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[quote=Anonymous][quote=Anonymous]So, this will not necessarily be popular but I'll say it anyway.

I agree with the lack of roles for non-white actors (and women).  Having said that, I watched Straight Outta Compton tonight.  I LOVED NWA as a teen (I had never heard anything like it).  They were a ground-breaking group.  And I liked the movie. Dre, Eazy E, Ice Cube all have interesting stories worthy of being told in a move.  But, no way do I think any of those performances were Oscar caliber this year.  Disagree strongly with those on here saying otherwise.[/quote]

Agreed. I am Af Am..loved the group when I was in college mainly because it was so controversial.  Liked the movie..but yes...this was not Oscar worthy.   I also agree Halle did not deserve one for Monsters Ball...I think that was a makeup Oscar for overlooking her portrayal of Dorothy Dandridge...just as Denzel's Training Day was a makeup Oscar...Training Day was not Oscar worthy compared to some prior performances of his in other films.    As someone else said...until Black actors (and I include Asian's as well) get better roles in better films...we will get more of the same.  And how many of those prior Oscars that were won were us portraying maids, slaves, drug addicts or other stereotypes...http://www.hollywoodreporter.com/news/oscarssowhite-how-win-an-oscar-859613 
Where are the Meryl Streep or Michael Douglas roles for minorities?  We do not get cast for those award winning scripts...they are written for white actors and actresses.[/quote]

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