This week we risk upsetting people with our controversial opinions about controversy in films with another topic from the ever excellent @Dennis_Obi.
Starting at 8pm on Sunday 26th September on Twitter, we shall work through the following ten questions one by one, and everyone is welcome to answer along as a question fires out every ten minutes. Remember to add the #MTOS to the reply so others can follow (unless it is too controversial).
See you then folks.
Q1: What would be your pick of the most controversial casting for a part in a film? #MTOS
Q2: Which director would you say is the best at handling controversial subjects, and which films stand out? #MTOS
Q3: Are there any movies which the subject matter or some controversy around it led to you skipping the end product? #MTOS
Q4: On the flip side, are there any films that had media attention due to something controversial, which led to you seeking out the film? #MTOS
Q5: Are there any themes that you consider maybe too controversial for movies to tackle, or can any subject be explored? #MTOS
Q6: Taking a look back to the golden age of Hollywood, are there any movies or plots used in those times that you feel aren’t good, or are outdated now and ruin the film? #MTOS
Q7: Looking at awards – which films were, in your opinion, wrongfully awarded during Oscar season? #MTOS
Q8: Are there any examples of a film that was allegedly controversial, but when you came to view it, the moment of “upset” made you think, “Was that it? Why so much fuss?” #MTOS
Q9: Whitewashing is a topic which has gained a lot of criticism – and rightfully so. But what are the worst examples of whitewashing that you can think of? #MTOS
Q10: Finally, many stars and directors over the years have been the subject of controversy on and off set. Does this make you stop watching their projects, or can you separate art from the artist? Where do you personally draw the line? #MTOS
