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Django Unchained Shut Down in China For Unknown Reasons

We all know Quentin Tarantino can’t seem to escape controversy. But in China? Today was supposed to be the Chinese opening day for Tarantino’s latest film,  Django Unchained . But before the film could make a splash, Django Unchained  was pulled from theaters all across China ! The film importing company responsible for bringing  Djang o to China said the shutdown was due to unspecified technical issues, according to Movie Fanatic. Django  was met with some backlash, as well as a bunch of critical acclaim and awards, after its release on Christmas of last year. Could the excessive violence and coarse language be to blame for the shutdown? The film apparently passed the Chinese censors, and had been advertised for weeks. But if you read through some  Django Unchained quotes , you might find a couple things the Chinese government objected to.

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Django Unchained Shut Down in China For Unknown Reasons

Gloria Steinem on Kim Kardashian Weight Bashing: It’s Wrong!

Gloria Steinem is the latest big name to stick up for a pregnant Kim Kardashian . With Helena Christensen having already slammed critics who have called Kim out for her weight gain, the iconic feminist how now come out and done the same. Speaking to Us Weekly at last week’s Diane Von Furstenberg Awards in New York City, Steinem took issue overall with the media’s take on pregnant women. “Our bodies are never public property under any circumstance,” the 79-year-olds said. “It’s wrong, and people in the street who feel the right to touch a pregnant woman’s belly ought to be arrested for harassment. Our bodies belong to us, and if we don’t invite touching, we shouldn’t tolerate it.” The latest tabloid report claims Kardashian is purposely getting fat in order to land a lucrative diet deal down the line. Kim hasn’t spoken much on the topic or allegation, which Steinem says is the proper course of action: “If our bodies are treated as ornaments instead of instruments… it’s an effort to distract us. So don’t be distracted. Why bother getting caught up in that?”

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Gloria Steinem on Kim Kardashian Weight Bashing: It’s Wrong!

Gloria Steinem on Kim Kardashian Weight Bashing: It’s Wrong!

Gloria Steinem is the latest big name to stick up for a pregnant Kim Kardashian . With Helena Christensen having already slammed critics who have called Kim out for her weight gain, the iconic feminist how now come out and done the same. Speaking to Us Weekly at last week’s Diane Von Furstenberg Awards in New York City, Steinem took issue overall with the media’s take on pregnant women. “Our bodies are never public property under any circumstance,” the 79-year-olds said. “It’s wrong, and people in the street who feel the right to touch a pregnant woman’s belly ought to be arrested for harassment. Our bodies belong to us, and if we don’t invite touching, we shouldn’t tolerate it.” The latest tabloid report claims Kardashian is purposely getting fat in order to land a lucrative diet deal down the line. Kim hasn’t spoken much on the topic or allegation, which Steinem says is the proper course of action: “If our bodies are treated as ornaments instead of instruments… it’s an effort to distract us. So don’t be distracted. Why bother getting caught up in that?”

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Gloria Steinem on Kim Kardashian Weight Bashing: It’s Wrong!