Boycott the Oscar's

1/19/2016 10:37:58 AM	Boycott the Oscar's
kandykayn Clarksville, TN 29, joined Dec. 2013	Jada Pickett Her husband Will Smith and Spike Lee have called for a boycott of attendance and viewing of this year's Oscar's award show. This is the second year in a row no people of color were nominated for a award. Thoughts? Meet singles at DateHookup.dating, we're 100% free! Join now!
1/19/2016 10:40:25 AM	Boycott the Oscar's
grande_mamon Houston, TX 49, joined Sep. 2014	Well who would you nominate and for which roles, the only n**ger I can think of that played a significant role last year as the one in Star Wars, and that wasn't nominated for anything I don't think. Nominations should be based on their acting...not their color [Edited 1/19/2016 10:40:48 AM ]
1/19/2016 10:41:41 AM	Boycott the Oscar's
grande_mamon Houston, TX 49, joined Sep. 2014	Kandy, How many Asian and Hispanic actors were nominated?
1/19/2016 10:43:32 AM	Boycott the Oscar's
idliketotalk Punxsutawney, PA 53, joined Oct. 2013	I wasn't planning to attend this year anyway and without seeing all of the films I wouldn't really have any idea who should or should not have been nominated anyway. I thought most folks in the film business already knew the oscars snub a lot of people in the industry for all sorts of reasons.
1/19/2016 10:43:33 AM	Boycott the Oscar's
ibane Zanesville, OH 45, joined Feb. 2014	Maybe it's cuz their movies sucked. But they should get shit for free anyway. .cuz u know....they're black and all
1/19/2016 10:44:24 AM	Boycott the Oscar's
grande_mamon Houston, TX 49, joined Sep. 2014	Kandy, come on now lets have your black nominations and NO googling....
1/19/2016 10:44:45 AM	Boycott the Oscar's
dan9787_3 Laval, QC 52, joined Jul. 2014	Maybe it's a coincidence? How is it necessarily racially motivated?
1/19/2016 10:45:36 AM	Boycott the Oscar's
kandykayn Clarksville, TN 29, joined Dec. 2013	Quote from grande_mamon: Kandy, How many Asian and Hispanic actors were nominated? Good question I haven't made a final decision on what I think about this boycott. I'm on the fence.
1/19/2016 10:47:31 AM	Boycott the Oscar's
grande_mamon Houston, TX 49, joined Sep. 2014	Good question I haven't made a final decision on what I think about this boycott. I'm on the fence. it's a bit racist just to boycott it because of a lack of blacks then isn't it and not because of a lack of the other races. I think we should boycott Jada Picket and Will Smith for being such blatant racists.
1/19/2016 10:51:28 AM	Boycott the Oscar's
didntreadyrnove New York, NY 40, joined Oct. 2015	They are gonna make an affirmative action clause for the oscars or something. Perhaps the Academy should look at who is making the judgement calls on who is Oscar nomination worthy. Seems they don't see the brilliance in actors of color. If they can't relate, they won't so maybe they need to be more diverse with their judges
1/19/2016 10:51:56 AM	Boycott the Oscar's
seth097 Arvada, CO 48, joined May. 2014	In spite of the attempts to horrify and offend, people are actually only playing the role the racists that create these topics intend to assign to them. I suppose it is humorous but I have come to a point that I find these racist trolls dull and unimaginative, so this will most likely be the last post i make in their mess. While you all are busy dying spiritually and emotionally, I plan on living. Enjoy.
1/19/2016 10:52:15 AM	Boycott the Oscar's
lunaglider Vail, CO 96, joined Dec. 2013	I decided not to attend this year.....Elton John's after party was a drag last year.
1/19/2016 10:53:11 AM	Boycott the Oscar's
craftybtch Ocala, FL 97, joined Feb. 2015	I follow no one's direction but my own
1/19/2016 10:54:07 AM	Boycott the Oscar's
cupocheer Assumption, IL 67, joined May. 2010	Opinion? Mine..... waa waa waa Enough whine pressure (in this case the Oscars) and whitey will cave AGAIN... feel bad about there being so many white actors that can act and get nominated they will start including more actors of color who may also be able to act and will get nominated.... that is my initial opinion... It has been the same... Over and over since the Civil Rights days in the 60s. I am sorry Jada, that your husband didn't get nominated but girl, the I love him too doesnt mean he is always the best. Dang! Grow up, already! Stop boycotting and keep working to achieve your goal.
