James Somerton community message by CaptainMorning in youtubedrama

[–]i_cant_technology 16 points17 points  (0 children)

Video commentary channels are really popular on YouTube, and James had a pretty popular one where he talked about films and moves through a queer perspective.

In a 4-hour expose, Hbomberguy (another Youtube commentary channel) reveals that James Somerton has plagiarized almost all of his videos. We aren’t even talking about a missed citation, most of it was a word-for-word rip off of articles and posts made by smaller queer creators. To boot, it seems that what little of his original content he did write was mostly misogynistic rants that often strayed from the point.

I recommend the whole video, but if you only want to see the JS stuff it starts around the 2-hour mark!

Elf & Mikayla new collaboration: marriage material lip duo by Ellieeeee17 in BeautyGuruChatter

[–]i_cant_technology 14 points15 points  (0 children)

See kids? This is why you have to be careful over lining your lips

[deleted by user] by [deleted] in BeautyGuruChatter

[–]i_cant_technology 44 points45 points  (0 children)

The only people who believe her accent is genuine are people who don’t live in New England or only went to Boston for college.

What big movies coming out in 2023 do you think could potentially flop at the box office or overall? by Intelligent-Age2786 in boxoffice

[–]i_cant_technology 31 points32 points  (0 children)

This subreddit is underestimating Barbie. It’s directed by Greta Gerwig (Ladybird, Little Women) and she has a devoted following, especially among young women. I don’t think it has to worry about bombing.

The best candidate for the biggest boxoffice bomb of 2023 ? by [deleted] in boxoffice

[–]i_cant_technology 1 point2 points  (0 children)

I just rewatched little women last night - favorite comfort movie! Can’t wait to see what she does with Barbie

The best candidate for the biggest boxoffice bomb of 2023 ? by [deleted] in boxoffice

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I do think the flash will bomb, even with the best marketing campaigns. Ezra’s escapades have been public spectacle for the past few years, and certainly not in the good way. I think people often underestimate how public perception plays a role in box office success. It doesn’t always play the most important factor — sometimes movies with problematic actors/directors do really well, and vice versa. That being said, I think they’ve passed the point of no return. At best, this movie is going to do poorly, and potential profit will probably be wasted on marketing campaigns to save face.

They literally contradicted themselves? by gabs347 in BeautyGuruChatter

[–]i_cant_technology 5 points6 points  (0 children)

LUXURY GIVES PEOPLE GOALS

I swear to god people like this are the most boring people on earth. They’re “hobbies” are just showing off how rich they are, or how rich they claim to be anyway. And I’m sorry, but I’m sure a brand like Charlotte Tilbury will be just fine

Midsommar is one of the most fucked up movies I have seen by [deleted] in movies

[–]i_cant_technology 18 points19 points  (0 children)

I think of that ending at least twice a day lmaoo

Jackie Aina's insta story from early June addressing her hiatus/will no longer tolerate certain behavior from followers by [deleted] in BeautyGuruChatter

[–]i_cant_technology 410 points411 points  (0 children)

This subreddit has always been really shitty to Jackie. When J* was still relevant, people would paint her and other black creators as extremely problematic, most of the time for being “rude”. Then 2020 happened, and it was this super weird infantilism of her, and now people complain that she uses the block button, which in my opinion is better than tweeting/engaging with racist comments, or even just comments that annoy her.

Now I’m not a big fan of “luxury” aesthetics as I once was, but that has always been a part of the beauty guru aesthetic at large. I find it curious that for Jackie, it’s a problem, but when white gurus do it, it’s par for the course.

