• Smoking in Movies
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[IMG]http://i46.tinypic.com/j0gmt0.jpg[/IMG] So apparently this is a real thread made by someone who is clearly concerned with smoking in film. In fact, while googleing "smoking in movies", I came across a site that is dedicated to defending those who are exposed to the horrors of a character smoking. Because I think chain smoking shows a lot about a character, I was looking for some movies that involved the main character smoking. What are some good ones? Yeah I know I'm weird for asking. [b]What are some good movies with main characters who smoke?[/b] [b]Do you think it's okay to show cigarettes in today's movies?[/b] The Vicious Kind [IMG]http://i48.tinypic.com/2hs1d8g.jpg[/IMG] Fight Club [IMG]http://i47.tinypic.com/2cys6j5.jpg[/IMG] Rushmore [IMG]http://i50.tinypic.com/14cth0o.jpg[/IMG] Fuck it, even Youth in Revolt [IMG]http://i49.tinypic.com/vxozme.jpg[/IMG]
You forgot every western ever made.
[QUOTE=Lambadvanced;23019587]You forgot every western ever made.[/QUOTE] Yeah you're right. I threw some modern movies up there because now more than ever people are crazy about showing a cigarette anywhere.
They're overreacting, as usual.
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James Bond smokes :smug:
Ol' Clint eastwood [img]http://ippikiookami.files.wordpress.com/2007/11/anonymous-clint-eastwood-8401033.jpg[/img]
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I know the guy in The Hurt Locker smoked.
I don't think smoking should be in rated G animated films but other than that I have no problem with it as it is part of the character.
Fact: Smoking cigarettes, cigars, and pipes are the best props for actors. EVER.
crulle de vil smokes in 101 dalmatians they should make it rated R
[QUOTE=Thirteen;23020136]crulle de vil smokes in 101 dalmatians they should make it rated R[/QUOTE] I agree. I think smoking in movies is pretty cool. One more prop that may show people have habits, brings them down to a normal status almost for me.
[QUOTE=Mac2468;23020096]I don't think smoking should be in rated G animated films but other than that I have no problem with it as it is part of the character.[/QUOTE] As thirteen said, the bitch in 101 Dalmatians smoked, and her character would be MUCH different without that. Hell, even the animated Alice In Wonderland I think was rated at least PG and the caterpillar uses the hookah like each scene he's in.
Is this a joke? No one actually cares about smoking in movies in fact smoking is less controversial now than it has been in years.
[QUOTE=stepat201;23021513]Is this a joke? No one actually cares about smoking in movies in fact smoking is less controversial now than it has been in years.[/QUOTE] You have to check that website out. You'll crack up.
[QUOTE=Dark Kite;23020112]Fact: Smoking cigarettes, cigars, and pipes are the best props for actors. EVER.[/QUOTE] [img]http://www.filmdope.com/Gallery/ActorsJ/8591-10106.gif[/img] [editline]12:12AM[/editline] [QUOTE=Thirteen;23020136]crulle de vil smokes in 101 dalmatians they should make it rated R[/QUOTE] She is the evil character, it is more anti-smoking... Would you want to be anything like her? They aren't making her look 'cool and hip'.
How about you forget Chinatown!? [IMG]http://i2.photobucket.com/albums/y12/FISTltsniper/1974.jpg[/IMG]
I just thought that I'd point out that at no point in the movie "Thank You For Smoking" does any character ever actually smoke. [editline]10:10AM[/editline] If you don't believe me just watch it.
I remember reading in the Bombay times years ago that they banned smoking in movies (in India). I think they lifted that ban a while ago though. To be honest, the whole affair is just dumb. I've seen tons of movies with smoking in them, and I don't smoke.
[QUOTE=redking;23029300]I just thought that I'd point out that at no point in the movie "Thank You For Smoking" does any character ever actually smoke. [editline]10:10AM[/editline] If you don't believe me just watch it.[/QUOTE] I've seen the movie, and I'm fairly certain that I saw the main character smoking on several occasions [editline]10:33PM[/editline] Nevermind, you're right
[QUOTE=redking;23029300]I just thought that I'd point out that at no point in the movie "Thank You For Smoking" does any character ever actually smoke. [editline]10:10AM[/editline] If you don't believe me just watch it.[/QUOTE] Oh wow my bad. I thought I saw Aaron Eckhart smoking or something. I'll take it out.
I disagree with people that think smoking on movies is a bad influence. Just because john McClain does doesn't mean im going to start.
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When I was in middle school or something they school was making the argument that if someone smokes in a movie that it should automatically be R rated because the fact that the characters smoking in the movie look cool, the kids watching the movie will want to imitate it to get that cool look. I think that is a terrible argument and I think that smoking shouldn't be a concern in the movie. There are far worse things in movies than smoking.
Ever seen [I]Double Indemnity[/I]? [IMG]http://3.bp.blogspot.com/_V4B6Gb9FovU/Sw4JbyEbduI/AAAAAAAAAw8/SRyFdoXSHYc/s1600/DoubleIndemnity-neff_keyes7[1].jpg[/IMG]
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Goodfellas, Godfather, Shutter Island [editline]10:56PM[/editline] [QUOTE=Dr. Freeman;23070923][img]http://skeptisys.files.wordpress.com/2008/02/smoking.jpg[/img][/QUOTE] It's safe to say that that thing probably comes to $300-$500 USD EASILY now. The place I work at sells your basic Marlboro's for like $60 a carton.
[QUOTE=Juice_Layer;23070992]Goodfellas, Godfather, Shutter Island [editline]10:56PM[/editline] It's safe to say that that thing probably comes to $300-$500 USD EASILY now. The place I work at sells your basic Marlboro's for like $60 a carton.[/QUOTE] Don't forget that little thing he uses to hold them.
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