Rise of the Silver Surfer BOX OFFICE Discussion

[Carp Man]

Well, quite obviously, 50% Hispanic is not 100% Hispanic, so she can quite rightly claim she is not 'latina.' Just as 50% black is not black, and 50% white is not white.

How about we are all members of the human race. That works. t:

 

[Kelly]

I hope it is, because I like her...but not that statement.

It was about her grandfather bringing up his family to be Americans first, she's a 3rd generation American....and thats what she feels she is....

I don't see it being able to hit 10 mil this weekend......

 

[Carp Man]

I hope it is, because I like her...but not that statement.

What the heck are we talking about ? What's wroung with her statement ? Me thinks someone has issues. I'm an American 1st, and dame proud of it.

 

[FCEEVIPER]

Well, quite obviously, 50% Hispanic is not 100% Hispanic, so she can quite rightly claim she is not 'latina.' Just as 50% black is not black, and 50% white is not white.

I didn't say she should claim to be 100% Latina and shout it out windows even the 50%, just don't hide/deny/be a shamed of the 50% that is Latina.

 

[FCEEVIPER]

It was about her grandfather bringing up his family to be Americans first, she's a 3rd generation American....and thats what she feels she is....

I don't see it being able to hit 10 mil this weekend......

Senile old coot.


For the weekend, I don't either.

 

[FCEEVIPER]

What the heck are we talking about ? What's wroung with her statement ? Me thinks someone has issues. I'm an American 1st, and dame proud of it.

I'm a American with Mexican parents, so there you go.

 

[X-Maniac]

I didn't say she should claim to be 100% Latina and shout it out windows, just don't hide/deny/be a shamed of the 50% that is Latina.

I don't think she is 'ashamed' or hiding it, but it's obviously not how she defines herself. She probably doesn't want to be pigeonholed or typecast or boxed into certain perceptions/roles/cultural criteria - and good for her! You sound like you're expecting her to behave in a certain way because of her parentage or roots, but she doesn't have to do so.

As an observation, I know America is a little obsessed with cultural identity and roots. Perhaps, as it's such a young country, people need deeper spiritual connections. The Americans I've encountered never describe themselves as 'American', it's always something else like 'Ukrainian' or 'Romanian Jewish' or 'Italian'.

The British actress Helena Bonham Carter has a British father and a mother whose roots are Spanish, Jewish, American and French. Rather than describing herself as a British Spanish Jewish American French person, Bonham Carter is simply known by her nationality as a British (or English) actress. She acknowledges her background but doesn't carry it around like a designer label that needs to be flaunted.

 

[Tony Stark]

Just for information purposes, FF had $ 122,931,780 domestic after 17 days. That means FF 2 needs $ 23,091,224 the next 6 days to keep pace. $ 3,848,537 average per day.

Well, we know that's not going to happen, but I just want to see it finish above Hulk. That would put it just below the first movie.

FF1 only had a 44% drop in week 3, where Hulk had a 56% drop in week3. It's gonna be tough with both Ratatouille and Die Hard, but I'm hoping it can stay above 10 million.

 

[FCEEVIPER]

I don't think she is 'ashamed' or hiding it, but it's obviously not how she defines herself.

That's good enough for me.

But I do understand what your saying.

 

[nintendo nerd]

I'm a American with Mexican parents, so there you go.

You speak spanish?

 

[FCEEVIPER]

Well, we know that's not going to happen, but I just want to see it finish above Hulk. That would put it just below the first movie.

FF1 only had a 44% drop in week 3, where Hulk had a 56% drop in week3. It's gonna be tough with both Ratatouille and Die Hard, but I'm hoping it can stay above 10 million.

Thin ice man, thin ice.

 

[FCEEVIPER]

You speak spanish?

Fluent.


Porque preguntas?

 

[nintendo nerd]

I'm starting to think FF2 won't beat Hulk, It's still 30 million away. Plus, there's big competition.

 

[nintendo nerd]

Fluent.


Porque preguntas?[/quot

Es que soy mexicano

 

[FCEEVIPER]

Fluent.


Porque preguntas?[/quot

Es que soy mexicano

Es todo mi compa!

 

[nintendo nerd]

Es todo mi compa!

jaja

asi es, me da mucho gusto que haya gente que habla Español en estos foros.

You think FF2 will beat the Hulk?

 

[FCEEVIPER]

jaja

asi es, me da mucho gusto que haya gente que habla Español en estos foros.

You think FF2 will beat the Hulk?

No creo, pero nada es imposible.

Okay let's stop with the Spanish before a mod gets mad. t:

 

[nintendo nerd]

No creo, pero nada es imposible.

Okay let's stop with the Spanish before a mod gets mad. t:

yes.
It would be a shame if it doesn't beat the Hulk. Unfortunately, I think the bad WOM of the first movie killed the sequel.

 

[Mr. Socko]

I think we'll beat Hulk.

 

[nintendo nerd]

I think we'll beat Hulk.

It's gonna be a tough fight.

 

[Mr. Socko]

If it doesn't, Fox really needs to start rethinking things.

 

[batdude]

I certainly hope so, because I think if it doesn't the only way we will get a sequel is if Marvel takes over, and they will probably throw the whole cast out and start over. I'm not sure anybody wants that.

 

[nintendo nerd]

I certainly hope so, because I think if it doesn't the only way we will get a sequel is if Marvel takes over, and they will probably throw the whole cast out and start over. I'm not sure anybody wants that.

Agree.

If this movie doesn't reach 140 million, at least. I think a reboot will be seriously considered by Marvel.

 

[Advanced Dark]

Agree.

If this movie doesn't reach 140 million, at least. I think a reboot will be seriously considered by Marvel.

No it won't. Fox has the rights and if Fox doesn't continue to make them they'll lose the rights. They'll make part 3 and then go forward with Silver Surfer film and then Fox will probably renegotiate a new contract or recast.

 

[Spider-Fan]

I agree with AD.

Also, the movie should reach 140, if it doesn't there is still the global market and DVD's.

Nothing is dead, and no reboot is in sight right now.