“Louis CK’s ‘I Love You Daddy’ was a bad idea, from start to finish” links

Louis CK’s I Love You Daddy has a trailer and no, this trailer should not have been released right now. Even more than that, this film should not have been made. [Dlisted]
Demi Lovato has gotten brutally honest about addiction. [LaineyGossip]
I kind of enjoy this look on Kate Hudson, is that crazy? [Go Fug Yourself]
Joe Arpaio’s conviction isn’t being erased. [Jezebel]
Here’s a compilation of actors thanking Harvey Weinstein on stage. [Pajiba]
The NFL has decided to allow (eyeroll) players to kneel. [The Blemish]
Scheana Marie broke up with the dude she was dating. [Reality Tea]
We shall all have to binge-watch the last season of Fixer Upper. [Starcasm]
Dianna Agron looks like Suki Waterhouse in these photos. [Moe Jackson]
Bow-Wow thinks he was part of OG Death Row Records? [Celebslam]

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  1. jugil1 says:

    Yeah I’m thinking Louis’ takedown is coming any day now.

    • Bella bella says:

      I was wondering when the women comics were going to start coming forward with their pervy Louis CK stories. I saw he was hosting some kind of award (?) or fundraising (?) event coming up and I thought, Really? Louis CK, or all people?

  2. minx says:

    I think Louis CK is creepy af. And that movie looks like Woody Allen’s wet dream. So tired of these men and their stunted sexuality.

    • courtney says:

      preach

    • India Rose says:

      Right?

      The LAST THING we need is a Woody Allen derivative using black and white New York “art films” to compensate for predatory behavior toward young women. He’s even got the Woody Allen glasses, similar music & title font.

      * Oh, it’s just a thing we do. We’re all perverts. Sex between maturing young girls and aging, powerful men is complicated and philosophically deep. But ultimately everyone benefits from the Sugar, Daddy. *

      Courage to the women who have allegedly been harrassed and assaulted by Louis. It’s so, so hard to talk about. But if the rumors are true, I hope he’s next to be outed.

      And if this is satire? It’s still unnecessary and gross.

      #MeToo

    • I thought I was alone is finding him creepy. So glad I’m not.

      • SJ says:

        I’ve only watched a few episodes of “Louie”, seen him on SNL, and several of his standup shows..have never found him funny or overly talented. How he got to the level of money and fame he is at now….do NOT understand it at all. No chance I’d spend my money to watch this Ick-fest of a movie. (Ick-fest, my new word of today).

    • vesper nite says:

      Minx! You’re a genius! Well said! LOL!

    • Tiffany :) says:

      “Woody Allen’s wet dream.”

      Is it, though? I thought the premise was that Louie’s character was ok with the sketchy director perving on young women until he does it to Louie’s own daughter. I haven’t seen the film, but from what I have read it sounds like the message is that no one would think these things are ok if they are being done to your family.

      • Bob says:

        yeah I think it is mocking Woody Allen. Whether the stories about CK are true, his comedy always has a conscience

      • Nic919 says:

        I saw this at TIFF and he is actually mocking Woody Allen in it. He isn’t pro underage dating. The trailer doesn’t make that clear, but at no point does he pretend it’s ok. It’s the entire point of the movie that he is not ok with it and everyone else seems so blasé.

      • Wowza says:

        “I Love You Daddy” is clearly a satire.

        Some people on this site need to chill out about claiming movies are immoral and disgusting when they haven’t seen them, it’s really silly behavior. It’s the mirror image of Republicans boycotting Harry Potter because of “witchcraft” or anything involving trans people because in ignorance that “lifestyle” is seen as deviant.

        Yes, this movie is dealing with a tricky subject matter, a powerful man dating an underage woman in a way that people feel ok turning a blind eye to it.. Yes, the handling of that could be offensive. No, we don’t know what CK’s actually done with it. But if you see that trailer, and you can’t tell that the way it’s shot and the titles and the glasses are all satirizing a Woody Allen film, and instead draw the conclusion that Louis CK is being an Allen sycophant, I frankly don’t trust your judgment enough to believe you are open to the nuances of a movie that doesn’t hit you over the head with “THIS IS HORRIBLE AND GROSS” and instead portrays a more realistic easy breezy way something like this is swept under the rug even though it’s wrong (which is super relevant to the Weinstein conversation).

