Tag: Benedict Cumberbatch
Boycott ‘Zoolander 2’ for its offensive “cartoonish” trans character
The long awaited sequel to the hit Zoolander is planned for release in February 2016. However, the release of the film’s trailer last week was met with disdain and has been slammed for poor taste.
The main characters, Zoolander (Ben Stiller) and Hansel (Owen Wilson) have a disturbing interaction with a new androgynous model named “All.” The character is played by Benedict Cumberpatch, appearing to be a plastic, goofy representative of the transgender community. His character is asked by Zoolander...
Zoolander 2 Trailer Releases with an “awful, unfunny” Trans Joke
Zoolander was released in 2001, and starred Ben Stiller as a retiring high fashion model, ousted by the up and coming rising star. The movie was a box-office success, and received mostly good reviews. Fast forward to 2015, and we await the February 2016 release of the sequel, 2oolander, again starring Stiller and his costar Owen Wilson. Another satirical comedy, Zoo 2 has elements which focus on the current trend of androgyny in high-fashion.
Cast as a gender fluid top...