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Irish Independent
3 days ago
- Sport
- Irish Independent
Letters: ‘Sensitivity readers' would do a lot better to focus their efforts on common sense
If the injustice-seekers get their way, we may soon be reading nothing but blank pages: Shakespeare's The Taming of the Shrew retitled Respectful Dialogue Between Equals, or Othello reduced to A Workplace Disagreement, Mediated by HR. One shudders to think how Dickens would fare under the gaze of the modern sensitivity reader. Even Christy Moore might find himself in trouble – Lisdoonvarna would need a full equality, diversity and inclusion audit before the first verse. I'm reminded of my time as a young teacher in the East End of London. I once held the door open for a slightly pompous vice-principal and was told: 'I don't need your permission to walk through this door.' Only for the manners my mother instilled in me I might have replied in a language that shouldn't grace any pages. Those old bedfellows, respect and common sense, deserve renewed attention. Enda Cullen, Tullysaran Road, Armagh GAA self-sabotage is clear recipe for the slow death of hurling as we know it It's difficult not to conclude that the GAA is undertaking an exercise in self-sabotage in the extraordinary way it is demoting hurling in the sporting calendar. As summer arrives and conditions are ideal for playing this unique sport, we are now deprived of seeing Clare, last year's All Ireland champions, and hurler of the year Shane O'Donnell, who had just returned to playing after injury. Lee Chin, an outstanding player this season with Wexford, is also gone from the championship, as are Waterford, Offaly and Antrim. This is incomprehensible from a sporting, promotional and financial perspective. Young children, who are the lifeblood of the GAA, cannot see their heroes, and the GAA loses that vital promoter of its game: 'If you cannot see it, you cannot be it.' So there will be no opportunity for supporters to see their heroes until the league returns in nine months' time, in the depths of winter. This is a recipe for the slow death of hurling and the increasing drift of children towards other, more visible sports and is a shocking indictment of GAA administration and the custodians who are asleep at the wheel. Tomás Finn, Ballinasloe, Co Galway We're right to condemn Israel's actions in Gaza, but what are we doing? Responding to Sinn Féin in the Dáil, Finance Minister Paschal Donohoe claimed Ireland has been vocal in calling for Israel to comply with international law; that we condemn the catastrophic humanitarian situation arising from Israel's war in Gaza; and that Ireland continues to push for action at an EU level. This raises the questions of how many killings of Palestinian civilians by the Israeli army has Ireland prevented? How many children suffering hunger-related deaths have we saved? How many hospitals have we saved from Israeli destruction? How many aid trucks have we managed to get through the Israeli blockade? Art Ó Laoghaire, Bray, Co Wicklow Trump's record since his inauguration doesn't look too promising for future President Donald Trump took office last January 20. Since then, the US has experienced the following: Petrol and grocery prices are up. The stock market is down. Russia and Ukraine are still at war. Israel and Hamas are still at war. Inflation is still burdening US citizens. Recession odds are rocketing. The Epstein client list is still not released. It is said that past behaviour is the best predictor of future behaviour. John O'Brien, Clonmel, Co Tipperary Ireland seriously needs to consider its position when it comes to neutrality Ireland's foreign policy must in the final analysis be determined by its strategic self-interest. Unarmed neutrality and reliance on organisations such as the UN to safeguard international law while also availing of the de facto protection of Nato is one such option. There is no denying that, along with our practical commitment to sometimes very robust peacekeeping and peace enforcement missions, such policy has served us well in the past. However, given the total failure of the UN to prevent the Russian invasion of Ukraine, plus the US-backed Israeli takeover of Gaza, reliance by a small trade-dependent country on the strength of international law and the tolerance of its neighbours is unlikely to be a wise policy in changed geopolitical circumstances. In the absence of an effective UN, unarmed, and a de facto Nato protectorate, our ability to champion peace-building initiatives would be, at best, minimal. Unwilling to join a much-weakened Nato and constitutionally prohibited from joining any EU common defence arrangement, Ireland needs to seriously consider its options. It is clear that, along with our EU partners and the UK, we are not neutral in the current war between Ukraine and Russia. Neither do we take a neutral view in respect of a Palestinian state, and have managed to influence our European partners into taking a more critical stance towards Israel's reprehensible actions in Gaza. Located in the North Atlantic, we are dependent for trade and investment on the EU, UK and US. Our geographical and trade links are primarily with our nearest neighbours. It is with them that we should seek to co-operate in advancing our interests, including our own security, as well as international peace and security. Given the failure of the UN, the weakening of the US commitment to Nato and our membership of the EU, it seems to me our interests lie in supporting greater European strategic autonomy, including defence and security co-operation, Michael O'Dwyer, Clogheen, Co Cork Please bring back the sun so we can get tucked into those choc ices of summer As a follow-up to M O'Brien's letter ('Hopefully, we'll scoff choc ices again before summer's end', May 27), we await the return of the sun. Whoever took it, please bring it back.
