Boardwalk Empire: Cowards who don't believe movies can influence.

Why do you think advertisers put their products in movies? (product placement) Because an actor who uses the product in a tv show or movie can influence the public to use the product, or think a certain way.

Think happy meals, cigarettes in movies, liquor, and cereals loaded with sugar. Hatred and racism also has an affect, and this is very real. There is no imaginary influence on people. Its on purpose , well thought out, and targeted to its audience.

To the coward who wrote anonymously in reply to my post on antisemitism and about a jew that refused to allow jesus into his life. Was that a reason to kill him?

Historically, this is an issue that refuses to go away, and many jews have died in real life because of it.

The words I chose, spoke of anti-semitism in boardwalk empire and a problem in the real world, but you only saw this as a drama, written fictionally, in contrast, I live through hatred on a daily basis, tied only to my religion. I wear a yarmulke (head covering) and identify myself as a jew. Just as a person is a different color and hated because its not the same as thiers.

You must not be a jew, and must not be black, because you have no apparent experiences of racism or antisemitism. My Hypersensitivity as a jew, is based on realities in my life, and the need to express that showing hatred, only because of different religious views, cannot be tolerated in film or TV.

You are a coward to not give your name, and identify your race and religion, so we can see the reason for your biased point of view of the arts that cross the line and perpetuate an ugly hatred.

You asked to be heard and that your views be seen, and they will be heard, because your stupidity and tilted mind set and defending of racist antisemites must be shown to the world, that your ignorance is typical of what still exists while survivors of the holocaust die, and people forget.

Even jews forget about who they are, and what it means to be jewish. This is not the case for me, because I am jewish and I will never forget that being jewish means people will always hate me. Like your hatred for me. You cannot simply discredit the truth, to support your views, and maintain neutrality. That is my defintion of ignorance and blind hatred.

Let it go, and I will still have reason to not trust you. History speaks the truth, and jews have not changed their love of the torah, their love of god and their love of all jews. I have no hatred for people, and only defend ourselves when they threaten our lives.

Thank god I live in America, free to practice my jewish religion, and not afraid to let people know I am a jew.

Rob Tencer


Anonymous has left a new comment on your post "Boardwalk empire antisemitic undertones similar to...":

I have to post a comment about the article here. The author has written something that is alarmist and biased to such an extent that it begs for a rebuttal.

It is true that the Jewish character in question is murdered by a Gentile. Why? Quite obviously, if you actually watch the episode, this is because the Jewish character has done the following:

1. Murdered an extremely important criminal turned informant/witness in cold blood.

2. Taken money for this murder from the corrupt politician who is the Gentile's enemy.

3. In the process of murdering the witness has caused irreparable damage to the Gentile's (his boss's) thus-far successful career.

In addition the Gentile is under extreme stress at home in his marriage.

One character HAPPENS to be Jewish, the other HAPPENS to be Gentile. Jews are shown in both a negative and positive light throughout the first season. As are Gentiles, as are African Americans, as are Italian Americans, as are Irish Americans.

The portrayal of a Jewish character in fictional media as anything more than a saint, a martyr, and/or a victim is itself the expression of some courage, the writers should be applauded for DARING to realistically portray a Jew as human and fallible, dare we even say evil?

It is VERY far from anti-Semitism to show one character murdering another when the one being murdered has lied, killed for hire, and caused the murderer to take the fall for it, is it?

Really writer, your hypersensitivity is a textbook example of crying wolf on something which does not merit it in the least just because you DO NOT LIKE what the show has to say, i.e. Jews can be bad too (bad in a realistic way, not as some larger than life Rothstein legend who we all know is not an everyday sort of character).

A quote for you by a Jew about this topic -

"Fighting anti-Semitism seems to be for some Jews more important than any other expression of Jewishness ... The danger appears when one becomes dependent upon them for one's identity, so that one begins to need anti-Semitism."
Stanislaw Krajewski

And by the way I will bet you a large sum that you do not have the belief in free speech and democratic debate to EVER post my comment. Surprise me...

Why can't HBO make Spartacus type shows?

Why can't HBO make Spartacus type shows?

While HBO's ROME was heavy on story lines, it was weak on everything else, including an anti-climatic ending. While New York Socialites fell in love with some of the characters, we felt cheated that HBO, cut the show short. The main actors were quickly gobbled up for US TV networks.

