Sexism in the movies.

methosivanhoe · July 20th, 2011, 10:37 PM

Sexism Watch: Sigourney Weaver Can’t Be An Action Star But Harrison Ford Can...

Sigourney Weaver is the mother of the female action hero. Her Ellen Ripley gave us a woman who was not afraid to be a woman and to kick some serious ass. As the second film (and best in my humble opinion) Aliens, celebrates its 25th anniversary this week, Weaver has been making the rounds of the press.

In an interview with Moviefone she talked about wanting to play Ripley one more time but that the studio wouldn’t be interested in her because she is over 60.

That’s so sad and sexist cause the studios have no problem having men over 60 be action heroes. Liam Neeson who will be 60 next year has been rediscovered as an action star. And remember Red with Bruce Willis (he’s in his late 50s)? And aren’t Sylvester Stallone and Arnold Schwarzenegger making comebacks?

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**pharoahegypt** · July 20th, 2011, 11:11 PM

yup. but as you correctly point out... they're men...!!!

despite Sigy having more talent in her little finger than either arnie or stallone; she wont get cast in any major roles at her age. shame, but truth of the glamourous Hollywood world of movies..!!

methosivanhoe · July 20th, 2011, 11:18 PM

does it matter that they're men?

what should matter is the fact that she's a damn good actress who has proven herself time and time again in action roles... her age shouldn't be a factor... just blatent sexism that should have been stamped out by now

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**zorro4l** · September 26th, 2011, 02:32 AM

unfurtunely sigourney has the right about those characters in the movies, is almost imposible see in a movie a mature woman in action scenes.

but in red, we have the best example of a mature women kicking seriously ass, i reffer to the cute 70 years old, damme Helen Mirren (i love her) i was stunned, watching her with this machine gun wearing these beauty dress halston 80's style.

but i just remember to Mrs. Mirren in those character, i'm trying to think in someone else & i can't.

sorry for my english.

July 20th, 2011, 10:37 PM	#1
methosivanhoe Senior Member Join Date: Jul 2011 Location: Gallifrey, constellation of Kasterborous Posts: 204 Thanks: 92 Thanked 2,622 Times in 205 Posts	Sexism in the movies. Sexism Watch: Sigourney Weaver Can’t Be An Action Star But Harrison Ford Can... Sigourney Weaver is the mother of the female action hero. Her Ellen Ripley gave us a woman who was not afraid to be a woman and to kick some serious ass. As the second film (and best in my humble opinion) Aliens, celebrates its 25th anniversary this week, Weaver has been making the rounds of the press. In an interview with Moviefone she talked about wanting to play Ripley one more time but that the studio wouldn’t be interested in her because she is over 60. That’s so sad and sexist cause the studios have no problem having men over 60 be action heroes. Liam Neeson who will be 60 next year has been rediscovered as an action star. And remember Red with Bruce Willis (he’s in his late 50s)? And aren’t Sylvester Stallone and Arnold Schwarzenegger making comebacks? M __________________ To view links or images in signatures your post count must be 0 or greater. You currently have 0 posts.

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pharoahegypt Vintage Member Join Date: Dec 2007 Location: Middle England Posts: 4,491 Thanks: 10,176 Thanked 43,617 Times in 4,154 Posts	yup. but as you correctly point out... they're men...!!! despite Sigy having more talent in her little finger than either arnie or stallone; she wont get cast in any major roles at her age. shame, but truth of the glamourous Hollywood world of movies..!! __________________ Arguing with a intelligent person is hard; but arguing with a stupid person is impossible!

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methosivanhoe Senior Member Join Date: Jul 2011 Location: Gallifrey, constellation of Kasterborous Posts: 204 Thanks: 92 Thanked 2,622 Times in 205 Posts	does it matter that they're men? what should matter is the fact that she's a damn good actress who has proven herself time and time again in action roles... her age shouldn't be a factor... just blatent sexism that should have been stamped out by now M __________________ To view links or images in signatures your post count must be 0 or greater. You currently have 0 posts.

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September 26th, 2011, 02:32 AM	#4
zorro4l Vintage Member Join Date: Dec 2010 Posts: 2,472 Thanks: 102,047 Thanked 52,257 Times in 2,456 Posts	unfurtunely sigourney has the right about those characters in the movies, is almost imposible see in a movie a mature woman in action scenes. but in red, we have the best example of a mature women kicking seriously ass, i reffer to the cute 70 years old, damme Helen Mirren (i love her) i was stunned, watching her with this machine gun wearing these beauty dress halston 80's style. but i just remember to Mrs. Mirren in those character, i'm trying to think in someone else & i can't. sorry for my english.