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... enjoyed it. Nothing earth shaking but a solid film.
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Al Sharpton Calls For Emergency Meeting To Address 'Appalling' All-White Oscar Nominees Read more: [View all]
philosslayer
Jan 2015
OP
Sometimes a racist gets bored and decides to throw a "Rev. Al" into the mix to stir up the others
Judi Lynn
Jan 2015
#12
In an era, just before the presidential elections, when civil rights and voting rights are being
BlueCaliDem
Jan 2015
#45
That would be a Democratic mayor, there is no such thing as a Democrat Mayor
Bjorn Against
Jan 2015
#76
Congratulations, you caught a typo that did not substantively affect the post.
branford
Jan 2015
#79
I just find it interesting that you made the same typo that right-wingers purposely make all the time
Bjorn Against
Jan 2015
#80
"Academy President Speaks Out on Lack of Diversity Among This Year's Oscar Nominees"
Cha
Jan 2015
#189
Ava DeVurnay and David Oyelowo were nominated for Golden Globes in their respective
Cha
Jan 2015
#192
Well, I'd consider it an insult to the President to put him in Sharptons category.
7962
Jan 2015
#39
Yeah, but President Obama is not you. He wouldn't consider it an insult to be put in Sharpton's
BlueCaliDem
Jan 2015
#47
What's the evidentiary basis for your claim that Obama considers Sharpton a "close friend?"
branford
Jan 2015
#56
What is YOUR evidentiary basis for your claim that President Obama doesn't consider Sharpton his
BlueCaliDem
Jan 2015
#113
And those who list Obama's "underhanded" acts would certainly have a longer one for Sharpton
7962
Jan 2015
#60
I don't need your post to put things in your version of proper perspective. eom
BlueCaliDem
Jan 2015
#146
It wasnt MY post. Someone else posted the facts about Sharptons criminality. But you can ignore...
7962
Jan 2015
#152
Okay. Then I'll add, or any other's. Sharptons greatest crime is speaking out while Black.
BlueCaliDem
Jan 2015
#156
Quinnipiac just released a poll from NYC, including opinions about Al Shartpon.
branford
Jan 2015
#158
It's beCAUSE I don't live in NYC that I didn't drink, what did you call it? The kool-aid?
BlueCaliDem
Jan 2015
#159
Seriously. Hollywood has always unrepresented African Americans and Latinos. I have no
FSogol
Jan 2015
#33
Hollywood is simply a reflection of American society. If we want to see it changed, it's
Chakab
Jan 2015
#43
Hollywood is in no way a reflection of American society. It is a reflection of the 18-24 white male
FSogol
Jan 2015
#103
I agree and I'm glad he continues to call out the disparities in American life.
mountain grammy
Jan 2015
#42
I know this sound silly, but last year I overheard four young white men arguing over 12 Years...
Moonwalk
Jan 2015
#14
Who fucking cares? The Oscars are a ridiculous industry circle jerk. They have nothing to do with
Chakab
Jan 2015
#41
Selma WAS nominated for Best Picture, which is essentially the highest award at the Oscars.
BlueEye
Jan 2015
#50
Go Rev Al! What makes a "Best Picture"? The Acting, Writing, Directing, Editing, Producing, Etc..
Cha
Jan 2015
#166
The Right doesn't need more fodder to dismiss him - but then again, they won't be able to dismiss
BlueCaliDem
Jan 2015
#44
Really? Emergency meeting. Trying to destroy Social Security and Disability is an emergency.
YOHABLO
Jan 2015
#64
There are a bazillion ways African Americans are getting screwed over that are more important
tularetom
Jan 2015
#82
I haven't taken the Oscars seriously since they snubbed Super Troopers for best movie.
Inkfreak
Jan 2015
#88
A post that talks about the "Hollywood controlled Jewish lobby" is your favorite post of the year
Nye Bevan
Jan 2015
#125
Oscar nominations: Did your favorite film get snubbed? You're not alone...
NaturalHigh
Jan 2015
#116
I think you missed Mr. Scorpio's point completely. He wasn't implying anything.
Raine1967
Jan 2015
#135
You know, Branford, for someone who's been on this site for a year and half...
MrScorpio
Jan 2015
#139
Looking forward to that day. Thank you for your solid comments, Mr. Scorpio. n/t
Judi Lynn
Jan 2015
#136
I don't understand how any film is nominated for best picture and the director of said
Jefferson23
Jan 2015
#148
I know what you mean, Jefferson.. What made the film so good that it was nominated for Best
Cha
Jan 2015
#163
That is how I see it too. Best Picture generally encompasses the director, at the very least.
Jefferson23
Jan 2015
#169
President Obama did indeed having a private screening for Selma at the WH.. and there were orgs
Cha
Jan 2015
#180
Have you seen the film, Cha? Tremendous, and it is great to see it celebrated this way. n/t
Jefferson23
Jan 2015
#185
Thank you. Incompetence? It's an excellent film no matter what happens. n/t
Jefferson23
Jan 2015
#178
Al Sharpton Calls For Emergency Meeting To Address 'Appalling' All-White Oscar Nominees
Jhon Smith
Jan 2015
#154