As a lifelong film enthusiast who has witnessed the evolution of Hollywood, I must say that the “Ghostbusters” saga is a fascinating and complex tale. While I can appreciate the nostalgia for the original films, I find it disheartening to see how toxic fandoms can overshadow the positive intentions behind inclusive storytelling.
In a recent interview with The Guardian, director Paul Feig stated that much of the harsh criticism he received online during the 2016 release of his “Ghostbusters” remake featuring an all-female cast can be attributed to backers of Donald Trump, who publicly criticized the movie in a video post. The film’s main characters were portrayed by Melissa McCarthy, Kristen Wiig, Kate McKinnon, and Leslie Jones as the title ghostbusters.
During that period, the political atmosphere was quite unusual as Hillary Clinton contested the election in 2016,” Feig noted. “There were plenty of men eager for a confrontation. When I faced criticism on Twitter, I’d check who they were. Many turned out to be supporters of Trump. Then, Trump voiced his opposition against us. He expressed frustration saying, ‘They’re rebooting Indiana Jones without Harrison Ford. That’s not right! And now they’re making Ghostbusters with only women. What on earth is happening?’ and became visibly upset.
Feig added, ‘Everyone started viewing it as a cannibalistic tale.’ The film became a statement about feminism, implying that supporters would watch it. I didn’t consider gender to be significant in the main characters, but viewers brought their own biases.
In Hollywood, the “Ghostbusters” remake served as a significant illustration of an inclusive blockbuster facing backlash from harmful fan communities. Recently, original Ghostbuster Ernie Hudson shared with The Independent his slight dissatisfaction towards the all-female remake, stating that it didn’t meet fans’ expectations.
As a dedicated admirer of Paul Feig’s cinematic prowess, I find myself at a loss for criticism. However, there is one point that has left me puzzled – the concept of a reboot. Why not simply create a new film instead? That’s the question on my mind.
Dan Aykroyd, Hudson’s “Ghostbusters” co-star, has consistently supported the reboot. In an interview with People magazine in July, he expressed his admiration for the film, stating, “I adored the movie Feige created with those remarkable women.” He also praised the villain at the end, saying, “I loved so much of it.” Furthermore, he couldn’t help but sing the praises of Kate McKinnon, Leslie Jones, Melissa McCarthy, and Kristen Wiig, adding, “You won’t find better actresses for this role.” Aykroyd further expressed his pride in being involved with the reboot, stating, “I’m so proud to have been able to license that movie and have a hand and a part in it,” and he fully endorsed the film, saying, “I don’t tarnish it at all. I think it works wonderfully among all the ones that have been made.
This year, the “Ghostbusters” franchise made a return to the big screen with “Ghostbusters: Frozen Empire,” featuring the original cast members Dan Aykroyd, Harold Ramis (sadly passed away before filming), Ernie Hudson, and Bill Murray. Although no announcement has been made about the next live-action movie, the Ghostbusters franchise is set to appear in a new animated series on Netflix in the near future.
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2024-09-27 22:16