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Justin Theroux stands by Tropic Thunder despite blackface controversy

Por: Newsweek Life April 21, 2023

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A movie like Tropic Thunder could still be made today, despite its perceived problematic content, according to actor and filmmaker Justin Theroux.The co-writer of the 2008 comedy told Newsweek he hates to think that we're entering a zone where we're you can't make anything. Acknowledging that times have changed, he says there are still versions of Tropic Thunder that you could absolutely make today.Tropic Thunder has come under... + full article



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