All white Oscars? Serious question.
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Anonymous
Stormtroopers in the First Order aren't clones any more. So, completely possible to have Stormtroopers of various races. [/supernerd] |
Anonymous
I'm the "I expect" poster and I agree 100% |
) Why not cast any Asian/Latino/any other race actor of equal talent in any role?
Anonymous
That was a consolation prize Oscar for Denzel (not the first time it's happened though) and that was also around the time Russel Crowe started showing his behind in public. Politics are always in play. |
Anonymous
Well, she WAS bent over backwards and moaned "I want you to make me feel goooooood". |
Anonymous
LMAO my girlfriends and I still laugh at that phrase. Seriously she was not good in that movie, probably the worst actor in the ensemble. Even Diddy did a fairly good job considering he is not an actor. Makes you wonder if the academy was living out some fantasy when they watched that movie and saw Billy Bob and her together. |
Anonymous
Yeah, that's about all Halle did in that movie. Sissy Spacek should have won for "In the Bedroom." Outstanding performance. |
Anonymous
It was also odd that Halle Berry did win the Golden Globe or any of the other precursors to the Oscar for that role. The decision to give to her seemed very political. But, I never really cared for her or her acting, so I am probably biased. |
Anonymous
Sorry, meant to say that she DID NOT win the Golden Globe or the other awards. Sissy Spacek did. |
Anonymous
I don't think you saw Ray. Foxx's impersonation was perfect. However, that's not the reason I think you didn't see the movie. Ray was 2005. A Beautiful Mind was 2001. Also, I think there was some controversy around the story, and the Oscars hate controversy. |
Anonymous
| Actors nominate actors, producers nominate producers, directors nominate directors and so on. Presumably the they nominate what they feel are outstanding. Do we now need Affirmative Action in The Academy Awards ? Jada Pinkett Smith cannot act her way out of a paper sack. |
Anonymous
Please read further up this thread. It's partially about the actual nominations (no Idris Elba, Michael B Jordan, etc), but also about the lack of opportunity for actors of color. If actors of color aren't cast in Oscar-worthy roles, they can't be nominated for Oscars. |
Anonymous
| Way I see it if you're a teacher and you know you do a great job with/for your students you'd like to be recognized by the school sometimes when they have "Teacher of the Year" awards. To not even be considered for the award and rarely if ever see any other black teachers ever get nominated at your school which coincidentally has only white administrators who determine the nominees (Hollywood) would have you a little sour. |
Anonymous
I am glad you got your year right, but I understand, all Black men look alike. Anyway, there was controversy surrounding the character that Russell Crowe portrayed in "A Beautiful Mind", and the Oscars backed away. Also, Denzel was awarded the Oscar for "Training Days" for his accumulative work, just like Leonardo will receive the Oscar for his cumulative work this year. Denzel had been snubbed so many times for better acting roles than TD and the Oscars were running from ABM controversy. Coincidentally, LC has also been snubbed for better performances than Revenant. FWIW, I was not happy with Denzel's win and thought he should have one for Malcom X, Pelican Brief, and Hurricane. |
Anonymous
Yeah, I pointed out my own mistake. But, I did see Ray, and it was great mimickry, but that was about it for me. I am old enough to remember "In Living Color" and I guess I still can't get past how the Jamie Foxx who was in that went on to win an Oscar! But, hey Tom Hanks was in "Bosom Buddies" at one time, so things change! |
Anonymous
| Blacks scream for equal treatment but what they really want is SPECIAL treatment. |