1/19/2016 10:54:29 AM	Boycott the Oscar's
didntreadyrnove New York, NY 40, joined Oct. 2015	Quote from craftybtch: I follow no one's direction but my own You would be a terrible actor then lol
1/19/2016 10:54:36 AM	Boycott the Oscar's
kandykayn Clarksville, TN 29, joined Dec. 2013	She didn't say no black people were nominated. She says no people of color which would include Hispanics or the correct term would be Mexicans, Puerto Ricans since Hispanic is not a race. She is beating around the bush the concern is that only white people have been nominated. She is also concerned that whited are offered majority of the lead roles in film. But my question is why do our Black director who could hire blacks for leading roles only focus on STEREotypical films of thug life, cookouts, rap biographies, slavery ect. Is the Oscar's prejudice in their diversity of nominees or are our movies not diverse enough for the Oscars?
1/19/2016 10:55:24 AM	Boycott the Oscar's
grande_mamon Houston, TX 49, joined Sep. 2014	In spite of the attempts to horrify and offend, people are actually only playing the role the racists that create these topics intend to assign to them. I suppose it is humorous but I have come to a point that I find these racist trolls dull and unimaginative, so this will most likely be the last post i make in their mess. While you all are busy dying spiritually and emotionally, I plan on living. Enjoy. You're talking about Will Smith right?...he "created" this issue
1/19/2016 10:56:52 AM	Boycott the Oscar's
grande_mamon Houston, TX 49, joined Sep. 2014	She didn't say no black people were nominated. She says no people of color which would include Hispanics or the correct term would be Mexicans, Puerto Ricans since Hispanic is not a race. Well using that logic then white people are people of color...specifically light pink (as only albinos are white). So "she'd" be wrong in making that statement. It's important to be specific when making complaints.
1/19/2016 10:56:55 AM	Boycott the Oscar's
didntreadyrnove New York, NY 40, joined Oct. 2015	Because it's about what sells. They don't care about the art anymore. If they don't feel a non stereotypical approach will be marketable to the majority, they won't choose it
1/19/2016 10:57:02 AM	Boycott the Oscar's
kandykayn Clarksville, TN 29, joined Dec. 2013	Don't get me started on Tyler Perry films Cursing gun totting grandmothers Anyway where are our action/adventure/fantasy films. Why are we waiting on white film directors to give us leading roles?
1/19/2016 10:59:06 AM	Boycott the Oscar's
grande_mamon Houston, TX 49, joined Sep. 2014	Because it's about what sells. They don't care about the art anymore. If they don't feel a non stereotypical approach will be marketable to the majority, they won't choose it It's because of the lack of nger actors and nger movies...that's all. If there were more more would be nominated. the year before (or was it the year before that)...12yrs a slave won a bunch of awards...it was a good movie...there were not any "good" black movies last year that I can think of...and hence no nominations. You can't nominate that which does not exist
1/19/2016 10:59:40 AM	Boycott the Oscar's
ibane Zanesville, OH 45, joined Feb. 2014	Wanna know what's racist. ..Black movie Awards. Anyone boycott that?
1/19/2016 11:00:14 AM	Boycott the Oscar's
flyfish77 Conyers, GA 51, joined Jul. 2014	o of course......next thing you know it will have to be half black etc,whatever..and half white,its posed to be about...quality....not colour,o please....my favourite movies main character was a black man,dead now though........see.....crossroads.joe seneca,joe morton,and the karate kid dude..from about 1986...ralph macchio....what a voice and talent on the old man,wow...blind dog fulton,smokehouse brown..also starred harry carry jr. cussin was ruff,music was superb.............i love tyler perry films,and a machine gun totin madea..love em all......thats quality,and humour too.... [Edited 1/19/2016 11:02:27 AM ]
1/19/2016 11:00:54 AM	Boycott the Oscar's
grande_mamon Houston, TX 49, joined Sep. 2014	The new ID4 movie is coming out this year...Will Smith was asked to reprise his role and at first agreed to. Then after the failure of "After Earth" he backed out because he got scared about doing another Scifi movie that might flop. I nominate him for being a p*ssy. [Edited 1/19/2016 11:01:41 AM ]
1/19/2016 11:01:52 AM	Boycott the Oscar's
kandykayn Clarksville, TN 29, joined Dec. 2013	Quote from didntreadyrnove: Because it's about what sells. They don't care about the art anymore. If they don't feel a non stereotypical approach will be marketable to the majority, they won't choose it Obviously it's not selling if she and other directors are crying about not being acknowledged at the Oscar's. Black films tend to cater to STEREotypical screenplays of type casting. I would love to see a black directed film on ancient black Egypt with a black leading cast instead of "Straight out of Compton" and "Twelve years a slave" is this all we have to offer? Then complain that we are not fulfilling "certain" lead roles in film.
