100% agree. The reaction was more disturbing than the assault.
Haddish reverting to the mindset of the early 80’s to say Chris was calling Jada a lesbian, tacitly excusing Will’s physical attack, Jesus fucking Christ could you do more mental gymnastics!? Remember that little known independent film, Black Panther? Were those bald, fit women thought of as lesbians, or strong warrior women? WTF?!
Also, if she was right, is being called lesbian really an insult to Haddish in 2022? I don’t see it as insulting.

I think Will should see prison/jail time. He should be sentenced to the absolute maximum allowed by law, he, with every advantage and privilege possible, brutally assaulted a 57 year old man with a sucker punch/slap from Muhammad Ali (lest you forget Will’s size and training at throwing punches)...not just in public, but on an international broadcast. Then I think Chris should sue for $500 million for damage to his international reputation and career. It has to be an amount that hurts, not a few weeks work worth of pay.

Does anyone think Will’s bare minimum late apology is sincere, or that he deserves less punishment because of who he is, how much money he has, or because he eventually “apologized”?

Would he think so if Chris had slapped the shit out of Jada in public, then cursed her out during her performance?! (Don’t get all sexist, the size and power difference are similar.).
That should be the measure of damage IMO. If someone did the exact same thing to his loved one, what would Will think is an appropriate punishment? Guaranteed a fine and stern talking to wouldn’t satisfy, so it shouldn’t be on the table.

It has nothing to do with "efficiency". It has to do with the fact that people are generally immoral and feel entitled to things that don't belong to them. Whatever justification you want to give it, it is theft and anyone who pirates is a thief and a criminal.

As far as SOPA, it's a terrible bill and it deserved to die, but clearly something further needs to be done. Software and music/media piracy is pretty much socially acceptable at this point. I also agree with the assertion made by some that content provides may be driving (immoral) people towards piracy, and they need to listen to their fans and implement a smarter business strategy.

>> ^rottenseed:
Humans, like the rest of the animal kingdom, are energy efficient. That is to say we are perpetually seeking the most effective way of obtaining what we want/need. This subconscious cost analysis which factors in time, labor, and value will ALWAYS result in getting free stuff without leaving the comfort of one's own home. Even to the degree that we can justify "stealing" in myriad ways.
What companies that produce what we call "intellectual property" need to realize is that the business model has to be changed in order to take that justification away from us. If their products are offered at a reasonable price, are easy to obtain, and are advertised as such, it gives the consumer less leverage. In most cases we'll do the right thing.
Unfortunately I don't see blockbuster movie titles going straight to internet for sale anytime soon, even though it would be good for business. We just have a problem of old business running up against new technology, and old business is trying to strong-arm the people into helping keep itself alive. The best thing that comes out of this is the rise of the independent films/music. We'll go back to what making movies/music was all about.

Humans, like the rest of the animal kingdom, are energy efficient. That is to say we are perpetually seeking the most effective way of obtaining what we want/need. This subconscious cost analysis which factors in time, labor, and value will ALWAYS result in getting free stuff without leaving the comfort of one's own home. Even to the degree that we can justify "stealing" in myriad ways.

What companies that produce what we call "intellectual property" need to realize is that the business model has to be changed in order to take that justification away from us. If their products are offered at a reasonable price, are easy to obtain, and are advertised as such, it gives the consumer less leverage. In most cases we'll do the right thing.

Unfortunately I don't see blockbuster movie titles going straight to internet for sale anytime soon, even though it would be good for business. We just have a problem of old business running up against new technology, and old business is trying to strong-arm the people into helping keep itself alive. The best thing that comes out of this is the rise of the independent films/music. We'll go back to what making movies/music was all about.

As much as you and I might have found that channel useful, the Vidiots would surely have voted it off the island.

In reply to this comment by enoch:
gratz on the new channel bud.
wish i had paid closer attention.i had a great idea for a channel perfect for you.
independent films channel.


sighs...i suk

gratz on the new channel bud.
wish i had paid closer attention.i had a great idea for a channel perfect for you.
independent films channel.


sighs...i suk

Pretty impressive. Seems like the day independent film makers will be able to take the flab of Hollywood on might not be so far off.

