15 Problems Only Film Fans In 2016 Would Understand
13. "Hated Ghostbusters? You're A Sexist Pig."
There was probably nothing more insufferable this year than the hand-wringing over Paul Feig's female-led Ghostbusters reboot.
Yes, the marketing didn't look so good, but both sides of the "Should this film even exist?" debate ended up looking silly due to their most vocal members basically embarrassing themselves and everyone else.
Like the trailer? You're an SJW who has no respect for the original. Hate the trailer? You're a sexist and against "inclusivity".
The film came and went with a mixed-positive critical response while audiences were more lukewarm, causing it to bomb at the box office.
Of course, a lot of men then felt the need to preface their negative reviews with "I'm not sexist but..." for fear of being harangued online.