Yahoo
16-05-2025
- Entertainment
- Yahoo
'10 Things I Hate About You' Director Reveals How Heath Ledger Beat Out 253 Other Actors
Heath Ledger landed one of his most famous roles with effortless charm — within seconds. '10 Things I Hate About You' director Gil Junger recalled in an interview Friday that he was desperate to find his leading man for the 1999 rom-com, and had already auditioned hundreds of young actors when a then-unknown Ledger entered the room. What happened next, he told Entertainment Weekly, was pure 'magic.' 'I'm very picky,' Junger told the outlet. 'I had already read 253 guys — 253 guys! And then Marcia Ross, the head of Disney casting, said, 'Look, this next kid, I don't know him. It's a favor for an agent I respect. So if he's no good, just stop it and send him on his way.'' Ledger had already established himself as an actor in his native Australia at the time with roles in various television series, but was still very much unknown in the U.S. Junger recalled Friday that the option to rush through his audition, however, vanished immediately. 'Don't forget, I've been casting for months and did not have the guy yet,' he told EW. 'And this is the God's honest truth, on my parents' life: He took three steps into the room, and my thought was, 'If this fucker can read English, I'm going to cast him.'' Ledger's performance as the mysterious new high school student Patrick Verona arguably made him a star and practically introduced him to American audiences. His chemistry with Julia Stiles, who played his love interest, turned Ledger into a bona fide heartthrob. The teen-centric film, which is essentially a retelling of William Shakespeare's 'The Taming of the Shrew,' has since become a rom-com staple for fans of a certain age. Ledger went on to have a meteoric rise to fame, but died from an accidental drug overdose in 2008. The 'Dark Knight' star posthumously won an Academy Award for his villainous turn in the Batman film as the Joker. Ledger, who shared a child with fellow actor Michelle Williams, continues to mesmerize fans to this day — both for his work and for his kindness off-screen. 'He just had a magnetism unlike I've ever felt,' Junger told EW. 'It was undeniable.' 'If there's old souls, he must have been centuries old because he just had a way about him — he was only 17, and yet he just was so confident and loving and wanted to be the best he could be,' he continued. 'He was just an incredible young man.' Resurfaced Clip Of Heath Ledger Condemning Homophobic 'Brokeback Mountain' Hate Goes Viral 'I Felt So Slimy Doing It': Julia Stiles Recalls 1 Scene Harvey Weinstein Made Her Do The Story Behind Heath Ledger's Bleacher Scene In '10 Things I Hate About You'
Express Tribune
08-05-2025
- Entertainment
- Express Tribune
'10 Things I Hate About You' getting a revival with original director at the helm
Gil Junger, the director of the beloved 1999 teen rom-com 10 Things I Hate About You, is back with big plans and they involve not just one, but three new films. While chatting with People, Junger revealed that he's developing a follow-up called 10 Things I Hate About Dating, with original producer Andrew Lazar on board. Although the project hasn't officially been greenlit yet, Junger confirmed he's already co-writing the script with Naya Elle James. And the story won't stop there, this new film is just the first in a planned trilogy, which will continue with 10 Things I Hate About Marriage and 10 Things I Hate About Kids. The original 10 Things I Hate About You, starring Julia Stiles as the fiercely independent Kat Stratford and the late Heath Ledger as bad-boy-with-a-heart Patrick Verona, is widely cherished as one of the defining romantic comedies of the late '90s. It was based on Shakespeare's The Taming of the Shrew and the upcoming 10 Things I Hate About Dating will also draw from classic literature, taking inspiration from Molière's 1666 play The Misanthrope, which centers on a man who detests social hypocrisy. Junger says the sequel will focus on characters in their 30s, and while it charts new territory, he hasn't ruled out appearances from the original cast. 'I would love to work with Julia Stiles again,' he told People. 'Have some cameos or even real parts for those who were in the original film.' He also shared that the script will likely include a nod to Heath Ledger, who tragically passed away in 2008 at just 28 years old. 'Junger had previously been working on a separate follow-up project with Ledger, titled 10 Things I Hate About Me, before the actor's untimely death. While fans wait to see whether the new trilogy moves forward, it's clear Junger hopes to capture a fresh yet familiar magic — this time through the lens of grown-up love and heartbreak.
