The new Ghostbusters film has gathered tons of praise and criticism. Threats of boycotting the new film started the minute the rendition was announced by director, Paul Feig. Feig’s idea to center the film around a hilarious all-female cast brought complaints from people claiming the film was just “appease feminists.” However, Feig continued to ignore the haters via social media. He claimed he was just trying to make a hilarious movie.
Unless it was to feature the funniest people I know, male or female. Which was what the original did. #enough https://t.co/25ySsylxk5
— Paul Feig (@paulfeig) July 9, 2015
In fact, Feig stands by his Ghostbusters remake so much that he is taking all of the hate in stride.
Not blocking or deleting. I hear you all and appreciate all your input, good or bad. Thanks. https://t.co/pxZsWGeNyL
— Paul Feig (@paulfeig) July 8, 2015
The Ghostbusters remake, which will feature Melissa McCarthy, Kristen Wiig, Kate McKinnon and Leslie Jones, continues to be the subject of fodder for Twitter trolls everywhere. In fact, the latest social media uproar is from those complaining that African-American Leslie Jones’ “street-smart” character teaming up with three academic white women (McCarthy, Wiig and McKinnon). Calling it a case of “casual racism,” Twitter trolls attacked Feig’s film once again. This time going after the female cast, especially Jones.
I think today will be the day I get rid of Twitter. Gonna really be thinking on it. Not sure I want to need it anymore. Know what I mean?
— Leslie Jones ???? (@Lesdoggg) March 8, 2016
Feig wasn’t having any of it. He quickly came to Jones’ defense.
Don't leave us, @Lesdoggg. You are a goddess & one of the warmest funniest forces of nature I know. Fuck the haters. https://t.co/rwh8CIxCk4
— Paul Feig (@paulfeig) March 8, 2016
And haters, attack me all you want but when you attack and insult my cast, you've crossed the line. Grow up and leave my cast alone.
— Paul Feig (@paulfeig) March 8, 2016
No, they're attacking my cast personally. Look at @Lesdoggg mentions. They're going after her and @melissamccarthy. https://t.co/xhq0iXwmPx
— Paul Feig (@paulfeig) March 8, 2016
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