Ahh, so brave to watch a classic, beloved movie from the 80s in 2025 and judge it by the modern lens. Folks used homophobic language in the 80s and do today. The Confederate flag will still exist even if you digitally remove it, although I confess it being in a school in 80s Illinois seems a tad odd.

Still, what precisely is the point of taking a movie from 30+ years ago and viewing it and judging it by our current standards, mores, folkways etc?

Umm, the Bridge was remade in the US for 2 seasons and was about a body found half on the US and half in Mexico and dealt with Border crime issues. Great show, surprised you didn't mention it here. I would also argue that Wire in the Blood is among the best crime shows ever made.

No, I did. I actually read the whole thing. My point is that crying about people "not understanding the symbol". which has changed over time and been coopted by other things is kind of the point. Symbols and words change meanings over time. If Swat teams and Special Forces want to use the Punisher symbol because they think its cool, who cares?

Yeah Alex, that is simply untrue. You think Frank Castle would go after the J6 people first? You don't think he would be tracking down and executing the cartels and those who pushed all the fentanyl into our country? Another Punisher tourist I see.

I mean Ian, have you read Punisher? He literally has worked with cops in the past. Bruv, the comics didn't come out last year, they have been around for decades. Pick up a book and read before outing yourself as foolish