In a message dated 96-09-17 12:13:30 EDT, you (Don) write: >On the other hand, ask how Eddie Murphy plays with and/or exploits >black stereotypes in THE NUTTY PROFESSOR--Sherman's family has obvious rural >southern roots (of a type explored much more deeply in Charles Burnett's TO >SLEEP WITH ANGER) and uses some common signifiers. For example, at the big >university reception in the film's final scene, when Sherman's parents think >their boy is being harassed, the father asks "Where's my razor?" and the >mother >responds, "Wait. My razor is somewhere here in my purse!" Both characters >are played by Murphy himself. I use the above quotation just to ease into a discussion of The Nutty Professer---I am curious what list members thought of this movie. I personally admire Eddie Murphy's acting skills and have liked much of his previous work but I thought this movie was terrible. The only humor consisted of flatulence(sp?) and I was surprised to find that I finally welcomed such scenes as a break from the rest of the film. Mike ---- To signoff SCREEN-L, e-mail [log in to unmask] and put SIGNOFF SCREEN-L in the message. Problems? Contact [log in to unmask]