Talk:The Green Mile (film)/Archive 2

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Archive 2

Timing of Delacroix' execution vs. Wild Bill's arrival at Green Mile

The timing on this section is all backward. As written, it appears that Wild Bill doesn't arrive on the Mile until after Del is executed. In reality, Wild Bill arrives on the Mile long before Del's execution. This section needs a major rewrite with more attention to the proper timing of events. Chrismykrantz (talk) 05:37, 13 September 2012 (UTC)

Too much of the plot is missing. No mention of Melinda Moores being healed.71.243.221.134 (talk) —Preceding undated comment added 23:10, 11 November 2012 (UTC)

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Removal of Mendez Criticism

Has there been any discussion regarding the removal of the Forbes article from criticism of the film? Forbes is a notable publication and criticism is a valuable contribution to the article. See removal. https://en.wikipedia.org/w/index.php?title=The_Green_Mile_%28film%29&type=revision&diff=876885086&oldid=876257480 I would suggest it be restored to the article. — Preceding unsigned comment added by Iridescented candl (talk • contribs) 09:26, 22 February 2019 (UTC)

Categories

I have no idea how to format or do anything on Wikipedia so I'm sorry, but mind mentioning why they're consistently referred to as "the white girls"? I mean, they're just girls, just like John is just a huge magical bloke like. C'mon now. — Preceding unsigned comment added by 82.132.242.185 (talk) 14:51, 5 March 2019 (UTC)

I removed three categories, Category:Films shot in North Carolina, Category:Films shot in Tennessee, Category:Films shot in California, none of which are supported by the article text. This article has no production section, in which filming locations would be discussed. As such, these categories are inappropriate. ---RepublicanJacobite_TheFortyFive 04:45, 4 October 2011 (UTC)

The film's credits state that it was filmed in Hollywood, Nashville and Blowing Rock. I'm not sure how to reference it as a source, so I'll just re-add the categories and add a note in the production section and hopefully someone can fix it for me. --AdamM (talk) 04:16, 3 December 2011 (UTC)

The film's credits would be a primary source. We need a reliable secondary source that can be quoted in the article. Until then, the categories must be removed. ---RepublicanJacobite_TheFortyFive 05:30, 3 December 2011 (UTC)

Per what policy? The fact that this is where the film was shot is not a disputed fact, so removing the categories serves no purpose. Why didn't you just add a citation needed tag? Are you disputing that it is true, that the film's credits are incorrect? --2.98.187.143 (talk) 22:29, 5 December 2011 (UTC)

I assume you are kidding. I have no idea what the film's credits say, and we need a reliable, third-party source saying production took place there. I know what the policy is, do you? ---RepublicanJacobite_TheFortyFive 22:41, 5 December 2011 (UTC)

If you have no idea what the credits say then I suggest you watch them, because this is what they state with no room for potential misinterpretation. The verifiability policy does not say that primary sources are forbidden. --2.98.187.143 (talk) 22:45, 5 December 2011 (UTC)

Please read the policy again. What you are talking about is original research. ---RepublicanJacobite_TheFortyFive 23:01, 5 December 2011 (UTC)

No it's not. Original research is, as the policy says, facts for which no published source exists. And we have a source: the film itself, which states it in the credits. You haven't adequately explained why the film itself cannot be cited in line with policy. Stop beating around the bush. --2.98.187.143 (talk) 16:01, 6 December 2011 (UTC)

There is a discussion here at reliable sources noticeboard regarding this matter. ---RepublicanJacobite_TheFortyFive 03:51, 7 December 2011 (UTC)

So, as per that discussion you stand corrected, am I going to be doggedly reverted again if I add the categories? --78.149.108.233 (talk) 17:26, 12 December 2011 (UTC)

An inline citation in the article is necessary to justify any category. Simply saying "It's in the film credits" is not adequate. ---The Old Jacobite_{The '45} 02:48, 17 September 2017 (UTC)

It is adequate, as per the consensus reached on the reliable sources noticeboard. As to the former, I know of no policy that states such a thing, and I would invite you to reference one that backs up that statement. The article belongs to a number of categories not 'justified by inline citations' e.g. that the film was released in 1999, is in the English-language, is about old age and capital punishment, etc. In addition, aspects like the plot use the film as a primary source, but you don't appear to view inline citations for that as necessary - why?

I do know, however, that inline citations are required for material likely to be challenged, and as you indeed appear to be challenging this information I'll add a citation using the film as a source. Hopefully that puts the issue to bed either way. I wonder why you didn't simply add the citation yourself, however, rather than remove the information entirely. --AdamM (talk) 15:03, 18 September 2017 (UTC)

Inspiration

Green Mile was based on George Junius Stinney Jr. the youngest person ever executed in the 20th century 47.188.156.111 (talk) 21:04, 20 March 2022 (UTC)

"The Green Mile(movie)" listed at Redirects for discussion

An editor has identified a potential problem with the redirect The Green Mile(movie) and has thus listed it for discussion. This discussion will occur at Wikipedia:Redirects for discussion/Log/2022 April 6#The Green Mile(movie) until a consensus is reached, and readers of this page are welcome to contribute to the discussion. Steel1943 (talk) 19:21, 6 April 2022 (UTC)