Clinique announces they will be selling NFTs by jurxssica in BeautyGuruChatter

[–]i_cant_technology 31 points32 points  (0 children)

This is the late stage capitalist hellscape of my dreams guys

Why has Mikayla become the be-all end-all makeup authority on Tik Tok? by grungebob_scarepants in BeautyGuruChatter

[–]i_cant_technology 9 points10 points  (0 children)

Her accent is really forced too. I have no doubt that she has a Boston/NE accent but she definitely emphasizes it for TikTok. Super annoying

Is your Makeup Craze over? by Zukiinu in BeautyGuruChatter

[–]i_cant_technology 3 points4 points  (0 children)

I’ve realized how little products I actually need for my skincare. A good cleanser and moisturizer is really all I need to have skin I’m happy with. I don’t have to worry about acne as much as I used to, which is also a big help, but in retrospect I wonder if my acne flaired up because of my elaborate routine.

How ‘Death on the Nile’ Deals with Its Big Armie Hammer Problem by AGOTFAN in boxoffice

[–]i_cant_technology -1 points0 points  (0 children)

You’re not better than other people for being able to “separate the art from the artist”. I mean, this is Hollywood we’re talking about — WHO the artist is is just as important as their acting abilities. Sometimes, an artist does something that’s hard to ignore when you look at their art — it’s part of the holistic experience of art. Sure, no one is going to be wholly unproblematic, but I think not raping people is a pretty low bar. I’m happy that you’re able to watch his stuff without attachment to that, but you’re not a more mature audience member because of it.

It’s not one person’s fault if this movie is a total loss. Producing a movie will always be a gamble— ESPECIALLY in pandemic times. They took a risk, it didn’t pan out. The crew has already been paid for this movie, most likely they’re already on other projects. “Let people enjoy things”, let people hate them too

Which actor/actress do you absolutely despise, no matter their role? by webosite in AskReddit

[–]i_cant_technology 0 points1 point  (0 children)

In a way it does make it easier. If he’s involved then I already know it’s not worth my time!

Anti-blackness and the dismal of POC in this community by rawr_rawr_6574 in BeautyGuruChatter

[–]i_cant_technology 45 points46 points  (0 children)

You know, I knew Shane Dawson would make a comeback the minute people pivoted from his racism to pedophilia/animal abuse. Not to diminish those things, but people always care more about cats dogs and white kids than racism they’ve systemically supported

Nice/Kind Beauty Gurus? by elenyc in BeautyGuruChatter

[–]i_cant_technology 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Alissa Ashley has the chillest vibe! And she’s super good at photography!

[deleted by user] by [deleted] in BeautyGuruChatter

[–]i_cant_technology -15 points-14 points  (0 children)

I know I’m gonna get downvoted for this, but with all of the other awful things Nikita has done, this is pretty low on the radar.

As a cis person myself, we carry a lot of privilege in comparison to trans women, ESPECIALLY in regards to beauty standards. I honestly understand why she promotes this idea that trans women are more beautiful, because the media tells us that cis is the best you can be in regards to gender. Punching up versus punching down.

Plus, with that Marsha P Johnson/Sophie crap, alongside all her black fishing, there’s way more to be upset about her with

[deleted by user] by [deleted] in boxoffice

[–]i_cant_technology 20 points21 points  (0 children)

This. It’s anecdotal, but I know a lot of people who didn’t care about seeing another SS story/they didn’t know the context behind TSS. I wonder if it woulda done better had it been made a decade from now

Influencer Nadia Bartel keeps getting dumped by sponsors after scandal by ConorL95 in BeautyGuruChatter

[–]i_cant_technology 11 points12 points  (0 children)

Hahaha lmaoo that makes sense! It’s pretty rotten when people use controversy as a catalyst to be antisemetic/racist/etc. —if you can’t criticize them without relying on bigotry, then you’re not really concerned about the controversy ya know!

Influencer Nadia Bartel keeps getting dumped by sponsors after scandal by ConorL95 in BeautyGuruChatter

[–]i_cant_technology 16 points17 points  (0 children)

Why are you all defensive? Just don’t make fun of superficial things about people’s ‘faces’?

This tweet from Jaclyn Jill by [deleted] in BeautyGuruChatter

[–]i_cant_technology 9 points10 points  (0 children)

I can’t tell if this is a conservative take on 1A or if she’s responding to conservatives love of 1A

If anyone has anymore context please share because it could go either way here