NEWS: Shitbag Misogynist Plans to Exploit SuicideGirls

Having already provoked parents, women’s groups and the ratings board with explicit ads for the coming torture movie “Captivity,” Mr. Solomon and his After Dark Films now intend to introduce the film, set for release July 13, with a party that may set a new standard for the politically incorrect.

For starters, Mr. Solomon has ordered up what he calls the three “most outlandish” SuicideGirls available from the punk porn service, even if they’re as frisky as the ones he is told once set a Portland, OR restaurant on fire. Some lucky fans will get to take the women as dates for party night, July 10, on two conditions: “People take the date at their own risk, and everybody on the Internet gets to watch.”

As Mr. Solomon envisions it, individuals in torture gear will wander through the West Hollywood club Privilege grabbing partygoers. All of which is a prelude to an undisclosed main event that, he warned last week over slices of pizza a few doors from his company’s new offices on the Sunset Strip, is “probably not legal.”

“The women’s groups definitely will love it,” Mr. Solomon hinted. “I call it my personal little tribute to them.”

First let me state that I am happy to read Wil's commentary and glad that the SG Newswire can be a meeting ground for debate. While I definitely appreciate Wil's opinion and feel that he should share his feelings, I personally do not see anything wrong with the girls going out on a chaperoned date to a movie premiere. Many of the SGs are fans of horror films -- even torture porn horror films -- and would probably have interesting things to say about the film. While I do agree with Wil that SuicideGirls is not pornography and shouldn't be referred to as such, that misnomer is Captivity producer Mr. Soloman's biggest offense and an important distinction that I will discuss with him.

He is planning a crazy Hollywood party full of debauchery but I don't think that puts the SuicideGirls at risk of anything they wouldn't encounter on their own during a night out on the town. They will have a chaperone and the date will be broadcast on the Internet putting them at even less risk for physical or emotional harm than most church social attendees.

The girls on the other hand have free reign to do whatever they feel like. I would be far more worried about the person they are going out on a date with than the girls themselves, having partied with a few of the ladies myself and after hearing Nixon's account of sending a roller blader to the hospital on the first tour DVD. And while "Blind Date" was not my favorite show, I was not worried about SG Bee when she was set up on a date with a midget. She had a fun time and made some money for being on TV. The girls who attend will have a fun time, get to go to a Hollywood party and be paid well to have their evening broadcast.

We have done promotions with Courtney in the past and, while he is not afraid of controversy, I don't think that makes him a bad person. I believe in people's rights to freedom of expression and don't see what it so wrong about pushing boundaries. No one is forcing anyone to see the movie. Adults should be able to make up their own mind about what they see and what they don't.

Personally, I love horror movies. Being scared is one of my favorite things; I scream like a little girl and throw popcorn around and it is fun times. I have not seen this movie yet so I can't say if I like it or not, but my taste in horror movies is embarrassingly bad so you probably shouldn't take my opinion anyway. I will watch everything from creepy Japanese horror like Ichi the Killer and the Korean movie Old Boy that are just disturbingly fucked up, to big Hollywood blockbusters. I even liked a Michael Keaton vehicle called White Noise because it made me scream. I do have to admit I initially saw it because I thought it had something to do with the Don DeLillo book of the same name but, once I found out that dead people could talk to me through electronic static, I was in anyway.

We have worked with After Dark in the past and plan to work with them in the future. Last year's contest for Miss Horrorfest had a ton of SuicideGirl contestants and they all seemed to enjoy the experience. While it might not be for everyone and certainly no girl will be forced to participate, I don't really think that there is anything wrong with a win a date to a party contest. I appreciate Wil's stance and think each girl should decide for herself if she wants to be involved.
-Missy

While I do agree with Wil that SuicideGirls is not pornography and shouldn't be referred to as such, that misnomer is Captivity producer Mr. Soloman's biggest offense

WilWheaton said:
It's totally cool that Missy counterpointed me, and of course everyone is entitled to make their own decisions about this, especially the Suicide Girls.

My counter-counterpoint: The point isn't that the SGs are in danger or anything like that, which would be silly. The point is that this film glorifies violence against women and the producer's remarks about women in general -- and the SGs in particular -- feel very misogynistic to me.

Suicide Girls is about empowering women, and I don't see how participating in the promotion of a film that glorifies and glamorizes and celebrates violence against women is consistent with that.

Regardless, I appreciate Missy and Sean giving me an opportunity to express my view on this.

GuiltShow said:
I think the artistic nudity of this website comment is open to debate, but thats just me. It's not all "tasteful" or "artistic", in my opinion.

Cassiel said:
(I point my finger @ 9/11 for birthing the genre).

Drago said:
Whatever, I'm seeing that movie on the day it comes out.

Why is Wil Wheaton writing about movies anyway? I thought he usually talks about video games and gadgets.

Shalome said:
Look at it this way, Wil.

Scenario 1: The opportunity to participate in this event is put on the table. Women who are into it can participate if they choose to. Women who are disgusted by it don't participate.

Scenario 2: Missy and Sean say to a few Suicidegirls "You must participate in this event, regardless of your personal feelings because we say so."

Scenario 3: Missy and Sean say to a few Suicidegirls "You may not participate in this event regardless of your personal feelings because we say so."

Which one is empowering?

Which one happened?

FearTheReaper said:

That's a really good point. He should not be allowed to have an opinion outside of "gadgets."

You, however, should be allowed to scream your evolved opinion from the top of a mountain every fucking day.