
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May 15th 2014 | 13
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| because she's a decent black actress who can open a movie |
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May 15th 2014 | 16
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| #15. |
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May 15th 2014 | 17
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| nah i'm good |
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May 15th 2014 | 9
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| *likes* |
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May 15th 2014 | 11
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| exactly |
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Jun 07th 2015 | 170
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| lol, she in black face but not black HAND. What's the title of this shit... |
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May 15th 2014 | 18
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| I would have loved to see L. Boogie in this role... |
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May 15th 2014 | 21
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| Damn, that would've been perfect. |
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May 15th 2014 | 28
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| There's also the cultural aspect of this as well |
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May 15th 2014 | 25
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| great point. |
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May 15th 2014 | 27
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| I can see it, but I don't think that should matter. |
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May 15th 2014 | 31
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| It *should* matter, if culture is a big part of the role |
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May 15th 2014 | 43
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| I was about to mention Stringer Bell lol |
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May 15th 2014 | 49
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| I'm saying that if the role requires a level of "authenticity" |
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May 15th 2014 | 51
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| It's crazy because looking back on stringer bell |
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May 15th 2014 | 63
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| RE: I can see it, but I don't think that should matter. |
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May 15th 2014 | 58
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| We were talking about 'culture', not looks. |
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May 15th 2014 | 73
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| RE: We were talking about 'culture', not looks. |
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May 15th 2014 | 76
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| Yeah, but in THIS particular corner of the conversation |
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May 15th 2014 | 77
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| And that argument NEVER comes up |
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May 15th 2014 | 80
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| RE: Yeah, but in THIS particular corner of the conversation |
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May 15th 2014 | 82
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| I didn't introduce this angle |
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May 15th 2014 | 83
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| RE: I didn't introduce this angle |
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May 15th 2014 | 88
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| You've been here long enough to know the power of bait words |
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May 15th 2014 | 90
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| RE: You've been here long enough to know the power of bait words |
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May 15th 2014 | 91
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| It's not a straight-up troll post though |
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May 15th 2014 | 92
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| Yo... |
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May 17th 2014 | 155
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| For the record, this is not my angle at all. |
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May 15th 2014 | 85
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| YOU ALREADY KNOW |
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May 15th 2014 | 86
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| To be honest, I think the answer is in the glasses. |
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May 15th 2014 | 87
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| a few things |
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Mar 01st 2016 | 185
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| RE: For the record, this is not my angle at all. |
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May 15th 2014 | 89
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| ironically, back then... |
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May 15th 2014 | 93
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| thoughtful reply |
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May 15th 2014 | 94
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| RE: ironically, back then... |
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May 15th 2014 | 95
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| Nobody has a problem when Af-Ams play Africans or Jamaicans |
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May 15th 2014 | 32
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| Morgan Freeman was criticized for playing Mandela |
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May 15th 2014 | 39
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| because they were both kind of terrible in their roles |
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May 15th 2014 | 66
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| Yeah...you say that.... |
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May 15th 2014 | 45
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| nah, people were outraged because the culture was carricatured |
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May 15th 2014 | 46
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| Nah, I was pissed off that they couldn't even do the accent. |
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May 15th 2014 | 55
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| yes...yes they do |
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May 15th 2014 | 61
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| Jennifer Lopez did a great job in Selena btw. probably |
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May 15th 2014 | 36
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| U-Turn, Out of Sight |
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May 15th 2014 | 37
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| I've always liked her as an actress. Much better |
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May 15th 2014 | 38
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| forgot about those movies. Add The Cell to the list |
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May 15th 2014 | 70
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| This will be in the $5 movie bin quickly |
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May 15th 2014 | 30
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| I have no desire to see this |
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May 15th 2014 | 42
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| nah |
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May 15th 2014 | 40
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| Black people are so fucking stupid. |
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May 15th 2014 | 47
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| it's especially imporant BECAUSE ppl don't know who Nina is. |
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May 15th 2014 | 48
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| and this is why people should not be using movies as |
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May 15th 2014 | 134
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| *PERRRRRNNNNNN* DON WAN DEMARCOE |
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May 17th 2014 | 157
