Jordan Peele-esque mini series “Them”
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The Show Jordan Peele executive produced is called Lovecraft Country. From the trailers it has a similar theme to Them but LGBTQ was a major part of Lovecraft Country so it might not be for everyone
You wouldn't say that a lot of people (especially this newer generation) need to see this though? This show depicts a reality that our ancestors actually had to live and persevere through (racism regarding Redlining, terrorism, discrimination, education, military, workplace etc.), and it wraps it into a pretty entertaining/scary show.
It's similar to how everyone has seen "Roots" or "Django" etc. I can definitely understand why some posters may think that the show may be taking it a little too far.
I've seen nothing but reviews like this, and I can't imagine even giving this show a try:
Amazon Prime's 'Them' is a filthy atrocity
Where do we as creatives draw the line between art and filth? "Them" would fall under the latter.
"Them," Amazon’s newest “horror” series, which was released this past Friday, stands as a large reminder of the way "people of color sometimes participate in their own degradation," per Angelica Jade Bastién at Vulture.
I should've known that the show would be utter bulls--- when I realized that Lena Waithe — the woman behind "Queen & Slim" was also behind the foolishness that is "Them."
Created by Black writers and producers, "Them" is not only a flagrant copy of Jordan Peele's cinematic creativity, but a violent display of racism and horror.
For the show to be created by African American people, the subject matter itself is vigorously anti-Black. The imagery throughout the series is nothing short of horrific, and not in a way that would keep you wanting more — the show gets so graphic, it makes you want to turn it off completely.
Circling back to my initial point of people of color inflicting pain on their own, it's very scary to think about the mind of the Black person who created such a show.
We have to get rid of the idea that this type of content makes for good television or that it's even digestible for their audience. It's just bad television all around.
"Them" isn't as thought-provoking as the creators may think it is. The show is despicable and should've never been created.
not at all. just a full rip off of his aesthetic.
Amazon Prime's 'Them' is a filthy atrocity
Where do we as creatives draw the line between art and filth? "Them" would fall under the latter.
"Them," Amazon’s newest “horror” series, which was released this past Friday, stands as a large reminder of the way "people of color sometimes participate in their own degradation," per Angelica Jade Bastién at Vulture.
I should've known that the show would be utter bulls--- when I realized that Lena Waithe — the woman behind "Queen & Slim" was also behind the foolishness that is "Them."
Created by Black writers and producers, "Them" is not only a flagrant copy of Jordan Peele's cinematic creativity, but a violent display of racism and horror.
For the show to be created by African American people, the subject matter itself is vigorously anti-Black. The imagery throughout the series is nothing short of horrific, and not in a way that would keep you wanting more — the show gets so graphic, it makes you want to turn it off completely.
Circling back to my initial point of people of color inflicting pain on their own, it's very scary to think about the mind of the Black person who created such a show.
We have to get rid of the idea that this type of content makes for good television or that it's even digestible for their audience. It's just bad television all around.
"Them" isn't as thought-provoking as the creators may think it is. The show is despicable and should've never been created.
not at all. just a full rip off of his aesthetic.
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Sounds like a CAC wrote this review... Like we just suppose to forget they actually did most of the shyt in the show to Black folk irl?....
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I thought you were gonna recommend something different. That woman is fine tho... I almost wanted to watch bc if her
Sounds like a CAC wrote this review... Like we just suppose to forget they actually did most of the shyt in the show to Black folk irl?....
EXACTLY. Most cacs (both "Liberal" and "Conservative") certainly don't want the atrocities that they've committed (and still do) brought up. The very things that they still benefit from until this day. This show covers it all except slavery.
I thought you were gonna recommend something different. That woman is fine tho... I almost wanted to watch bc if her
Yeah, breh. She's a beautiful dark cocoa something.
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Sounds like a CAC wrote this review... Like we just suppose to forget they actually did most of the shyt in the show to Black folk irl?....
the writer of the review:
but nah, of course I'm not saying shyt should be glossed over. I haven't seen any reviews that have found any purpose or thought behind this series. seems like it's just violent imagery for the sake of violent imagery.
there's no shortage of real imagery breh. whoever doesn't get it, it's not because they need to be reminded
ADOS aka Misery & Company seem like y'all would enjoy this.
I love historical period dramas. But they have to be biographical or depicting actual historical events. Got no use for black trauma/torture porn just for the fukk of it.
Show is literally a Get out and Us rip off without the depth and thrives on shock value
it’s cool I guess but not worth raving about
it’s cool I guess but not worth raving about
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Word. Tired of black horror chasing the ghost of Get Out. shyt is already played out.
Let me guess... you watch Snowfall (the very called "trauma porn" you claim) religiously, and your favorite movies are "12 Years a Slave" "Django" and "Harriet"?
I bet "The Wire" is your go to. Some of you are a fukking trip. I can't.
I aint gonna shyt on anybody for watching this, but I cant watch shyt like this.