Audio Asylum Thread Printer

Get a view of an entire thread on one page

FAQ / News / Events

Films/DVD Asylum

Where did the word "crazy" come from?

68.80.220.198

Victor Khomenko

In Reply to: RE: No, now is EXACTLY the time for Iranian films. It is NOT the time to posted by tinear on March 07, 2012 at 08:35:56

Fascist would more appropriate. They are no more crazy than Adolf was.
The question is really very simple. If you wish to support that regime (whatever you call if for your own convenience) with your money, while it has been documented that their explosive devices killed thousands of our men, and scores of the Israelis - go ahead, this is free country.
My interest is just in bringing this fact to people's attention. Perhaps some will abstain from sending the fascists their money... that is all.
You obviously feel different. I suspect you think your money will go towards better lives for people. Truth is you either have no notion, or are in complete denial, as far as how the totalitarian regimes operate.
You might want to seek out some Iranian refugees and discuss that with them. I presume you know how the Cuban refugees felt about supporting Castro.

Edits: 03/07/12

Follow Ups:

The film was made WITHOUT Iran government support. Please, stop making yourself look silly: - tinear 13:34:35 03/07/12 (7)
" Like Farhadi's last three films, A Separation was made without any government support. The financing went without trouble much thanks to the success of About Elly.[6] The production was granted 25,000 US dollars in support from the Motion Picture Association's APSA Academy Film Fund.[7]
In September 2010, Farhadi was banned from making the film by the Iranian Ministry of Culture and Islamic Guidance, because of an acceptance speech held during an award ceremony where he expressed support for several Iranian film personalities. Notably he had wished to see the return to Iranian cinema by Mohsen Makhmalbaf, an exiled filmmaker and Iranian opposition profile, and the imprisoned political filmmaker Jafar Panahi, both of whom had been connected to the Iranian Green Movement. The ban was lifted in the beginning of October after Farhadi claimed to have been misperceived and apologized..."
Wikipedia
- Another miss for you - Victor Khomenko 14:16:42 03/07/12 (6)
  I was not talking about support. Your quote confirms what I stated earlier.
  - Well then please explain how the Iranian government profits from a private film. Iran is not a communist state - tinear 08:06:18 03/08/12 (2)
    you know?
    - We can't speak in certain terms, but we can make good assumptions - Victor Khomenko 08:33:05 03/08/12 (1)
      We know that Iran is a totalitarian state, in desperate need of money. I have seen another totalitarian state, how it operates in similar situation. All proceeds from activity abroad would be surrendered to the state. The state would then reward the person with local perks - an apartment, a car, food coupons to special distributor...
      
      Neither you nor I have any certainty in this regard, but there is a reasonable assumption that a portion of proceeds will go towards the government's needs. You yourself posted the link describing the degree of control the government has.
      
      You think the Iranian government will simply let $100M or so go past its grab?
      - RE: We can't speak in certain terms, but we can make good assumptions - Analog Scott 10:33:47 03/08/12 (0)
        
        In Reply to: RE: We can't speak in certain terms, but we can make good assumptions posted by Victor Khomenko on March 08, 2012 at 08:33:05
        
        You are just making stuff up now. 100M? I guess facts like how film financing and distribution actually works, how much money the movie has actually grossed and where that money actually goes is besides the point. But then facts usually are besides the point when hate mongering is going on.
        
        again I have to ask, do you put gas in your car? Where do you think that money goes? Heck do you use electricity at all?
        
        Do you not understand the basic need to support artists in politically oppressed countries? Of course not.
  - dude you should walk away... - Analog Scott 19:05:41 03/07/12 (0)
    This was your idiotic claim
    
    "Does it matter that most likely a portion of your ticket dollars will go towards financing Hizballah and Hamas?"
    
    Utter bullshit. Hizballah and Hamas have back end deals on this film?
    
    GET a clue!!!!!!
  - Poor guy comes completely unhinged over his hatred for America. * - mr grits 19:04:58 03/07/12 (1)
    .
    - It is his choice. I give money to the Wounded Warrior Project... - Victor Khomenko 19:24:29 03/07/12 (0)
      Someone prefers to give it to those who kills our boys. Indirectly... sure... but still.
      
      Edits: 03/07/12

Post a Followup:

FAQ

Post a Message!

Forgot Password?

Moniker (Username):
Password (Optional):
	Remember my Moniker & Password (What's this?) Eat Me
E-Mail (Optional):
Subject:

Message:	(Posts are subject to Content Rules)

Optional Link URL:
Optional Link Title:
Optional Image URL:
Upload Image:
E-mail Replies:	Automagically notify you when someone responds.

To view your new posting or follow-up, click on the RELOAD or REFRESH button on your browser.

This post is made possible by the generous support of people like you and our sponsors:

Parts Connexion