Oye vey, the responses you’re getting. . . . .

I loved her too. I am considering (just considering) cutting her the tiniest little bit of slack because she is French and—because of that, might not have her thumb on the pulse of American racism and all of its complexities.

Yes! Particularly re: what you said about becoming ACTIVELY involved. I think a huge part of the problem is that so many “non-racists” are self-congratulatory (in a sub-conscious way). . . . .again, like, “I’m not one of those awful racists!” They’re complacent and that just allows the more insidious brand of…

I know, right? Awful. At least at some points the applause was much louder than the booing.

Hell yes. I hope he flips the script big time.

I know. . . . .what a brave woman. And I don’t mean that in a condescending way. She was so freaking poised. And it was such a powerful act of protest.

She is amazing. I re-watched that video three times this morning. She is so composed in the face of such bigotry—people freaking BOOED her! And she was just—wow. I wish this “old” story were getting more press right now. It shows how an actor can actually protest the establishment and it’s not the end of the freaking…

Oh god, I just read Penelope Miller’s response (after I saw your post and got interested) and it’s actually pretty terrible. . . . .

I’m shocked that, given the current conversation, more people aren’t bringing up how Marlon Brando asked Sacheen Littlefeather to refuse his Oscar (for The Godfather). This was an amazing act of protest. I won’t repost the video because I’ve posted it twice already. . . . but here is an excerpt from his full speech…

YES. Kinda like, “We won’t recognize you, but you can help us while we recognize ourselves!!” Like I said in another post, someone seriously needs to pull a Marlo Brando on this shit. (Sorry for double posting the video, but, like, it is amazing).

Someone needs to pull a Marlo Brando.

I’m so glad he said that. And I hope people w/ influence in this discussion listen carefully. YES, I AM LOOKING AT YOU MATT DAMON.

More analysis in the media /= more excuses.

The Oscar-nominated version of Bryce Dallas Howard

I agree that there are a lot of overly reactionary Sanders supporters (and I am a HUGE supporter). I feel like *some* of the more reactionary types have some justification—Clinton’s done some smarmy things this cycle. I think some of them are just. . . .um. . . . .more concerned w/ revolutionary passion (which is…

The PP link is not harsh—but the tone of this article is totally out of whack—and seems to skew Sanders’ comments. There is no reason for anyone to be breeding such animosity in the democratic party. . . especially when it comes to two people with strong records on women’s rights.

Awesome! Thank you. . . . .just watched a preview for Straight Outta Compton and it looks amazing! Also, I didn’t know about Beasts of No Nation—but I will definitely see it—as Idris Elba is just amazing in everything.

I have a honest question. Which performances do people think should have been nominated this year? Or considered for nominations? I’m asking this as a person who saw no films last year.

It’s kind of funny that they are doing exactly the thing that she is asking them not to do—and in such an obvious way. Like, they must realize that’s exactly what they’re doing, right? So, like, are they proud of it or something? I don’t get it.

From the Daily Beast’s interview w/ his college roommate, Craig Mazin: