Like most people, I expect you go to the movies to be entertained.Well, of course. But then I’m not a ‘Guardian’; columnist, who clearly goes to the movies to be OUTRAGED!
Affleck wouldn’t dream of suggesting that the US had clean hands in events such as its historic support for the Shah of Iran, but recycling the most egregious myths about gender-based violence is, apparently, another matter. I don’t want to spoil the plot for anyone who hasn’t seen the film, but one of its key themes is the notion that it’s childishly easy to get away with making false allegations of rape and domestic violence.Well, isn’t it?
I’m wondering why men who have seen the film aren’t up in arms – please tell me they are – about the portrayal of their sex as a bunch of credulous idiots.Well, maybe because it’s exactly how the progressives have trained them to think of themselves, perhaps?
… let’s go back to that report I mentioned earlier, and what it had to say about false allegations of rape and domestic violence. Starmer described them as “very rare” and went on to say something that might have been written with Gone Girl in mind. “In recent years we have worked hard to dispel the damaging myths and stereotypes that are associated with these cases,” he observed with a hint of weariness. Everyone who works in this area knows what he means, and foremost among those myths is the idea that victims can’t be trusted. It’s a favourite theme of the Daily Mail, which is always ready to clear its front page to highlight cases of men who have been acquitted of rape, without pointing out that false allegations are rare.Some ‘victims’ can’t be trusted, Joan, and worst of all, they are often multiple accusers who are never punished and are treated as if they hadn’t previously cried wolf on numerous occasions.
Raising that in a film is a perfectly legitimate point to make, even if it doesn’t accord with feminist dogma.
Joan Smith doesn't understand that most men abhor rape (except gang rape, which has a 90% approval rating by its participants).
ReplyDeleteMost men would like to smack the crap out of a rapist. So isn't it the case that the (FTA: 35) falsely accused were drawn into an horrific nightmare? Isn't it the case that a film is more likely to be based on a nightmare rather than a good night's sleep?
I have not read any of her output, but I presume Smith doesn't hope to sell too many soporific books about humdrum, everyday events.
And when it comes to domestic violence - I manage to avoid physical injury by not associating with violent types and not giving lip to people much bigger and stronger than I.
I never though Alfneck was much of an actor but after his latest pro-Islam outburst I'll not be laying down any money for a flick he's in.
ReplyDeleteLooking at Smith's picture it's pretty obvious that this ugly woman really wants men to abuse her.
ReplyDeleteFantasising that we're all sexual predators, she lives in hope that one day we'll get round to paying her some much-needed attention too.
I would gladly oblige were it not for the risk of becoming impotent for life upon entering her bedroom.
Doctors call this the Jack Dromey effect, after the husband of steel-gusseted, trouser-wearing MP Harriet Harman.
I suspect that false rape allegations are much higher than statistics would suggest. After all it's as difficult, if not more so, to prove conclusively that a rape didn't happen as to prove that it did.
ReplyDeleteUnless there is irrefutable evidence, such as CCTV, that the false accuser lied, then there is unlikely to be a prosecution. The police may strongly suspect a false accusation but are unlikely to take matters further without such evidence.
Of course, that isn't even counting those cases where the police don't even suspect lying.
I saw the film.
ReplyDeleteIt was a thriller about a character who, rather than being evil, was, in everday terms, mad.
It had nothing to say about ordinary domestic violence.
Affleck is an actor. His role in this film has nothing to do with his views on Islam, or vice versa.
ReplyDeleteUnless you want to go all Guardianista and get 'offended' by his views.
"Unless you want to go all Guardianista and get 'offended' by his views."
ReplyDeleteNo, he's perfectly entitled to hold them.
I won't fund holders of such views though, however tangentially.
"Isn't it the case that a film is more likely to be based on a nightmare rather than a good night's sleep?"
ReplyDeleteFilms would be rather less interesting if Joan had gone into the movie-making business, I suspect...
"Doctors call this the Jack Dromey effect..."
*chuckles*
"I suspect that false rape allegations are much higher than statistics would suggest. "
Me too.
"Affleck is an actor. His role in this film has nothing to do with his views on Islam, or vice versa."
Indeed so. Mel Gibson's as mad as a box of frogs, but 'Lethal Weapon' & 'Mad Max' are still great films.