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| It's pure blackness policing |
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May 15th 2014 | 50
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| she looks stupid tho |
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May 15th 2014 | 60
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| But Bey could play Etta James, tho. |
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May 31st 2015 | 165
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| if they were trying to get someone to do an accurate depiction, no. |
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Jun 01st 2015 | 167
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| Bey was way closer to Etta James than |
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Jun 01st 2015 | 169
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| No. |
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May 15th 2014 | 62
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| Hope you're saying the same about the Fantastic Four backlash. |
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May 15th 2014 | 71
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| this actually isn't being made on that real of a budget |
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May 15th 2014 | 104
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| ^^^finds black ppl annoying in general |
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May 15th 2014 | 113
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| It was to look like Bruce Willis bruh NOT Bruce Lee. |
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May 16th 2014 | 142
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| If they'd used makeup to make JGL look Bruce Lee... |
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May 16th 2014 | 144
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| Exactly & Asian Americans rightfully had a fit about The Last Airben... |
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May 16th 2014 | 145
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| its not just bc she not dark though...it's like casting me as Biggy |
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Mar 01st 2016 | 187
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| RE: First Pic of Zoe Saldana as Nina Simone |
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May 15th 2014 | 52
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| for what? Let this movie fall on its own sword. |
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May 15th 2014 | 135
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| I wonder how Nina Simone would feel about this |
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May 15th 2014 | 53
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| I don't think anyone can call it. |
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Jun 01st 2015 | 168
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| I see.... |
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May 15th 2014 | 59
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| whats the problem? hands aint black enough? |
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May 15th 2014 | 68
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| well, she needs some controversy before finishing Avatar 2, 3 & 4. |
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May 15th 2014 | 69
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| They should have picked someone from the help if they wanted |
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May 15th 2014 | 72
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| wouldn't get greenlit |
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May 15th 2014 | 75
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| RE: wouldn't get greenlit |
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May 15th 2014 | 78
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| I like it. Very intense |
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May 15th 2014 | 79
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| she looks strangely...orange |
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May 15th 2014 | 81
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| The fuck is wrong with yall? |
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May 15th 2014 | 96
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| She's a very gifted actress. I'm sure she'll do great in this role. |
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May 15th 2014 | 97
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| RE: She's a very gifted actress. I'm sure she'll do great in this role. |
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May 15th 2014 | 127
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| I just worry about her unremarkable acting |
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May 15th 2014 | 98
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| Zoe as Nina inspired this |
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May 15th 2014 | 99
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| This makes me sad. |
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May 15th 2014 | 100
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| I should have shared this earler |
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May 15th 2014 | 101
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| That's wack. |
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May 15th 2014 | 102
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| that is very ugly. |
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May 15th 2014 | 103
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| so, that can't just be jokes? |
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May 15th 2014 | 110
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| All jokes have a premise. |
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May 15th 2014 | 114
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| sometimes you gotta laugh to keep from crying |
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May 15th 2014 | 118
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| The hate will probably drive more box office returns |
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May 15th 2014 | 105
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| this movie was gonna brick when it was to star Mary & will do same w/Zoe |
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May 16th 2014 | 137
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| Oh, it'll still flop - but it'll gross like $500K extra now |
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May 16th 2014 | 139
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| Agreed. |
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May 16th 2014 | 143
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| OH BUT THIS WAS FINE?? |
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May 15th 2014 | 107
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| "Why Do Fools Fall in Love" was not well reviewed when it |
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May 15th 2014 | 108
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| who was gonna play him.......gary coleman? |
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May 15th 2014 | 111
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| I actually think it's a very good base script |
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May 15th 2014 | 112
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| nah b...the execution was what makes it hilarious |
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May 15th 2014 | 116
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| I'm offended in part by the execution because my hometown is depicted |
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May 15th 2014 | 117
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| budget man |
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May 15th 2014 | 119
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| I dunno. That movie doesn't look that cheap |
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May 15th 2014 | 120
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| they made that mess for $12 and some cheese fries |
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May 15th 2014 | 121
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| :( LOL |
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May 15th 2014 | 122
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| You stupid. |
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May 16th 2014 | 152
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| Reboot. Get me Bobbe J. on the phone. |
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May 31st 2015 | 166
