As I watched all the white people nominated for Oscars last night, I couldn’t help but think how Hollywood is the last place in America where racist hiring practices are tolerated. It’s the only place left where one care hire for a job looking only at white applicants and no one will bat an eye.
Like take the winner for best picture last night, The King’s Speech. Do you think any black people were considered for any of the lead roles in that film. Oh, sure, they have an excuse for that: Historical accuracy. But when has historical accuracy ever mattered to Hollywood? They’re always changing factual details to make a better plot. The only historical detail they’ll never budge on is the one that keeps minority actors blocked from their film.
Oh, and they’ll probably say it’s us, too. We, the audience, would be too confused by black Churchill. Well, no, I’d be fine with it; don’t try and project your racism onto me, Hollywood. And I thought Hollywood was supposed to challenge people’s perceptions. But I guess racially neutral hiring practices is too big a challenge.
Anyway, whatever the excuse, too much of Hollywood’s hiring is “Whites Only” and it should not be tolerated. Obviously the left in this country doesn’t care, so it’s up to conservatives to end this last bit of blatant racism blemishing America. If racial attitudes isn’t a big part of the plot of a movie, then there should be open casting for all the parts to people of all races. “Artistic vision” is not an acceptable excuse for racism.
They will never cast a black man for the part of Louis Armstrong – First man on the moon. A perfect part for Black actor Robert Downey Jr. from the movie “Tropic Thunder”.
” black Churchill” will “challenge people’s perceptions” um yeah I suppose that would.
We’ve needed black Churchill for so long.
“Whatcha talkin’ about, Hitler?”
“I am tired of these mother[censored] Germans and their mother[censored] planes!”
They say this Churchill is a bad mother
SHUT YOUR MOUTH!
I’m talkin’ ’bout Churchill!
THEN WE CAN DIG IT!
Apparently Will Smith is going to play Job at some point in the relatively near future. So there’s a black guy playing the part of a Jewish guy.
http://collider.com/will-smith-joe-job/78131/?_r=true
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And it’s not just blacks who are discriminated against.
Ever see any movies with Asian NASCAR drivers?
Any movies with Middle Eastern cowboys?
Hindu cowboys?
Irish Eskimos?
No, no, no, no – because people in Hollywood have no imagination – just prejudices.
Geez, I don’t see your problem.
They had the affirmative action Oscars a few years ago, that should be good for a pass for at least a few decades at least.
I heard that they were making a new Revolutionary War Picture with Snoop Dogg as Washington and Will Smith as Baron von Steuben. Should be off the Hizzook.
I miss the oscars of decades past where it was totally acceptable for actors to show up high on goofballs, make an ass of themselves, and pass out without worrying supporting the appropriate cause or offending someone.
At least they could have nominated Charlie Sheen for something and offered him a free ride to the show in a limo packed with coke and hookers to ensure SOME entertainment value. When did the Oscars show become less entertaining than watching CSPAN?
And how come only black people can make Blaxploitation movies these days? RAAAAACISTS!!!!!!
The same could be said about Tyler Perry movies
I can’t wait for Jim Carrey to play Obama in his bio-pic. Not sure if Carrey can act stupid enough though…
Egyptian Pharaohs: Black Men! Jesus: Black Man! Babe Ruth: Black Man! Madonna: ….Slept with Black Men! The Computer: Another idea stolen from…. The Black Man! George Washingto Carver invented the first computer! From a peanut! A peanut!
So, you’re telling me there really is ‘The Man’?
Wha Chu think? Things don’t just happen by ‘accident’.
So, the NBA really DID institute the 3-Point Shot to give White Boys a chance?
Of course!
Then the ‘Entertainment Industry’ really IS out to get Spike Lee?
Come on, man! Even Cher’s won an Oscar! Cher!
And O.J. really didn’t do it?
(Ends of Conspiracy conversation)
Halle Berry: ” You like me! You really, really like me!”
This is waaay OT but it’s almost like a daydream come true.
You’ve heard of those peace loving Critical Mass bicycle riders before, right? (this is in Brazil, not San Fran.)
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=9oOL6fMvhww&feature=player_embedded
@Corona: I had never heard of such nitwittery, so I looked it up. From the critical mass website:
Biking a right? Cars don’t need permits? Who knew?
Full disclaimer: If found guilty, the car driver needs to do time; however, the same is true of the bike riders in that they likely deserve citations.
Now back to your previously scheduled thread.
And yes, a white Shaft might be an open minded thing to do, but who but Richard Roundtree is cool enough to play Shaft, or am I being racist?
Charlie Sheen should play Obama!
“A white Shaft”?
Hmmm…I’m seeing either Jm J Bullock or Justin Bieber.
Maybe Woody Allen.
Oh, and for the role of Obama in the Biopic: Dustin Diamond, the guy who played Screetch on Saved By The Bell.
Now that affirmative action is being used in presidential elections, it’s no longer necessary in Hollywood.
Bruce Campbell needs to be recognized for his fight against racism. Casting Ozzie Davis as JFK in Bubba Ho-Tep was a blow against “The Man.”
It took “The Honeymooners” movie, cast with all black actors, which was a disaster at the box office, for Hollywood to realize what the rest of the world has always known. Most folks just don’t like black people.
“Most folks just don’t like black people.”
And folks like me don’t like most folks who don’t like black people. Surely you jest, SOB.
Jimmy,
I hope I don’t actually have to point out that this board is pretty heavy on sarcasm…
Whew! Glad your were jesting. There have been a number of times lately when clear sarcasm has disappeared on this forum.
That little statue they get is modeled after a white person so why shouldn’t white people be the only ones to get it? It’s the only thing we got left except….ice hocky.
They should have included a scene of the king subjugating Nigeria or India. Besides, wasn’t Churchill a lesbian?
“Don’t tell business people how to make decisions!” shout conservatives…unless said business people are casting agents and producers. THEN, it’s on!
It’s not just hollywood. What about gossip sites,magazine,tv news? They all lean toward white coverage. That’s why there is a bet,and latin network.
Correction: “Obviously the left in this country doesn’t care, so it’s up to conservatives to end this last bit of blatant racism blemishing America.”
Should read: “Obviously the left in this country doesn’t care, so it’s, once again, up to conservatives to end this last bit of blatant racism blemishing America.”
We apologize for the mistake.