      • magnoliarose says:

        I won’t judge until I see it. There are only rumors about Louis CK and no actual names or accusations. Nothing at this point. If the rumors are true then I avoid him but nothing has been proven, and as much as anyone has searched and investigated there hasn’t been anything found to support the rumor.

      • Audi says:

        Word. Louis CK has 2 girls whom he adores. His humor is almost always satirical in nature so you gotta go beyond the obvious here gals. I don’t get the pervy vibe that the above comments talk about. Until there is confirmation, I’m team LCK. This is bad timing though – boo PR folks.

      • India Rose says:

        Um, well he went from Tig Notaro’s biggest champion to her saying she wants nothing to do with him until he responds to allegations of sexual harassment and assault. Is blocking the door and forcing women to watch you masturbate assault or harassment? Whichever. Google his response to Tig. It’s not good. Google his name with Jen Kirkman or Roseanne Barr. It’s not good.

        I’m very familiar with engaging nuance in film, literature and other arts. In fact, I have a graduate degree in a related subject. I’m not cool with Louis CK being given a pass to create exploitive work because he has two daughters. Also heard a review from a respected film critic who said this is basically an ode to Woody’s films. EVEN if not: bad timing. Terrible timing.

        #MeToo means don’t f*cking tell me to chill. It means I’m triggered right now and his bs behavior — whether on screen or off — is grossing me out. If you disagree, toss a few bucks his way and see the film. I’ll be watching “One Mississippi” instead.

        Also, please save calling people here “silly” or “gals”. It’s demeaning and disrespectful and there’s enough of that crap coming at us from the WH and — just — ugh — society in general. I’m so tired of it.

        Respect even when we disagree.

      • Audi says:

        India Rose – totally respect your opinion and views. It seems you are quite well versed in satire. Please do not think I meant the fact that he has 2 daughters as a pass to create exploitive films. I simply disagree with your take on this particular movie and his motives to make it. Also, I’m free to use the terms “gals”, “boys” “kids” “rockers” whatever. I would never infer it to be demeaning to females or males. I’m a 44 yr old master’s degree professional who has experienced sexual harassment throughout my entire career. I stand for young women and mentor them. Try not to take life – or yourself – so seriously though – believe me when I say you’ll drive yourself mad. Have a laugh every once in awhile and take things with a grain of salt. None of us are gettin’ outta here alive.

  3. velourazure says:

    oooh. no. unfortunate timing. most likely unfortunate movie. can’t quite tell from the trailer what his take is: old man leching after young girls creepy or not creepy?

    • Lori says:

      He plays the father, so it sounds like he thinks its very creepy..

      • velourazure says:

        That’s my hope. But then again, it’s Louis “watch me masterbate” CK we’re talking about. (allegedly)

      • minx says:

        To me it doesn’t matter if he plays the father–he just wants shots of Chloe Grace Moetz in a bikini.

      • Bridget says:

        I thought that was the entire premise – skeezy Hollywood type who’s daughter then hooks up with a Woody Allen stand-in? And how horrified he is?

      • Emily says:

        He plays the father…and apparently repeatedly wrote in to the script that a 17 year old would be calling him daddy, and saying “I love you, Daddy” while in a bikini.

        This movie is gross.

  4. Lynnie says:

    Of course Arpaio’s conviction won’t be erased and he’s stupid af for even thinking that it can be. Accepting the pardon is an admission of guilt. The only consolation out of this whole thing is that he’ll possibly be wasting all of his money in court trying to fight that😊.

    Bow Wow has thought a lot of things over the years bless his soul lmao.

    Camila in general is ridiculous so I’m not surprised.

    So completely over the NFL’s management and their lack of spines.

    That trailer lmaoooooooooo. Timing is so key that’s all I’m gonna say about that.

  5. Lori says:

    But we dont know though, we havent seen the movie. It must have a strong moral ending right? I hope so. But it has a subject that doesnt do well for trailers, he should have just dropped it on his website like he did Horace and Pete.

  6. Skittlebrau says:

    Wrong subject, wrong time, wrong guy.

