What do you think of the Oscar Boycott?

Karen99

Karen99

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I'm not going to boycott. I always watch the Oscars, and I liked Chris Rock when he hosted before.

Should there be more opportunities for minorities in movies? Yes. There have been black nominees and winners. When was the last time a Latino or Asian was nominated or won?

But I think Jada Pinkett Smith is just pissed because her husband wasn't nominated. I like Will but I didn't see his performance in the movie "Concussion". The movie industry has made Will and Jada extremely wealthy.

I agree with Whoopi Goldberg on this:

http://www.etonline.com/news/180351_whoopi_goldberg_speaks_out_against_oscars_boycott/
 
She sure spoke her mind...good for her. I will watch some of the Oscars at least. I like seeing what they wear :)
 
Yeah, I like all the "banter" :)
And there is NO way Chris Rock is gonna bow out. He'll probably make some jokes about it :laugh: He's so devilish!!
 
Karen99 said:
http://abcnews.go.com/Entertainment/wireStory/calls-boycott-oscars-grow-diversity-nominees-36359282

you may have heard some stars are "boycotting" the Oscars because all the nominees in the acting category are white.

Quite honestly i haven't watched them much the past few years. It's much more fun to watch if you've at least seen the movies.

What at do you think of the boycott and will you boycott?
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They're my version of the Super Bowl, esp the red carpet (that's my Super Bowl halftime show). I do agree with the concerns this year.
 
I wouldn't boycott the oscars. Have there been specific ethnic actors who should have been nominated in 2015?
 
Don..sounds like you have things in perspective :)

Cookie..I think maybe Jada Pinkett-Smith was upset her hub Will Smith wasn't nominated...but who knows :)

Debbie, I think Maybe it will be even a more interesting Oscar show due to this fracas...lol

:tv::popcorn:
 
applecruncher said:
I'm not going to boycott. I always watch the Oscars, and I liked Chris Rock when he hosted before.

Should there be more opportunities for minorities in movies? Yes. There have been black nominees and winners. When was the last time a Latino or Asian was nominated or won?

But I think Jada Pinkett Smith is just pissed because her husband wasn't nominated. I like Will but I didn't see his performance in the movie "Concussion". The movie industry has made Will and Jada extremely wealthy.

I agree with Whoopi Goldberg on this:

http://www.etonline.com/news/180351_whoopi_goldberg_speaks_out_against_oscars_boycott/
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I agree, AC.
 
The British actor, who is nominated for the best actress award, says black actors may not have been good enough to make the list of Oscar nominees

“Why classify people? These days everyone is more or less accepted ... People will always say: ‘Him, he’s less handsome’; ‘Him, he’s too black’; ‘He is too white’ ... someone will always be saying ‘You are too’ [this or that] .


http://www.theguardian.com/film/2016/jan/22/oscars-2016-charlotte-rampling-diversity-row-racist-to-white-people
 
I do not watch it so I really do not care. Every five minutes in this politically correct world, there is something to complain about. It is getting quite taxing. I think there are far more serious problems out there, but that's just my opinion.. Bright Blessings ^.^
 

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