1/19/2016 11:02:30 AM	Boycott the Oscar's
didntreadyrnove New York, NY 40, joined Oct. 2015	I think there are many actors of all races that have deserved to be nominated and were not. There have been many that won and never should have been nominated. It's a popularity contest for the most part
1/19/2016 11:03:17 AM	Boycott the Oscar's
kandykayn Clarksville, TN 29, joined Dec. 2013	Quote from grande_mamon: The new ID4 movie is coming out this year...Will Smith was asked to reprise his role and at first agreed to. Then after the failure of "After Earth" he backed out because he got scared about doing another Scifi movie that might flop. I nominate him for being a p*ssy. This is Dissapointing.
1/19/2016 11:03:28 AM	Boycott the Oscar's
cupocheer Assumption, IL 67, joined May. 2010	Quote from grande_mamon: The new ID4 movie is coming out this year...Will Smith was asked to reprise his role and at first agreed to. Then after the failure of "After Earth" he backed out because he got scared about doing another Scifi movie that might flop. I nominate him for being a p*ssy. Go lay down, Mamon. You freakin kitty litterer.
1/19/2016 11:04:40 AM	Boycott the Oscar's
xray6 Jacksonville, FL 28, joined Mar. 2012	I knew From the moment I say this on facebook it would make it here. And one of you 3 would bring it up
1/19/2016 11:05:34 AM	Boycott the Oscar's
grande_mamon Houston, TX 49, joined Sep. 2014	12yrs a slave. Total number of awards and nominations 145 Awards 322 Nominations Proving when there are good black movies they are not ignored..
1/19/2016 11:07:44 AM	Boycott the Oscar's
didntreadyrnove New York, NY 40, joined Oct. 2015	Quote from kandykayn: Obviously it's not selling if she and other directors are crying about not being acknowledged at the Oscar's. Black films tend to cater to STEREotypical screenplays of type casting. I would love to see a black directed film on ancient black Egypt with a black leading cast instead of "Straight out of Compton" and "Twelve years a slave" is this all we have to offer? Then complain that we are not fulfilling "certain" lead roles in film. Well they have had so many great films though and many great performances. The Color Purple, a raisin in the sun, green mile, the New Hairspray has an awesome cast queen Latifa and Elijah kelly. Morgan freeman, will smith, Denzel Washington and spike lee have all been highly acknowledged. The thing is they tend to do a lot of comedies and the Academy doesn't really recognize comedy [Edited 1/19/2016 11:08:34 AM ]
1/19/2016 11:08:10 AM	Boycott the Oscar's
flyfish77 Conyers, GA 51, joined Jul. 2014	your popular an cute,so i agree......but i do,an yes,maybe so,an possibly too...youd be a good bed warmer.........
