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more about #borat meritxell: an erotic life: I'm actually more offended that they took out the MJ-related scene. It just shows that they don't have the balls to own up to the offensive-humor scht... more » Caitfish: I think the variation between these reviews spells out one thing for me more than ever: I'm just going to have to see it myself to decide. I'm torn o... more » ab33: "Many critics were shocked that the film was only rated R, since Brüno is shown pantomiming oral sex in great detail and using a fire extinguisher an... more » queenieinmanhattan: I'm not planning to see this, but I have to say: every time the commercial comes on, I snort/laugh at the "Darfive" line. It's perfection, and makes ... more » Helen Valentine: I'm trying to figure out whether or not I agree with the NYT quote. On the one hand, yes, in order for the movie to work it has to play on dated, pote... more » heykoukla: Ron Paul, "aggressively hetero" deer hunters, the audience at a cage fight and Latoya Jackson - going for some really tough targets there, isn't he? more » FashionShowAtLunch: I thought the NYT got it right: "Lampooning homophobia has become an acceptable, almost unavoidable form of homophobic humor"... It's supposed to be ... more » andBegorrah: What irks me is knowing that for the next 8 months we'll have to hear straight, white, fratty guys doing lispy, fey homophobic impressions under the a... more » thegogglesdonothing: In regard to the headline, I personally think that 'funny' and 'offensive' are far from mutually exclusive terms. As far as Bruno goes, I'm sure I'll... more » lalaland13: I have been thinking about this movie far too much and trying to figure out why it puts me off so much. Is it the ambush comedy stuff? Is it the meann... more » Dodgergirl: I thought Newsweek had a pretty good take on the problems with the movie here: http://www.newsweek.com/id/205835 Among other things, Bruno's sexuall... more » Rooo sez BISH PLZ: Sascha makes me roll my eyes a *lot*, but he gets a big pass this time for letting that baby give the best BISH PLZ face I've seen like ever. Any cha... more » Zombies make the heart grow fonder: I am not sure if I want to see this movie because I have truly grown tired of Hollywood exploiting stupid. I caved and saw both Year One and Transfor... more » KathrynwithaY loves Joan Collins: That baby is sort of giving off the "Bish Plz" vibe. I kind of feel the same way about going to see this tomorrow with my friend who is OVERLY excite... more » LadyFabulous: The lyrics urging North and South Korea to stop fighting since they both look Chinese haunt me still. And my decision to see this has been made. (I wo... more » BrutallyHonestBabes (aka Mrs. Sarah.of.a.Lesser.Hobbit): I will make love explosion all over Bruno on Saturday. more » Trulymadlyme: Almost every critic was unperturbed by the film's ridiculous depiction of gay men, which they reasoned was OK since the film is actually mocking homo... more » Remedios Varo can't see no huevos.: From a distance, I thought that was Lindsay Lohan on the cover. more » Hana Maru, used up old slutbag on the pole: True confession: I grew up not knowing there were different kinds of steak. My parents grilled steak at home to well done and we smothered it with s... more » elcee: I'm not ashamed to say j'adore Allure. a lot. despite the fact that they do have some throw-back pieces in there from time to time (the Mrs. Borat thi... more » -
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Critics Laugh At Brüno, So It Must Not Be Offensive
Half the point of Brüno is to stir up controversy, and it's been successful, with many questioning the film's depiction of homosexuals. But according to critics it's funny, so who cares if it's "the swishy gay equivalent of blackface?" More » -
#coverlies
Allure Takes Us Back To A Time Before Feminism
The February issue of Allure has a decidedly retro feel, with articles that will transport you back to the less-enlightened era of your choosing.
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