While researching this post, I found this bit of terrific news about HBO's ROME:

Rome creator Bruno Heller has finished the script for the sequel which will be set in Germany four years after the show ended. Both lead actors Ray Stevenson (Titus Pullo) and Kevin McKidd (Lucius Vorenus) will be back. Apperently, Vorenus survived the show after all. The HBO original series lasted two seasons.

Also, while researching spartacus, I found the history of the real spartacus:

was kirk douglas the best spartacus?

Rome needed workers to maintain its wealth. The first conquered people were welcomed as Roman citizens, but after 265BC, many conquered people were auctioned off as slaves. A great deal of the grandeur of Rome was created by the grueling labor of slaves.

A slave named Spartacus led a revolt against the Romans 73BC. Spartacus built an army of thousands of soldiers from slaves he and his followers liberated. The slaves resisted the Roman army for more than two years and plundered the Italian countryside.

The Roman councils sent an army of 40,000 soldiers to defeat the slave revolt. Spartacus was killed in battle, but six thousand of his soldiers were taken prisoner and crucified. Crucifixion is a form of execution where the prisoner is nailed to a cross and left to die a slow, painful death. Crosses stretched for miles along the Apian Way, one of Rome’s most traveled roadways. They served as a gruesome reminder of the strength and the brutality of the Roman army.

Then there is the starz version of the spartacus history:

The historical Spartacus lived from 109 to 71 BC. A slave and gladiator, he led an uprising against the Roman Republic in 73 BC. With 200 followers, he escaped the gladiator school of Lentulus Batiatus, the male basis for the character presumably played by Lawless. Spartacus was eventually joined by 140,000 escaped slaves; together they successfully fought the Republic until their defeat in early 71 BC. Unlike the famous crucifixion scene in the popular 1960 movie, Spartacus’ body was never found.

Zena lesbian princess warrior is unclothed in Spartacus!!! Xena: Warrior Princess star Lucy Lawless

Watching lucy lawless naked, I suddenly remembered how crazy lesbians were for zena the princess warrior. I was thinking that they must be orgasmic over finally seeing zena unclothed. Spartacus blood guts and zena unclothed

As with Xena: Warrior Princess, the show will also feature strong female characters. “I come from the Joss Whedon camp, so I love strong women, and I love big sweeping romantic arcs that will probably end badly, just like Joss always does,” showrunner Steven DeKnight (Smallville, Buffy the Vampire Slayer)

The action-adventure series will also include gay characters, both male and female. “All of the above,” Tapert says.

What do new york socialites think about Spartacus compared to new york socialites in High Society?

Spartacus is the most violent and graphic tv show ever made.

If you casually turn it on, it looks like a russell crowe djimon hounsou scene from the 2000 oscar winning movie, Gladiator.

Another look, you would swear your watching the movie 300.

But if you watch longer than a glance, you will be awarded with a very nude zena princess warrior (lucy lawless). Lucy lawless as Lucretia, and please note that Lucretia is in charge.

Spartacus is played by Australian Andy Whitfield.

The storylines are rich in revenge, love, sex, blood, desire and lust.

The hybrid tv show for Starz satellite is much better than any HBO or Showtime production, or anything they have purchased or co-produced with the UK. The show, which ends the first season tonight, is being produced for Starz Entertainment, the premium cable network, which estimates that each episode will cost over $2 million.

Because New York Socialites love their HBO, they are equally goo goo over this Starz premium channel's grand marquee.

If this is the type of quality, and budget that the Starz satellite network has in store for us, than keep me subscribed.

If you don't have the Starz satellite network, try to watch the show on hulu, torrent, DVD or any way you can, because you will be missing the greatest show to ever be on the small screen. (IMDB.com says you can watch full episodes online)

Lucy Lawless vs. Devorah Rose

The new york socialites in high society, on the other hand, while they try to garner media attention, the show does have violent fight scenes, but as of yet I have not seen any blood on the show. If they continue throwing champagne glasses, I am certain we will see blood.

final note: we wish a full recovery from cancer, to the star of spartacus, (no, not lucy lawless, the other star Andy Whitfield) The second season was postponed due to the ill health of Andy Whitfield, who was diagnosed with cancer. (was it skin cancer?)

 Another update: Andy Whitfield had an untimely death. We are saddened by his death.

HBO may have finally surpassed the Spartacus series with one of their own. "Game of thrones" is the newest HBO series going into its second season. It has every bit the same level of production, quality and story lines as the Spartacus series, and it might even be better because of the acting of a little person named Peter D, and a large cast of unforgettable characters.