  7. mm says:

    It’s the bad parody of woody’s film with weakest ever joke from Louis. Also he went to Harvey Weinstein to produce this film? How does Louis get to have the moral high ground and tell this story?

  8. Whoopsy Daisy says:

    Maybe it’s a critique and a commentary on such difficult issues? Maybe?

  9. Bella bella says:

    Notice how it is mostly men who are thanking Weinsteain. Gwyneth looked rather pained.

  10. Frosty says:

    I can’t wait for the hammer to drop on Louis CK and Terry Richardson. It’s like a boil has been lanced and the pus is streaming out, all these secrets. I was just reading that more than 200 animators signed an open letter about sexual harassment in their part of the business. Over 200, non-celebrities. So much for Mayim Bialik’s preening, victim blaming “argument.”

    Re: NFL “allowing” kneeling – hey this is a big step there, NFL, be careful now! How about not turning sporting events into Triump of the Will type monuments to nationalism? How about not having the national anthem sung at games at all?

    • courtney says:

      yes this! so ready for those other high profile, well documented SCUM BUCKETS to get taken down. i want their livelihoods in film/media to be ruined. terry Richardson is a vile toad who openly bragged about taking advantage of models. he’s a sicko. and Louis CK is so preoccupied with talking/joking about children being sexually abused, its beyond disturbing. these guys need to go. also, please roman polanski too? i know kate winslet loves him but guys, he raped a child, one we know for certain, but mostly likely, several more. i won’t ever understand how someone can overlook abuse of children.

      • Frosty says:

        courtney it’s just sickening. I want to burn Polanki’s body of work in front of him, so he can see his value has been erased, the way he erased these kids. Stop providing cover for this predator in the name of art. His art is a nullity.

        As disturbing as all these HW stories are, I’m particularly touched by Lauren Holly’s and Lupita’s – it reminded me of a book given me long ago called The Gift of Fear, by Gavin de Becker. Well worth reading. Although geared toward women, I think males will find it useful as well. Because male rape is a real thing, it’s common and we can’t forget them. Lena Dunham has a great interview with de becker – sorry if you don’t like her, but the interview is a great read. He described the Harveys of the world to a T.

        http://www.lennyletter.com/life/interviews/a271/the-lenny-interview-gavin-de-becker/

  11. Holly Wouldn't says:

    I found this while searching for articles about Weinstein’s connections to pedophile Victor Salva:
    http://www.pbs.org/newshour/art/harvey-weinstein-came-rescue-alleged-abusers-hollywood/

    • Holly Wouldn't says:

      By the way, just watched “An Open Secret” which is available for free viewing on internet now. We need to find out why these pedos haven’t been permanently locked up.

      • EMau says:

        People like this evade prosecution because they tend to occupy powerful positions and they also may have incriminating evidence on other people, that they can use as a threat. The end result is that no one goes to the authorities, because they know their own dirty laundry will be revealed. Hollywood is a cesspool.

      • Holly Wouldn't says:

        True. Some of the men in the movie received prison sentences, but they get released later, only to re-offend.

  12. Tulsi 2020 says:

    Louis CK lost me in season 1 when he said he be happy to have sex with animals if other people wouldn’t judge him for it. It was quite a monolog that he’d obviously put a lot of thought into. At that point I thought call me closed minded but I’m out.

  13. LittlefishMom says:

    This guy has ALWAYS creeped me out and I don’t know why. Just something about him is unsettling to me.

  14. EMau says:

    I don’t get Louis CK humour. I don’t find him funny at all

    • magnoliarose says:

      I guess because I don’t pay attention to him I think it is better to avoid him until I know more about the rumors. The timing is in poor taste as more men are being outed. A chef, another director, and the victims are using their names.
      Therefore, I change my earlier opinion and would rather not support someone with so many accusations swirling. CK won’t come out and say they are false because he knows once he does someone will feel compelled to confirm. That is my theory anyway. From now on I am going to research anyone with rumors swirling before supporting their careers.

  15. Therefore, I change my earlier opinion and would rather not support someone with so many accusations swirling. CK won’t come out and say they are false because he knows once he does someone will feel compelled to confirm. That is my theory anyway. From now on I am going to research anyone with rumors swirling before supporting their careers.