>> ^EMPIRE:

according to Boxofficemojo.com this movie cost 20 million dollars to make, and brought in 3 million so far. So... yeah, awesome success.


Very few that aren't in the main studio rotation make a profit, especially during their theatrical runs. A lot of that has to do with politics and the collusion between theaters and distributors. Another big portion of that has to do with funds allocated to marketing, which tends to always be very little for independent films.

For our film, we spent tens of thousands to get it into theaters knowing full well we'd lose that money completely. It was never about making a profit for us, though that would be really nice. It's about exposure and building a career.

The Illusionist only made 2.2 mil with a budget of 17 mil. Does that mean it's a failure? No, because it may make its money back through eventual PPV, rentals and DVD/Blu-Ray sales. Eventually that's where we also hope to make some of our money back.

Touché, good sir. Though not much of a studio if all they do is shorts, no?

>> ^jimnms:

>> ^MarineGunrock:
That's because they don't have any.
>> ^jimnms:
>> ^MarineGunrock:
I feel the need to point out that 2011 - 1995 = 16 years of movies, not 25.

Pixar was founded in 1986. 2011 - 1986 = 25 years. This video fails to include any of their work before Toy Story.


"Luxo Jr. is the first film produced in 1986 by Pixar Animation Studios, following its establishment as an independent film studio. It is a computer-animated short film (two and a half minutes, including credits), demonstrating the kind of things the newly-established company was capable of producing. It was the first Pixar short to release within a Pixar film." - Source
And more here.

>> ^MarineGunrock:

That's because they don't have any.
>> ^jimnms:
>> ^MarineGunrock:
I feel the need to point out that 2011 - 1995 = 16 years of movies, not 25.

Pixar was founded in 1986. 2011 - 1986 = 25 years. This video fails to include any of their work before Toy Story.



"Luxo Jr. is the first film produced in 1986 by Pixar Animation Studios, following its establishment as an independent film studio. It is a computer-animated short film (two and a half minutes, including credits), demonstrating the kind of things the newly-established company was capable of producing. It was the first Pixar short to release within a Pixar film." - Source

And more here.

In reply to this comment by turboj0e:
I am usually open minded about independent film, but this was a little too sophomoric for my liking. I come to videosift so i DONT need to watch stuff like this


Fantastic, i would of quoted you in the videos page but the quote system must be screwed up and siftbot is on the liquor again.

Good one. I have no clue why he uploaded that shit, its horrible.

I am usually open minded about independent film, but this was a little too sophomoric for my liking. I come to videosift so i DONT need to watch stuff like this

>> ^blankfist:

>> ^rottenseed:
Hey look at me, I make independent films and now, all of a sudden, I know everything about stunt drivers...

Haha! Douche.
I worked my first special effects gig blowing stuff up when you were 13. I worked beside stuntmen, so that's why I say this. But that was funny. Make sure I'm not talking out of my ass.

I am slightly jealous that while I was 13 and looking for stuff to blow up, you were getting paid to do it.

>> ^blankfist:

>> ^rottenseed:
Hey look at me, I make independent films and now, all of a sudden, I know everything about stunt drivers...

Haha! Douche.
I worked my first special effects gig blowing stuff up when you were 13. I worked beside stuntmen, so that's why I say this. But that was funny. Make sure I'm not talking out of my ass.


M8 that's nothing , I work on games and every day people get hurt, last week sum-one had to go to hospital with Sevear RSI.

>> ^blankfist:
>> ^rottenseed:
Hey look at me, I make independent films and now, all of a sudden, I know everything about stunt drivers...

Haha! Douche.
I worked my first special effects gig blowing stuff up when you were 13. I worked beside stuntmen, so that's why I say this. But that was funny. Make sure I'm not talking out of my ass.


Even if you hadn't worked with them, that's just plain common sense. I sincerely doubt anyone would hire a stuntman who couldn't care less about safety. Big dollar stars get hurt that way.

>> ^rottenseed:
Hey look at me, I make independent films and now, all of a sudden, I know everything about stunt drivers...

Haha! Douche.

I worked my first special effects gig blowing stuff up when you were 13. I worked beside stuntmen, so that's why I say this. But that was funny. Make sure I'm not talking out of my ass.