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| Good news! The director hates the movie too! (swipe) |
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May 15th 2014 | 109
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| I'll catch it on a movie channel, that pic makes me even less interested |
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May 15th 2014 | 115
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| they should've gotten india arie. |
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May 15th 2014 | 123
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| Yeah, she's a far better actress |
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May 15th 2014 | 124
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| this is one instance where you CAN be too pretty |
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May 15th 2014 | 125
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| smh |
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May 16th 2014 | 153
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| RE: First Pic of Zoe Hellnada as Nina Simone |
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May 15th 2014 | 126
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| She auditioned, was in the running, and did not get picked. |
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May 15th 2014 | 129
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| She was great in parish |
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May 18th 2014 | 162
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| The fact that India Arie has been brought up by multiple people... |
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May 15th 2014 | 128
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| Well, that's why these folks don't work as casting directors |
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May 15th 2014 | 130
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| I mean mary j blige was supposed to play her initially... |
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May 16th 2014 | 146
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| I woulda caught the movie on BET just to see |
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May 16th 2014 | 149
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| I'm not trying to sass or snark wit hthis |
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May 16th 2014 | 140
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| I would've waited |
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May 16th 2014 | 147
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| when this shit first went down 2 years ago |
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May 16th 2014 | 148
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| i wouldn't have cast MJB to begin with. |
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May 16th 2014 | 150
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| Zoe should have been cast as Storm and Viola Davis should be Nina Simone |
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May 16th 2014 | 141
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| I feel you |
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May 16th 2014 | 151
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| Viola Davis has never won an Oscar. |
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May 17th 2014 | 154
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| RE: Viola Davis has never won an Oscar. |
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May 18th 2014 | 158
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| RE: Zoe should have been cast as Storm and Viola Davis should be Nina Si... |
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May 17th 2014 | 156
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| RE: First Pic of Zoe Saldana as Nina Simone |
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May 18th 2014 | 159
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| 1. See post #134. |
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May 18th 2014 | 160
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| Well, nobody bought the movie at Cannes,. |
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May 18th 2014 | 161
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| APparently, eOne and Universal DID buy it and just kept it quiet |
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May 26th 2015 | 163
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| RE: APparently, eOne and Universal DID buy it and just kept it quiet |
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May 26th 2015 | 164
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| I just want people to know... |
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Dec 19th 2015 | 171
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| Lol... |
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Dec 19th 2015 | 172
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| It was good too |
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Dec 20th 2015 | 175
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| so...just watch the documentary on Netflix instead? |
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Dec 20th 2015 | 173
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| RE: so...just watch the documentary on Netflix instead? |
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Dec 20th 2015 | 174
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| ........ |
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Dec 20th 2015 | 176
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| Damn she darker than in the first pics |
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Mar 01st 2016 | 178
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| Zoe is not lightskinned to begin with. |
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Mar 01st 2016 | 179
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| Her features will lead to someone saying she's light skinned, she's |
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Mar 01st 2016 | 182
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| ^^^ |
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Mar 01st 2016 | 186
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| RE: Damn she darker than in the first pics |
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Mar 01st 2016 | 180
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| why? is it just the skin tone? |
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Mar 01st 2016 | 181
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| RE: why? is it just the skin tone? |
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Mar 01st 2016 | 183
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| Disrespectful af, I hope it flops. |
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Mar 01st 2016 | 188
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| Who wore it better? http://i.imgur.com/gVGhO9K.png |
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Mar 02nd 2016 | 189
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| The Trailer! |
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Mar 03rd 2016 | 190
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| i couldn't even finish the trailer |
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Mar 03rd 2016 | 191
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| She looks soooo ridiculous |
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Mar 03rd 2016 | 197
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| The voice.... She ain't even got the voice down AT ALL! |
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Mar 03rd 2016 | 198
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| Nina Simone's estate with the fire tweets! |
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Mar 03rd 2016 | 192
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| Dayum! |
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Mar 03rd 2016 | 194
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| RE: Nina Simone's estate with the fire tweets! |
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Mar 03rd 2016 | 195
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| Right?! |
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Mar 03rd 2016 | 200
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| This is the same problem I had with the Steve Jobs movie.... |
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Mar 03rd 2016 | 193
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| RE: This is the same problem I had with the Steve Jobs movie.... |
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Mar 03rd 2016 | 196
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| Looking like the old Kizzy Kinte |
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Mar 03rd 2016 | 199
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