1/19/2016 11:09:02 AM	Boycott the Oscar's
stl1 Saint Louis, MO 62, joined Jun. 2007	I think Stepin Fetchit should be nominated for a Lifetime Achievement Award. Rapping before there was rapping. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=5qALvc-MIDY With Shirley Temple. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=776oLm9GXxQ
1/19/2016 11:09:10 AM	Boycott the Oscar's
grande_mamon Houston, TX 49, joined Sep. 2014	Quote from flyfish77: ...youd be a good bed warmer......... I think that's a line from 12yrs a slave
1/19/2016 11:11:22 AM	Boycott the Oscar's
ibane Zanesville, OH 45, joined Feb. 2014	I saw Laverne on Laverne and Shirley lastnight in a mini skirt...holy fk did she have some legs
1/19/2016 11:11:42 AM	Boycott the Oscar's
idliketotalk Punxsutawney, PA 53, joined Oct. 2013	This was posted in CE&P, seems about right to me. thekinghasrisen Over 4,000 Posts! (4,531) San Diego, CA 31, joined Nov. 2013 online now! I think the boycott is a misguided effort to address a very real (if not necessarily consequential) bias in Hollywood and in many other (more consequential) industries. This however isn't an unfair or even irrational bias. People tend to connect better with actors on a subconscious level that look like them, or their families or loved ones. Directors and producers have the tough job of connecting to widest audience in only about an hour and a half of run time. The lack of black representation in Hollywood has more to do with the lack of black leaders in the industry than some systemic racial bias. It's also a testament to the types of people who actually go see movies, and what sort of movies they see. I don't know the demographics of movie goers, but I can say that I personally didn't go see Straight out of Compton or Chi-Raq; but I've seen Star Wars twice. If there is only 1 black director to every 20 white directors who produce block buster films, than don't expect equal representation in casting or in awards. Instead of trying to force the hand of award organization which (frankly) no body cares about any more; Spike Lee's time would be better served strengthening the presence of black representation in the director's chairs of Hollywood. Even he hasn't learned to make a movie that amounts to anything more than epic coonery that is (at best) uncomfortable for black men like me to watch. If I want to see a black caricature on the big screen, I'll go see a Tyler Perry movie. A boycott of actors being awarded for their talent rings petulant and solves nothing.
1/19/2016 11:14:58 AM	Boycott the Oscar's
kandykayn Clarksville, TN 29, joined Dec. 2013	Quote from xray6: I knew From the moment I say this on facebook it would make it here. And one of you 3 would bring it up And here you are. What do you think about this. I could think of 100 more important situations Jada could be rallying against Word is she is mad Will was snubbed this year.
1/19/2016 11:15:17 AM	Boycott the Oscar's
grande_mamon Houston, TX 49, joined Sep. 2014	It's a numbers game If only 18% of the population are black...then it follows they wont have much representation in any industry that isn't aimed specifically at the black race...why would there be? Lithuanians are even LESS of a %...where is the outrage about Lithuanian actors/directors not being nominated?... It's simply a case of ngers being ngers and doing what they do best...n**gerin'
1/19/2016 11:18:12 AM	Boycott the Oscar's
kandykayn Clarksville, TN 29, joined Dec. 2013	Idliketotalk I agree this is definitely a misguided effort. But how can one tell another who can pay what role in their own movie. Obviously if the director is white he is prone to cast people of his own image.... Is this wrong. We didn't cast any whites to play leads in Straight out of Compton. The only way to combat this is to make your own. Will and Jada certainly have the money and power to do so.
1/19/2016 11:20:09 AM	Boycott the Oscar's
kandykayn Clarksville, TN 29, joined Dec. 2013	Quote from grande_mamon: It's a numbers game If only 18% of the population are black...then it follows they wont have much representation in any industry that isn't aimed specifically at the black race...why would there be? Lithuanians are even LESS of a %...where is the outrage about Lithuanian actors/directors not being nominated?... It's simply a case of ngers being ngers and doing what they do best...n**gerin' Actually blacks makes up 40% of box office revenue. Aka we spend more money going to theaters than all others. Another fact presented by Jada.
1/19/2016 11:21:06 AM	Boycott the Oscar's
grande_mamon Houston, TX 49, joined Sep. 2014	Obviously if the director is white he is prone to cast people of his own image.... Well casting is usually based on the character requirements.. not what the director likes...if the character is a white dude..then you cast a white dude The director didn't write the script/screenplay/book.
