Casting Controversy Fuels Online Abuse
The Odyssey has smashed box office records, raking in over $300 million after a stellar opening weekend. On Tuesday's episode of The View, Whoopi Goldberg took aim at conservative critics who have been lambasting the film's cast. The movie's success has been met with a backlash from some quarters, with trolls on social media losing their mindsover the casting choices.
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Culture Wars: Faith, Art, and Sex CollideWhoopi Goldberg responded to a video of conservative commentator Ben Shapiro trashing the movie, saying don't go see the damn movieto those criticizing it. Despite the negative reaction, The Odyssey has continued to perform well at the box office. Goldberg's comments were made in response to the ongoing online abuse directed at the film's cast, particularly Elliot Page.
Can Hatred Be Halted by Box Office Bucks?
The success of The Odyssey has raised questions about the power of box office sales to silence critics. As the film continues to break records, it's clear that its popularity is not being dented by the negative reaction from some critics. The film's strong opening weekend has set it up for a successful run, with many predicting it will continue to perform well in the coming weeks.
What was Whoopi Goldberg's response to critics of The Odyssey? She told them to don't go see the damn movieif they didn't like it. This was in response to conservative commentators criticizing the film's cast.
Frequently Asked Questions
How much has The Odyssey made at the box office? The film has taken over $300 million after a record opening weekend. This is a significant achievement for the movie.
What was the target of Whoopi Goldberg's criticism? She was criticizing conservative critics and social media trolls who were losing their mindsover the film's cast. Her comments were made on The View.
