MSSP - Matt and Shane watch Get Out

Summary

The transcript captures a conversation discussing the movie 'Get Out' and its reception, with the speakers expressing their dislike for the film and critiquing its portrayal of race relations. They also touch upon broader themes of cultural appropriation, white privilege, and the tendency for certain movies to be overhyped by a particular demographic. The dialogue is laced with humor and sarcasm, reflecting the speakers' opinions on societal issues and the film industry.

Takeaways

• 🎥 The speakers discuss their experience watching the movie 'Get Out' and express their negative opinions about it.
• 👎 They criticize the movie for being overhyped and not living up to the praises it received from some audiences and critics.
• 😡 The conversation includes a discussion of a hate crime incident that the speakers experienced before watching the movie.
• 📣 There's a strong sentiment against what they perceive as 'white guilt' movies and the idea that such films are being pushed for political correctness.
• 🤔 The speakers question the motives behind making and promoting movies like 'Get Out', suggesting it's a form of propaganda.
• 😒 They argue that the movie lacks subtlety and comes across as overly obvious and cliché in its attempt at social commentary.
• 😅 The humor in the conversation comes from the speakers' sarcastic remarks about the movie and the broader implications of its popularity.
• 👀 The speakers also touch on the topic of cultural appropriation and the role of race in modern society and media.
• 🤷‍♂️ There's a sense of confusion and disbelief at the positive reception 'Get Out' has received, especially from certain demographics.
• 🏠 A lighter moment in the conversation involves a discussion about gentrification and a humorous take on how it could be portrayed in media.
• 🎬 The speakers compare 'Get Out' to other movies, such as 'Django Unchained', which they regard as a better execution of a film dealing with racial issues.

Q & A

What event did the speakers experience before watching the movie 'Get Out'?

The speakers experienced a hate crime and assault before watching the movie 'Get Out'.

Where did the speakers go to watch the movie 'Get Out'?

The speakers went to a United Artists theater on Columbus Boulevard to watch 'Get Out'.

What was the general opinion of the movie 'Get Out' among the speakers?

The speakers did not enjoy 'Get Out', describing it as expensive and not living up to the hype.

What did the speakers think about the reviews of 'Get Out'?

The speakers found the reviews of 'Get Out' to be overly positive and not reflective of their own experience with the movie.

What was the speakers' view on the portrayal of white people in 'Get Out'?

The speakers felt that the portrayal of white people in 'Get Out' was cliché and lacked subtlety, coming across as propaganda.

What other movie did the speakers compare 'Get Out' to?

The speakers compared 'Get Out' to 'Django', which they felt was a better movie.

What was the speakers' opinion on the cultural relevance of 'Get Out'?

The speakers believed that 'Get Out' was trying to be culturally relevant but ended up being more of a cliché and not as subversive as it aimed to be.

What did the speakers discuss regarding the concept of 'white privilege'?

The speakers discussed 'white privilege' in a sarcastic manner, noting that despite their claims of privilege, they still faced financial struggles.

What was the speakers' reaction to the ending of 'Get Out'?

The speakers were surprised and disappointed by the ending of 'Get Out', feeling that it added to the overall negative impression of the movie.

What incident occurred after the speakers left the theater?

After leaving the theater, a black man asked the speakers to take a picture with him, which made the speakers feel uncomfortable due to the recent hate crime they experienced.