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Sacha Baron Cohen defends Ali G revival as reviews divide critics

The return of Ali G in a new film has reignited arguments about prejudice and cultural appropriation, while early reviews question whether the character still works.

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Baron Cohen defends reviving an outdated, problematic Ali G

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BBC examines cultural appropriation debate around Ali G

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Interview addresses backlash, death threats and cancel culture

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Baron Cohen links revival to fears about society

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Hollywood Reporter review finds laughs alongside stretches of boredom

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Variety review challenges making Ali G the political subject

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  1. ‘Ali G: Who Iz I?’ Review: Sacha Baron Cohen Brings Back His Cretinous Fake OG Talk-Show Host, Only Now Ali G Is the Film’s ‘Political’ Subject. A Mistake, Innit?
    Variety Movies
  2. Ali G: Who Iz I? Is So Unfunny It’s a Little Evil: Review
    Consequence of Sound
  3. ‘Ali G: Who Iz I?’ Review: Sacha Baron Cohen Reprises Iconic Role, Yielding Equal Parts Belly Laughs and Boredom
    The Hollywood Reporter
  4. ‘Ali G: Who Iz I?’ Review: Sacha Baron Cohen’s Signature Prankster Returns In Outrageous Form With Something To Offend Everyone
    Deadline Hollywood
  5. Ophef om nieuwe satire: is Ali G racistisch of wordt Sacha Baron Cohen gecanceld?
    Telegraaf

3 articles

  1. Sacha Baron Cohen explains why he revived Ali G for new movie
    CBS Top Stories
  2. Sacha Baron Cohen Gets Real About Backlash, Death Threats and Resurrecting Ali G
    The Hollywood Reporter
  3. Sacha Baron Cohen verdedigt terugkeer omstreden Ali G: 'Spiegel voorhouden'
    nu.nl

3 articles

  1. Ali G is back. But is Sacha Baron Cohen's character past its sell-by date?
    BBC - Home
  2. Sacha Baron Cohen Defends Bringing Back ‘Problematic’ Ali G Amid Controversy: He’s ‘Designed to Expose’ Prejudice
    Variety Movies
  3. Ali G is back. But is the character past its sell-by date?
    BBC News