Maaxwell wrote:Really though? I'm not American and certainly no historian, but even I've heard of the Southern Strategy. I know I shouldn't take the bait here...
What "Southern Strategy"? The Civil War south was Democrat. The pro-lynching, Jim Crow, segregated, anti-civil rights South was Demorat.
Regarding the Oscars, I've been under the impression for some time that most film enthusiasts consider them to be horseshit anyway. I considered them a huge deal as a kid and memorised all the winners but now I can't take them remotely seriously, especially since Sandra friggin' Bullock has one now *gag*
Absolutely. But until this year, I've always been interested in hopes that they might actually recognize good films and actin, which they did occasionally. But this year, the split was a canyon, especially with
Moonlight. The problem with affirmative action has always been the it diminishes true accomplishment by members of a minority, and generates a backlash of resentment due to reverse discrimination.
I'm frankly bewildered as to how Emma Stone got one for [i]La La Land
Would it be worth talking about which performances people thought were worthy of Academy Awards too? I personally haven't seen many of the big Oscar-bait dramas this year, and thus I don't think I've seen a single acting role worthy of such recognition.
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I actually thought Emma was good, but yeah. The last few years, the competition for best actress has been very high, but not so much this year; while actors were bringing the best to the screen, IMNTBHO. And no, I'm not thinking
Ben Affleck should have been up there, because it's hard for me to distinguish between what's a not very demanding role, and what truly great actors do--make it look easy. Only on-scene insiders can answer that question.
I think Denzel Washinton got the biggest dis this year, for leading role--probably more PC retribution.[/quote]