Time of India
08-05-2025
- Entertainment
- Time of India
10 Things I Hate About You trilogy in the works, but fans call it 'disrespectful' cash grab: 'Disservice to Heath Ledger '
Director Gil Junger is working on a follow-up to 10 Things I Hate About You, with a whole trilogy concept in mind. The first movie is titled 10 Things I Hate About Dating, and if it moves forward, it could be followed by 10 Things I Hate About Marriage and 10 Things I Hate About Kids. Right now, only the dating-themed sequel is confirmed to be in development, but the idea of expanding the story has already stirred mixed reactions. Director Gil Junger shares early details and a Heath Ledger tribute In a recent interview with People, Junger shared that he's co-writing the script with Naya Elle James. The project is still in its early stages and hasn't been greenlit yet, but Junger says it's actively being developed as a feature film. While casting hasn't been decided, he's open to bringing back familiar faces like Julia Stiles and Larry Miller. When asked about a tribute to Heath Ledger, who passed away in 2008, he said he hadn't thought about it until that moment but added, 'He deserves to be loved.' The original film became a cult favorite 10 Things I Hate About You still| Credit: X 10 Things I Hate About You hit theaters in 1999 and quickly gained a loyal following. Its clever take on The Taming of the Shrew, mixed with standout performances from Ledger, Stiles, Joseph Gordon-Levitt, and others, helped cement its status as a teen classic. The film's charm, humour, and emotional moments have kept it relevant over the years and led to a short-lived TV spin-off in 2009. Fans feel the sequel might do more harm than good Despite the nostalgia, many fans are skeptical about the new project. Some believe it could take away from what made the original so special, especially with Heath Ledger no longer here to be part of it. Ledger passed away in 2008 at the age of 28. One user wrote, "This is a disrespect to Heath Ledger's memory, and these three sequels are pointless" and another mentioned, "Ugh…what a disservice for Heath Ledger. No one can top him or the story." Ugh…what a disservice for Heath Ledger. No one can top him or the story. — Stacie (@StacieATyler) May 7, 2025 A third fan noted, "I get the nostalgia factor, but three sequels without Heath Ledger feels like a stretch. The original's charm was its cast and story. hard to recapture that magic decades later." I get the nostalgia factor, but three sequels without Heath Ledger feels like a stretch. The original's charm was its cast and story . hard to recapture that magic decades later. — WisdomOrWhatever (@wisdomorwhtevr) May 7, 2025 One critic argued, "WTF??? Why?!? No sequels are needed. Dear Hollywood, I'm so sorry that you are running out of ideas. Perhaps you should look to new and upcoming talented writers, directors, actors, and visionaries to usher in a new era of entertainment for the masses. What you're doing just isn't working anymore, and the public is completely over sequels, prequels, and reboots. Please stop. You're wasting time and money and sacrificing the dreams of creative minds everywhere when you just pump this crap out." wtf??? Why?!? No sequels are needed. Dear Hollywood, I'm so sorry that you are running out of ideas. Perhaps you should look to new and upcoming talented writers, directors, actors and visionaries to usher in a new era of entertainment for the masses. What you're doing just… — 🪐Celestial Blue💚🥰🧘♀️🦋👽 (@CelestialBlueRa) May 7, 2025 For the unversed, 10 Things I Hate About You is inspired by William Shakespeare's The Taming of the Shrew. For more news and updates from the world of OTT, and celebrities from Bollywood and Hollywood, keep reading Indiatimes Entertainment.
Perth Now
07-05-2025
- Entertainment
- Perth Now
Gil Junger planning 10 Things I Hate About You sequel trilogy
A sequel trilogy to '10 Things I Hate About You' is in the works. Director Gil Junger - who helmed the original 1999 teen romantic comedy - is co-writing a script with Naya Elle James titled '10 Things I Hate About Dating', and the movie would be the first in a set of three, with the others titled '10 Things I Hate About Marriage' and '10 Things I Hate About Kids'. The movie hasn't yet been greenlit but the 70-year-old filmmaker teased he, Naya and original producer Andrew Lazar have "some pretty good ideas". He added to People magazine: "'10 Things I Hate About Dating' is definitively in the works as a feature film. We're developing it right now." Rather than a teen-centred story, the movie would focus on an older cast and Gil would love to get Julia Stiles, who played Kat Stratford in the original, involved again. He said: "I would love to work with Julia again. She shaped the lives of millions of women. That Kat character really spoke to young women in a very powerful way." The cast also included the likes of the late Heath Ledger, Larisa Oleynik, Larry Miller, Joseph Gordon-Levitt, Allison Janney, Andrew Keegan, Gabrielle Union, and David Krumholtz, and though Gil "hasn't thought" seriously about who could appear yet, he'd love to reunite with some of the original stars. He said: "If it resonates with [the original cast] and I can have some cameos or even real parts, I'd love [that]. "I'd love Larry Miller to come back, because he's so great." And Gil would be keen to pay tribute to Heath, who died in 2008 at the age of 28. Asked if there could be a nod to him and his character, Patrick Verona, in '10 Things I Hate About Dating', he said: "I think that's a beautiful idea, and the answer is now going to be yes. ... He deserves to be loved." '10 Things I Hate About You' was a modern retelling of William Shakespeare's 'The Taming of the Shrew', and the director explained '10 Things I Hate About Dating' will be inspired by Molière's 1666 play 'The Misanthrope'. The director also recalled the "beautiful experience" he had when he attended a special screening of '10 Things I Hate About You' to mark its 25th anniversary in Los Angeles last year, admitting he "hadn't seen [the movie] in years". He added: "I thought, 'God, I was so on my game.' "I remembered exactly where I was standing, what notes I gave there and what I did. And then I look out to the audience [during my Q A], and my 22 year old and my 19 year old were sitting in the front row with their dates. And they weren't born [when the movie came out]. They weren't even a thought. "I thought to myself, 'This is such a beautiful experience that I get to share this with my own kids, and they get to see the impact that this film genuinely had on people. It was amazing for me."
