I saw a clip comparing the new U.S cash-in version of Ghost in the Shell to the original anime. I said something about how they added nothing and it was a lazy adaptation that will make millions and someone actually commented on my comment demanding that I complain about the supposed racism of the film instead. SJWs are policing people on movie threads now.

But it has me thinking about the issue. Is it racist whitewashing? Honestly, I do believe seeing white actors will make the film more of a hit in many places. Studios want to be progressive but they make movies to make money, pure and simple. Is the demand for Asian role models as big as the demand for another shitty Scarlett Johansson action movie? I doubt it. BUT, to be as cynical as Hollywood is, the biggest film market is China (India technically but Bollywood is what they watch) so wouldn't an Asian cast attract more people there if not here?

I found the so-called whitewashing controversy around Dr. Strange pretty stupid. SJWs and many Asians were upset that they made the stereotypical Asian villain into a white woman. Had they stuck to the source, I guarantee people would've cried racism. People in China don't want to see the white hero beating up an Asian dude.

I think Hollywood should release more Asian-made films stateside AND cast more Asian actors. I don't know if there are many world-class Asian-American actors and actresses because they are a tiny minority anyway and finding a star in that has to be a challenge. Look, people are racist and times aren't changing fast enough, but I don't see a conspiracy with these two films. Its just pragmatic business-dealing as usual. Can we talk about how shitty the movie looks on its own now?