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Bling Ring Member Alexis Neiers Calls Upcoming Movie 'Trashy'
Sofia Coppola's movie about the Bling Ring -- the group of L.A. teens who broke into celebrities' homes in 2008 and 2009 to steal jewelry and clothing -- is coming out this summer, and at least one person is not amused.
Alexis Neiers, who served 30 days of a 180-day sentence for being part of the group of young burglars, recently told LA Times writer Amy Kaufman via Twitter that she thinks the film is "trashy and inaccurate."
In a series of tweets, the 21-year-old felon detailed her feelings regarding Coppola's effort:
@AmyKinLA it's trashy and inaccurate. Based on Detective Goodkin and Nancy Joe Sales inaccurate information. 2 people who are everything
— A L E X I S H A I N E S (@Itsalexishaines) April 23, 2013
@AmyKinLA they accused us of being. Celebrity status obsessed, fame & money hungry...The detective who has been caught in
— A L E X I S H A I N E S (@Itsalexishaines) April 23, 2013
@AmyKinLA multiple lies and who played himself in this film and a woman who is an irresponsible,inaccurate and a dishonest
— A L E X I S H A I N E S (@Itsalexishaines) April 23, 2013
@AmyKinLA journalist who is currently writing a book based on inaccurate facts.
— A L E X I S H A I N E S (@Itsalexishaines) April 23, 2013
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@AmyKinLA The truth will come out soon enough and I have no intention of seeing this film.
— A L E X I S H A I N E S (@Itsalexishaines) April 23, 2013
The "journalist" that Neiers references is Vanity Fair writer Nancy Jo Sales, who penned a 2010 piece about the Bling Ring's nefarious activities. Neiers infamously responded to the piece by calling Sales and leaving an enraged voicemail message.
Neiers most recent series of tweets was prompted by Kaufman asking what Neiers thought of the trailer:
@itsalexisneiers Would love to hear what you have to say about this new trailer: http://t.co/Vr5bjXMedL
— Amy Kaufman (@AmyKinLA) April 23, 2013
The movie stars Emma Watson. Here's the trailer that got Neiers so upset:
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