Fantastic article. We are indeed many who are tired of being lectured in the social justice hall. And that's whether we are talking about the movies we watch, the toothpaste we use or the beer we buy.
Wow, reading the Oscar "inclusivity" criteria was just mind-boggling. Loathsome. How has this not been challenged in court? I can't watch 99% of Hollywood anything since 2020. Same with museums and most of art.
It’s currently being speculated that it was the fault of middle class white liberal women who made the poor decisions (trans and obese women on the cover) that lead to the close of Sports Illustrated magazine.
They’re also copping flack for their own undoing with the Self ID for children debate- they’ve made “pets” out of their trans friends and weaponised their own empathy.
I’m loathe to witch hunt ALL women here, but it’s not looking good for these ones.
This Dawn Hudson appears to be another one who’s chin denting thoughtfulness has ruined yet another great legacy.
Let’s hope that Kramer can get it together before the 100th Anniversary.
Great article! From a nation of racist bigots to a nation of anti racist bigots so the pendulum swings. Thank you Hamas supporters in our midst for helping people to see how insidious the entire DEI project had become. MLK's dream that we judge each other by our character, not by the characteristics of our ethnicity is possibly within reach.
"Had the Museum celebrated them at the outset for their achievements, as opposed to their ethnicity"
Doing so would require dismantling the entire DEI superstructure grafted onto the Academy. DEI is based entirely on celebrating individuals for their ethnicity, not their achievements (an almost exact statement was made by the Vice-Principal of Thomas Jefferson High School, Loudon County, VA as the reason for not disclosing the students that had won the National Merit Award)
I do like this piece but what would make it outstanding is if the author didn’t hide behind anonymity and put his/her name behind it to add to it’s value, and sincerity.
Wow. Very good article. Hollywood needs to either stop trying to indoctrinate us or slash ticket prices. No one should be able to become ultra wealthy by preaching through a movie or TV screen.
I think your pseudonym is wonderfully clever, and apropos of the topic of this article. There is no libertas conscientiae among the DEI crowd.
I haven't seen American Fiction, but I definitely will!!
Thank you for exposing some of the harm DEI can do in the entertainment industry. Most folks don't know how the sausage is made, so they don't understand how DEI can ruin the recipe. Regardless of the industry that applies DEI, there is an immediate harm done to blacks working in it because it creates a bubble where they don't have to compete with their white peers. This artificial "un-leveling" of the playing field can (and does) easily create a false sense of security around mediocrity which is being perceived (and often promoted) as excellence. Its a house of cards.
The focus on trying to favor members of groups that are "under-represented" is remarkable. Why would anyone expect all "groups" to be equally "represented" in any field? That has never happened in the history of humanity. Thank you to the great Thomas Sowell to help me realize that (and many other things)!
«If a film as white and male and utterly lacking in any ethnic diversity as Oppenheimer can meet the new inclusion standards, then the standards are exposed as a meaningless».
I recommend reviewing the inclusion standards initially (https://www.oscars.org/awards/representation-and-inclusion-standards). To comply, at least two out of the four standards need to be satisfied. For instance, this might involve having 30% of the crew composed of women, and e.g., the marketing team including at least one woman (or a member of an underrepresented group) regardless of the total number. This means that these standards don't impact the key roles of the movie; you can still have all the main actors be white while meeting these criteria.
Great Article. However, I really do feel that you should have written under your own name.
"The message should transcend the messenger" is a worthy goal, but I fervently believe that if we are going to make Freedom of Speech work for this modern world, ESPECIALLY on the Internet, that Freedom should only apply to those individuals who are prepared to correctly identify themselves. If the courage of your convictions does not induce you to identify yourself, then I believe you forfeit your right to Freedom of Speech. Bruce Danckwerts, CHOMA, Zambia
I generally dismiss anything with an anonymous author. As well, I have a certain amount of contempt for the idiotic idea of one winner when it is impossible to compare such wonderful apples and oranges as Michelle Yeoh (winner of last year’s Best Actress award) and Cate Blanchett (who was just as fine as Yeoh in her brilliant performance of TÁR, but who was only recognized with a nomination). And George C. Scott became my hero when he refused to accept his Oscar for PATTON and in so doing called the Oscars a meat parade.
That said, the anonymous author of this piece is right on the mark in his analysis of the egregious DEI “reforms” that have further contaminated an already flawed institution. Whoever you are, please take credit for your brilliant condemnation of inanity that has contaminated this as well as so many other artistic organizations. DEI has NOTHING to do with art.
When you say you're looking for a variety of opinions on the matter, what do you mean? I have my own thoughts but I'm not sure how different it might be.
Fantastic article. We are indeed many who are tired of being lectured in the social justice hall. And that's whether we are talking about the movies we watch, the toothpaste we use or the beer we buy.
