The American Society of Magical Negroes.
What I expected? A satirical comedy, with humor similar to Abbot Elementary, making fun of the magical negro trope in film and television. Jordan and Key would have been perfect for this. There are so many ways they could have gone with this to subvert the idea of the magical negro.
What I got? A movie that reinforces (and even seems to glorify) every single trope. The jokes don’t even land like jokes. Again, it sounds like it’s actually encouraging the behavior. The main character just goes along with being some white boy’s negro fairy god brother. “Oh white people get really dangerous when they’re angry, so we have to make sure we keep them happy and comfortable. ” The fuck?? Like do you hear the message they tryna send?! Oh no don’t fight for your right as a human being, just keep your oppressor happy and you’ll be fine 👍🏽
And the ONLY thing that makes him not want to do it anymore? Not for his dignity. Not cause he realizes he shouldn’t have to move through the world like that, cause his happiness and comfortability matters too. Not cause…you know, racism. No, the only thing? The love of a white girl. Of course the love of a white girl will make him compete with this white man. The love of a white girl will make him no longer want to be the magical negro. The love of a white girl will make him realize he matters too. White savior. Check. On top of all that, the “society” is pretty much all brown skin complexions, but the main character is a light skin biracial boy? 🧐 come oooooooon!
Who the fuck yall make this movie for? Cause it wasn’t us. And I’m disappointed in all the black actors who subjected themselves to being in this trash, because some of them I actually do like, including the lead. Loved him in detective pikachu. And of course, David Alan Greir is an underrated legend. So I’m pissed.
In fact, I just looked up the director and writer of the movie:
You know who he remind me of?
Sunken place ass nigga.
This probably his life story. 😒
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A rwrb detail I noticed
As Henry rakes his left hand through Alex's curls
Watch Alex/Taylor's shoulders:
His shoulders start to fall.
Henry's hand in Alex's hair relaxes Alex.
Yeah just another detail to go insane over 🫠
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Halloween Zelda to match Halloween Link?👀
she's the vamp to his werewolf. this is no longer teen wolf we're doing twilight now
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Soooo in an interview they all confirm that Art deliberately started instigating so that Patrick and Tashi (who WERE in love) would argue and potentially break up.
Now the only question is…hmm I wonder why? What was Art’s motivation? The hets will say it’s because Art wanted to be with Tashi. But he barely knew Tashi even after she and Patrick started seeing each other.
We see him ask Patrick if they slept together and fairly beg him to tell him so he won’t be “left out”. But when he and Tashi have lunch that first time it’s been a YEAR. Like he didn’t see or speak to her for a year. Didn’t obsessively watch her game. Wasn’t drawn to her. She even asks him “why did you want to have lunch with me?” Like she can’t figure out what he could possibly want from her.
That’s not a woman who has been continuously hit on by her boyfriend’s best friend. She can’t figure out what his motivation is.
And it was because he knew Patrick was coming. And he wanted to start some shit. He wasn’t over there trying to get Tashi’s attention while Patrick was on tour. He says “I can’t believe you’re still together”, and it’s because Patrick has never taken any girl seriously before.
And Art can’t stand it.
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