1/19/2016 11:21:54 AM	Boycott the Oscar's
ibane Zanesville, OH 45, joined Feb. 2014	40% is more than what
1/19/2016 11:22:21 AM	Boycott the Oscar's
grande_mamon Houston, TX 49, joined Sep. 2014	Actually blacks makes up 40% of box office revenue. Aka we spend more money going to theaters than all others. Another fact presented by Jada. Who goes to see the movies doesn't equate to who stars in them... Obviously if 40% of revenue is from 18% of the population (blacks)..then apparently... per their spending $$$... blacks are ok with the way things are!!! The 40% black revenue is voting their approval of white movies with their $$$ [Edited 1/19/2016 11:23:31 AM ]
1/19/2016 11:23:10 AM	Boycott the Oscar's
kandykayn Clarksville, TN 29, joined Dec. 2013	Quote from ibane: 40% is more than what Out of all the revenue at the box office black people make up 40% of the total revenue. Did you really need help on this
1/19/2016 11:23:11 AM	Boycott the Oscar's
fargolady Fargo, ND 46, joined Mar. 2014	Quote from kandykayn: Actually blacks makes up 40% of box office revenue. Aka we spend more money going to theaters than all others. Another fact presented by Jada. You also talk more during the movie, more than whites. And your people should learn how to shut your cell phones off.
1/19/2016 11:23:28 AM	Boycott the Oscar's
stl1 Saint Louis, MO 62, joined Jun. 2007	But what about the Lifetime Achievement Award for Stepin Fetchit? Where's the love for him?
1/19/2016 11:24:33 AM	Boycott the Oscar's
ibane Zanesville, OH 45, joined Feb. 2014	Quote from kandykayn: Out of all the revenue at the box office black people make up 40% of the total revenue. Did you really need help on this Im trying to justify 40% being the majority. From what...60%
1/19/2016 11:25:52 AM	Boycott the Oscar's
grande_mamon Houston, TX 49, joined Sep. 2014	But what about the Lifetime Achievement Award for Stepin Fetchit? Where's the love for him? Clearly a skilled thespian...yesss sirrrr massa!
1/19/2016 11:27:06 AM	Boycott the Oscar's
grande_mamon Houston, TX 49, joined Sep. 2014	Im trying to justify 40% being the majority. From what...60% 40% revenue from 18% of the population is pretty impressive though....impressive in PROVING blacks are happy with the industry as it stands....white dominated...if they were not they wouldn't be providing 40% of the revenue!
1/19/2016 11:27:42 AM	Boycott the Oscar's
kandykayn Clarksville, TN 29, joined Dec. 2013	Quote from grande_mamon: Actually blacks makes up 40% of box office revenue. Aka we spend more money going to theaters than all others. Another fact presented by Jada. Who goes to see the movies doesn't equate to who stars in them... Obviously if 40% of revenue is from 18% of the population (blacks)..then apparently... per their spending $$$... blacks are ok with the way things are!!! The 40% black revenue is voting their approval of white movies with their $$$ They are viewing fantasy/action/adventure films that black directors shy away from. Imagine if black directors actually started producing these types of films maybe they wouldn't need to cry about winning a Oscar or the fact white directors donot give us Oscar worthy roles in their films. How hard is it for someone to keep playing a thug, rapper or a slave. Step out of the box learn what the Oscar's are looking for and deliver. [Edited 1/19/2016 11:28:36 AM ]
1/19/2016 11:28:33 AM	Boycott the Oscar's
god_says Cabo San Lucas Mexico 48, joined Aug. 2014	Quote from kandykayn: Jada Pickett Her husband Will Smith and Spike Lee have called for a boycott of attendance and viewing of this year's Oscar's award show. This is the second year in a row no people of color were nominated for a award. Thoughts?
1/19/2016 11:29:36 AM	Boycott the Oscar's
didntreadyrnove New York, NY 40, joined Oct. 2015	Theater and tv and movies are not cast by racial motivation in the majority. The white director will not try and cast white actors more than black. They will cast what the role calls for and what the public expects and will pay to see.
1/19/2016 11:30:12 AM	Boycott the Oscar's
grande_mamon Houston, TX 49, joined Sep. 2014	They are viewing fantasy/action/adventure films that black directors shy away from. Imagine if black directors actually started producing these types of films maybe they wouldn't need to cry about winning a Oscar. How hard is it for someone to keep playing a thug, rapper or a slave. Step out of the box learn what the Oscar's are looking for and deliver. Well then that's the black directors fault isn't it! not the whites...if 40% of TOTAL revenue comes from blacks watching scifi/fantasy/adventure movies...then the stupid n**ger directors should be making scifi/fantasy/adventure movies. A director/actor shouldn't be picking and choosing based on what is likely to result in an award...it's ultimately a job and their position is to provide what their customers want...and it appears their customers want scifi/fantasy and adventure...not movies about some fat chick named precious living in the ghetto.
