Comments on: Conspiracy theories

By: Sandra

Sandra — Wed, 12 Mar 2008 20:52:49 +0000

Sometimes I think the (tabloid) media needs a real slapper. In fact, I’ve come to this conclusion increasingly often of late. I can’t say I’ve seen this interview (though I have read some English language transcripts), but I highly doubt someone as fresh a Hollywood face as Marion would be - dare I say it - stupid enough to make a highly flammable comment about as touchy and difficult a subject as 9/11 in public, and of all available media outlets certainly not on television. I suppose the media should be congratulated for another splendid job of once again wringing something a high-profile media persona has said completely out of context. On the other hand, the evidently (and willingly?) gullible, tabloid-hungry general public is in my opinion equally to blame for this whole matter being blown out of proportion; after all, gossip needs an audience in order to be heard and spread.

@Amy: I don’t want to make any assumptions as to whether Marion “loves America” - or not, as you suggested. I don’t think either of us know, really. However, if, as you say, Marion “only wants to work in the country that has the largest movie industry in terms of capital and distribution reach,” why in God’s name would she then bite the very hand that feeds her? A little common sense is in order here.

I hope Marion is able to overcome this on a personal as well as a professional level (provided there really is something to professionally overcome - which there shouldn’t be). I see this kind of twisting of information all the time, and it irks me to no end. Only the other day I came across literally hundreds of articles claiming Natalie Portman will only do “charity interviews” from now on; what she, in fact, said was that upon being interviewed she’d rather talk about her work for microfinance charity organization FINCA than what she’s wearing or who she’s dating. Does that mean she will only do “charity interviews” from now on? Um. Like. No. (Not to mention that the term “charity interview” is most ambiguous.) I mean, pretty harmless stuff compared to what the media has done to Marion’s statement, but it’s a prime example of how the celebrity media can’t be trusted.

In my opinion, anyone who believes Marion intentionally went public to make anti-American statements is actively seeking for malicious garbage-worthy gossip of this kind (and needs a slapper, hee).

By: Maria

Maria — Sun, 09 Mar 2008 17:53:24 +0000

Amy: Let me just repeat that Marion did not say she believes this conspiracy theory (saving money on renovation etc) but is relating whas she’s seen in documentaris. She may or may not be believing it - she didn’t say. In addition, if all of this proves that she doesn’t really love the US - what do you say her opinion about France is? After all, the main topic was about a French conspiracy theory. Also the show’s format is that they let people say something and accelerate other parts. This part in particular features one such accelerated part if I remember correctly.

And this is not a board - it is a fansite built up by me alone and so it is my tribute to Marion and I have the right to decide which comments go through. If a comment doesn’t appear right away it doesn’t mean it won’t eventually. At the moment any comment left by someone that hasn’t previously commented is awaiting moderation. So it depends on how long it takes till I’m coming online again. Also there are quite a number of approved comments here on the site concerning this matter that I’m not agreeing with. And don’t claim to know what the rest would have said. No way they could have been left by fans!

By: Amy

Amy — Sun, 09 Mar 2008 07:17:16 +0000

This board isn’t even an accurate representation of what her fans feel afternews of this broke. By simply showing the comments that support the views of the webmasters, you are saying that a real fan is not allowed to feel hurt over what transpired.

By: Amy

Amy — Sun, 09 Mar 2008 07:15:12 +0000

I think there is a difference between questioning what really happened that day and postulating that it was the work of the US govt in interest of saving money. I don’t believe that Marion loves the USA. Like all actors, she only wants to work in the country that has the largest movie industry in terms of capital and distribution reach not to mention the level of awards.

By: Paul Barbara

Paul Barbara — Sat, 08 Mar 2008 06:58:40 +0000

Here is a link to ‘Times Online’ comments - these are (surprisingly, for a Murdoch paper) much more supportive -
http://www.timesonline.co.uk/tol/news/world/europe/article3477645.ece
Paul Barbara, London UK

By: mika

mika — Fri, 07 Mar 2008 07:02:17 +0000

I am French, and I just want to make clear staffs that American may not understand in that vidéo. The way she says that on the vidéo was for me neither anti-american (anyway we know she loves America after all she has done to make films there) neither against the official theory. Just before she talks about 9/11 she talk about Coluche a very famous actor and humourist that died in an accident. (which was suspect for some people coz he was on run for France predidency, which was just a huge joke) but we all know the government was not behind an humourist death. so when she talk about The Coluche Theory it is obvious for everyone that she don’t believe it. I am not really clear lol , but to give an example. It is like she said
“I am interested in theories like Elvis is not dead, 9/ 11 conspiracy , or I don’t know, Marie Antoinette was actually a man before her operation.”
for me it really sounded like that. I don’t really know why they changed it in “I think bush is behind 9/11″
I also watched the video about 9/11 and found it addictive even tho I thought people behind this video are fucked up.

I spent a lot of time in the US and Sometimes I feel like some American make everything to think that France hates America, so they don’t feel racist when they hate us for no reason. !!
but sorry guys ! we love you ! (at least the 80% that don’t have that kind of reaction)

Anyway you site is great, I am so glad to see that some people here are fan of Marion ! I loved her for like ever!

just a question, I saw plenty of bio of Marion on US website; they never mention “love me if you dare” AKA “jeux d’enfants” they rather mention Taxi , a lame movie where she had a small role.
Was wondering why . Jeux D’enfant is my favourite movie

By: J

Fri, 07 Mar 2008 01:15:17 +0000

Maria - Thank you for such a wonderful site! Sorry that people have written nasty e-mails. You run a class-act site. It’s a shame others cannot follow your fine example

By: ika

ika — Thu, 06 Mar 2008 22:25:27 +0000

Auxane, I understand you completely. During the past few days, I’ve been so disgusted by the outburst of violent comments, that I feel I’m turning into a misanthropist, too ! In moments like these, I feel I’m losing all faith in the goodness of people…
As a side note, I’m glad to know an Irish fan of Marion’s. I absolutely love your country !:)

By: Auxane

Auxane — Thu, 06 Mar 2008 17:29:56 +0000

And I can’t help feeling VERY guilty because I naïvely posted the links to the extracts of the show when they were still on Youtube in the forum…How stupid have I been!…=[

By: Auxane

Auxane — Thu, 06 Mar 2008 17:26:50 +0000

I think the translation and transcript should be put at the top so that the lazy ones couldn’t have the excuse of not having seen it…before they engage in bashing. I have a slightly different opinion but completely understand Marion’s doubts and above all. I realise that she NEVER said she believed those theories, insulted the memories of the people on this sad day, or even expressed any hate towards a country wether hers through the Coluche thing) or the US, the country of her sister-in-law, the country where she spent many months, where her brother lives…I’m disgusted by media and people. I’m beginning to turn into a misanthopist…