On December 9, SATC's 10-episode revival of the limited drama "Just Like That... And JustLike That finally aired its first two episodes amid the expectations of loyal fans.
But...... I heard that after two episodes were broadcast, they pounced on the street???
Many people may be tempted to paraphrase Carrie's most common phrase in Sex and the City: "I couldn't help but wonder" What exactly are you dissing on this new show?
(Note: This article has a slight spoiler that has been lost, friends who do not want to read any spoilers at all, please read it carefully!) ）
As most people should know, one of the most important changes in this resurrection drama is that One of the most popular soul heroines, Samantha, did not join! The four good sisters who were originally more in love with Jin Jian in the play have now become "three musketeers", which makes many former fans feel excited about the new show.
But that's not big news. Many years ago, Samantha actor and British actress Kim Cattrall broke the news of discord with the other three heroines in the play, especially with Carrie's actor Sarah Jessica Parker.
It is rumored that it is because of the remuneration. As an executive producer that year, SJP's remuneration and voice were soaring. Kim wanted to join the other members of the show in trying to get a higher salary, but was isolated.
After that, it became an open tear.
In 2017, there were media reports that Sex and the City movie 3 canceled plans a few weeks before filming began because of Kim Cattrall's "excessive demands."
Kim Cattrall was so angry that she immediately replied on social media: "The only 'request' of the old lady is that she does not want to make a third movie, which was decided as early as 2016!" ”
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In 2018, Kim's brother died, and SJP expressed his condolences to her, which only made things worse. Kim circled her directly on social media, saying, "I don't need your love or support in this sad time. It also reads: "I'm not your friend!" Please don't use our family tragedy to build your 'good girl' persona. "The straight-forward feeling is really the true color of Samantha!
The other two heroines in the play are obviously standing on the SJP team and posting several group photos.
Back to the new drama. The absence of Samantha has already broken the hearts of many fans, and what makes many people even more uncomfortable is that the reason for Samantha's absence in "Just Like This..." is: "She is not dead, but she is no longer a part of us." ”
In a conversation between Carrie and Miranda, they explain that Samantha is upset that Carrie is no longer working as a book publisher, hurts her self-esteem, and then angrily leaves to work in London, no longer willing to reply to the other three girls' messages. "I'm not her ATM." Carrie said.
Fans are very dissatisfied with this dialogue that seems to be completely inconsistent with Samantha's personality, and seems to "poke and poke" the real relationship between the two. A large number of fans said under Kim's social media: "Without you, this show will never be the same as before." "This show doesn't deserve you."
Indeed, the treatment in the play may indeed not be so acceptable to loyal fans. But let's be honest, isn't that exactly what Sex and the City taught us more than 20 years ago? Life cannot be the ideal and perfect way it is. Carrie and Big are heartbreaking, independent and arrogant as Miranda finally learns to compromise with her family, Charlotte is so eager for children but never gets, even dashing like Samantha must face the torment of illness... Outside the play, these 4 heroines may have had a real golden friendship and family-like companionship, but because of the unfolding of their lives, they have finally made different new choices - and they do not want to be tied together again. As an audience that doesn't really understand what's going on, what reason is there to force them to still perform in front of the screen in front of the screen that no longer exists? Or do you want to make more whitewashing?
And just like that。 Maybe that's the meaning behind the new show's name. That,rather, that's it... Life always has to go on, and new dramas can still go on.
At least, the play still ends this friendship with a beautiful card, revealing a little warmth.
For many, the American drama about the lives of four 30+-year-old New York women, which began airing 23 years ago, has "epoch-making significance." In addition to contributing many of the styles that are still fashionable even today, it also profoundly shapes girls' understanding and imagination of friendship, love, desire, career and self-worth, while shaping symbols such as Brunch on Manhattan's Upper East Side, silver satin high-heeled Manolo Blahnik, and pink Cosmopolitan cocktails as part of popular culture.
And all this, is it still related to 50+ women?
In fact, many people call this new drama a "grandma's version of Sex and the City", and some people dismiss some of the styling in the play, "At this age, still dressed like this?" ”
Some people expressed shock at the wrinkles and white hair on their faces, and even more shocking, "So many wrinkles on their faces still run out to meet people?" ”
Others say that charlotte's face, which doesn't look particularly changed, "got too many shots."
Many more return to the "age gracefully" rhetoric. "When you're old, be more elegant!"
If Samantha really returns to the show, there will be a large number of people complaining: "Old like this?!!" ”
(Samantha's latest photo posted on social media.) ）
It all seems to be in response to what SJP said in an interview not long ago: "I don't know what to say to you guys, everyone has their own ideas." She has too many wrinkles! How come she doesn't have any wrinkles?! It seems that people don't want us to be able to accept ourselves as we are, and enjoy seeing us feel pain for who we are today, whether we choose to age naturally and look imperfect, or choose to make changes that make us feel better. ”
Cynthia Nixon, who plays Miranda, said more frankly in an interview: "We don't want the show to be younger, and I like that. ”
(Miranda also does a great debate about her white hair in the play.) ）
All of this comment feels a bit ironic when you think about it. Some netizens commented sharply: Isn't the most valuable thing we have absorbed from the drama "Sex and the City" not age freedom?
In addition to the age complaints, many people expressed Hmmm to the new characters who appeared in the play, especially those who appeared obviously to reflect "diversity"...
(There are already two characters in the show who have a lot of roles.) ）
But in the end, it is already 2021, as a drama about women's values, is it unreasonable to appear these new faces that present multiple values? And their appearance does make several heroines "embarrassed", making some moves that make people's toes cut the ground and "out of place"...
And just like that, life will always open a new chapter, there are unsatisfactory, noisy, powerful, but there will always be courage and wisdom to face these things, just like that.
Source: Douban, Ins
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