1/19/2016 11:31:40 AM	Boycott the Oscar's
kandykayn Clarksville, TN 29, joined Dec. 2013	Quote from fargolady: You also talk more during the movie, more than whites. And your people should learn how to shut your cell phones off. I mostly hear white people laughing obnoxiously at parts of a movie that aren't even funny. Or whistling when one of the actresses bend over like 40 year old virgins To each their own
1/19/2016 11:32:40 AM	Boycott the Oscar's
kandykayn Clarksville, TN 29, joined Dec. 2013	Quote from grande_mamon: They are viewing fantasy/action/adventure films that black directors shy away from. Imagine if black directors actually started producing these types of films maybe they wouldn't need to cry about winning a Oscar. How hard is it for someone to keep playing a thug, rapper or a slave. Step out of the box learn what the Oscar's are looking for and deliver. Well then that's the black directors fault isn't it! not the whites...if 40% of TOTAL revenue comes from blacks watching scifi/fantasy/adventure movies...then the stupid n**ger directors should be making scifi/fantasy/adventure movies. A director/actor shouldn't be picking and choosing based on what is likely to result in an award...it's ultimately a job and their position is to provide what their customers want...and it appears their customers want scifi/fantasy and adventure...not movies about some fat chick named precious living in the ghetto. That's my point on why Jada is misguided in who she pointing the finger at.
1/19/2016 11:33:13 AM	Boycott the Oscar's
idliketotalk Punxsutawney, PA 53, joined Oct. 2013	Quote from kandykayn: Actually blacks makes up 40% of box office revenue. Aka we spend more money going to theaters than all others. Another fact presented by Jada. I don't believe this "fact". Perhaps 40% of box office revenue comes from people of color as you say (non-white) but not 40% from blacks. That would make more sense.
1/19/2016 11:34:47 AM	Boycott the Oscar's
kandykayn Clarksville, TN 29, joined Dec. 2013	Quote from didntreadyrnove: Theater and tv and movies are not cast by racial motivation in the majority. The white director will not try and cast white actors more than black. They will cast what the role calls for and what the public expects and will pay to see. So how do you explain a all white cast in the recent Moses film. It's their film they cast who they want. Will and Jada have money utilize your own to make your own.
1/19/2016 11:35:30 AM	Boycott the Oscar's
helmholtzwatson Raleigh, NC 51, joined Jun. 2014	Quote from kandykayn: But my question is why do our Black director who could hire blacks for leading roles only focus on stereotypical films of thug life, cookouts, rap biographies, slavery ect. ARE the Oscars prejudiced in their (lack of) diversity of nominees or are our movies not diverse enough for the Oscars? I would say second...the oscars have widely applauded several afro-centric films in the past few years. If the fiim in question is actually well-made. It's been proven that there are white directors, a white audience (and Oscar buzz) for good movies reflecting the afro-american experience (Glory, Color Purple, Amistad, 8 years, etc). Your answer is partially the self-limiting narrow focus of popular black culture. Unfortunately it's self-reinforcing. Crap breeds a taste for more crap. Black folks are not going to flock to a period piece literary movie on the life of Booker T. How about the life of Miles Davis? Hell, they even screwed up Redtails (inspired by Tuskeegee Airmen) to make it more "hip". For the most part, movie directors have to make what sells, regardless of their ethnic orientation. If Will & Jada want to see better roles/movies for folks of color.....pony up & MAKE them. Quit complainin'. Brother got enough cash to make his own movies. Quote from kandykayn: Will and Jada have money utilize your own to make your own. Agreed. [Edited 1/19/2016 11:36:21 AM ]
1/19/2016 11:35:35 AM	Boycott the Oscar's
kandykayn Clarksville, TN 29, joined Dec. 2013	Quote from idliketotalk: I don't believe this "fact". Perhaps 40% of box office revenue comes from people of color as you say (non-white) but not 40% from blacks. That would make more sense. The percentage was quite clear that blacks go to the movies more than others. Look for yourself.
1/19/2016 11:35:52 AM	Boycott the Oscar's
eyesofmedusa San Antonio, TX 51, joined Jun. 2012	Quote from fargolady: You also talk more during the movie, more than whites. And your people should learn how to shut your cell phones off. You....your ppl....

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