I'm not playing cultural critic, I'm noting it's not a good sign considering the Chinese state controls its movies. https://twitter.com/joncstone/status/900062438317543424 …
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Replying to @matthewstoller
Yes, Hollywood makes bad racist jingoistic action movies. But the U.S. government doesn't usually order the studios to do so.
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Replying to @matthewstoller
Matt, you're really being naive on this. It's well documented that Pentagon actively involved in films like Top Gun, etc.
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Replying to @HeerJeet
No kidding. I know how Hollywood works. Not the same thing at all.
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Replying to @matthewstoller @HeerJeet
Basically, I'm worried about a war with China, and all you think the point is fairness in Hollywood narratives. Who's being naive, Kay?
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Replying to @matthewstoller
I'm worried about war too but let's not pretend only one side does propaganda.
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Replying to @HeerJeet
I don't think you see the Chinese state as a threat. I do.
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China is also obviously a threat to Taiwan -- although what we can do to help is tricky.
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