Welcome to DU! The truly grassroots left-of-center political community where regular people, not algorithms, drive the discussions and set the standards. Join the community: Create a free account Support DU (and get rid of ads!): Become a Star Member All Forums Issue Forums Culture Forums Alliance Forums Region Forums Support Forums Help & Search

Uncle Joe

(58,107 posts)
Thu Oct 22, 2015, 01:18 PM Oct 2015

‘Back to the Future’ villain based on Trump



?itok=okQ7GcvY

“Back to the Future” villain Biff Tannen was inspired by Donald Trump, according to the film’s writer.

“We thought about it when we made the movie!” screenwriter Bob Gale told the Daily Beast on Wednesday.

A high school bully who terrorizes Marty McFly in the original, Tannen appears in the sequel as a golden-haired casino mogul who uses his money and influence to assume political power in a dystopic America, circa 2015.
“Are you kidding? You watch ‘Part II’ again and there’s a scene where Marty confronts Biff in his office and there’s a huge portrait of Biff on the wall behind Biff, and there’s one moment where Biff kind of stands up and he takes exactly the same pose as the portrait?” Gale said.

http://thehill.com/blogs/blog-briefing-room/news/257578-back-to-the-future-villain-based-on-trump



?ve=1&tl=1

4 replies = new reply since forum marked as read
Highlight: NoneDon't highlight anything 5 newestHighlight 5 most recent replies
‘Back to the Future’ villain based on Trump (Original Post) Uncle Joe Oct 2015 OP
I rewatched it last night and was struck by how "I'm the GOP!" Biff Tannen's character really is! villager Oct 2015 #1
Same here jberryhill Oct 2015 #3
Exactly -- and "climate science" keeps interfering with all his individualistic plans! villager Oct 2015 #4
Trump is the ID of the American right. Dawson Leery Oct 2015 #2
 

villager

(26,001 posts)
1. I rewatched it last night and was struck by how "I'm the GOP!" Biff Tannen's character really is!
Thu Oct 22, 2015, 01:20 PM
Oct 2015

As a gambling magnate, he would unquestionably have his own Super PAC to fund his fellow "Biff Tannens," running for office!

 

jberryhill

(62,444 posts)
3. Same here
Thu Oct 22, 2015, 01:24 PM
Oct 2015

I've seen the first and last ones a bunch of times, but don't often watch the second one.

I said to my wife, "Trump voters think Biff is the hero of this movie."

Dawson Leery

(19,348 posts)
2. Trump is the ID of the American right.
Thu Oct 22, 2015, 01:22 PM
Oct 2015

He is a bully. He is a bigot. He is an opportunist. He is highly emotional and extraordinarily illogical. Donald Trump is the ideal candidate for the 21st century Republican party.

Latest Discussions»General Discussion»‘Back to the Future’ vill...