Wow, reading the Oscar "inclusivity" criteria was just mind-boggling. Loathsome. How has this not been challenged in court? I can't watch 99% of Hollywood anything since 2020. Same with museums and most of art.
It’s currently being speculated that it was the fault of middle class white liberal women who made the poor decisions (trans and obese women on the cover) that lead to the close of Sports Illustrated magazine.
They’re also copping flack for their own undoing with the Self ID for children debate- they’ve made “pets” out of their trans friends and weaponised their own empathy.
I’m loathe to witch hunt ALL women here, but it’s not looking good for these ones.
This Dawn Hudson appears to be another one who’s chin denting thoughtfulness has ruined yet another great legacy.
Let’s hope that Kramer can get it together before the 100th Anniversary.
Thanks for the article.
Great article! From a nation of racist bigots to a nation of anti racist bigots so the pendulum swings. Thank you Hamas supporters in our midst for helping people to see how insidious the entire DEI project had become. MLK's dream that we judge each other by our character, not by the characteristics of our ethnicity is possibly within reach.
"Had the Museum celebrated them at the outset for their achievements, as opposed to their ethnicity"
Doing so would require dismantling the entire DEI superstructure grafted onto the Academy. DEI is based entirely on celebrating individuals for their ethnicity, not their achievements (an almost exact statement was made by the Vice-Principal of Thomas Jefferson High School, Loudon County, VA as the reason for not disclosing the students that had won the National Merit Award)
https://www.city-journal.org/article/the-war-on-merit-takes-a-bizarre-turn
I do like this piece but what would make it outstanding is if the author didn’t hide behind anonymity and put his/her name behind it to add to it’s value, and sincerity.
Wow. Very good article. Hollywood needs to either stop trying to indoctrinate us or slash ticket prices. No one should be able to become ultra wealthy by preaching through a movie or TV screen.
I think your pseudonym is wonderfully clever, and apropos of the topic of this article. There is no libertas conscientiae among the DEI crowd.
I haven't seen American Fiction, but I definitely will!!
Thank you for exposing some of the harm DEI can do in the entertainment industry. Most folks don't know how the sausage is made, so they don't understand how DEI can ruin the recipe. Regardless of the industry that applies DEI, there is an immediate harm done to blacks working in it because it creates a bubble where they don't have to compete with their white peers. This artificial "un-leveling" of the playing field can (and does) easily create a false sense of security around mediocrity which is being perceived (and often promoted) as excellence. Its a house of cards.
The focus on trying to favor members of groups that are "under-represented" is remarkable. Why would anyone expect all "groups" to be equally "represented" in any field? That has never happened in the history of humanity. Thank you to the great Thomas Sowell to help me realize that (and many other things)!
Great article! The reasoned discussion here applies equally to many of the other once-revered institutions!
«If a film as white and male and utterly lacking in any ethnic diversity as Oppenheimer can meet the new inclusion standards, then the standards are exposed as a meaningless».
I recommend reviewing the inclusion standards initially (https://www.oscars.org/awards/representation-and-inclusion-standards). To comply, at least two out of the four standards need to be satisfied. For instance, this might involve having 30% of the crew composed of women, and e.g., the marketing team including at least one woman (or a member of an underrepresented group) regardless of the total number. This means that these standards don't impact the key roles of the movie; you can still have all the main actors be white while meeting these criteria.
Great Article. However, I really do feel that you should have written under your own name.
"The message should transcend the messenger" is a worthy goal, but I fervently believe that if we are going to make Freedom of Speech work for this modern world, ESPECIALLY on the Internet, that Freedom should only apply to those individuals who are prepared to correctly identify themselves. If the courage of your convictions does not induce you to identify yourself, then I believe you forfeit your right to Freedom of Speech. Bruce Danckwerts, CHOMA, Zambia
I generally dismiss anything with an anonymous author. As well, I have a certain amount of contempt for the idiotic idea of one winner when it is impossible to compare such wonderful apples and oranges as Michelle Yeoh (winner of last year’s Best Actress award) and Cate Blanchett (who was just as fine as Yeoh in her brilliant performance of TÁR, but who was only recognized with a nomination). And George C. Scott became my hero when he refused to accept his Oscar for PATTON and in so doing called the Oscars a meat parade.
That said, the anonymous author of this piece is right on the mark in his analysis of the egregious DEI “reforms” that have further contaminated an already flawed institution. Whoever you are, please take credit for your brilliant condemnation of inanity that has contaminated this as well as so many other artistic organizations. DEI has NOTHING to do with art.
I wholeheartedly agree. The attempts to give underrepresented groups a fair shake has been horribly bungled.
Excellent! Thank you
When you say you're looking for a variety of opinions on the matter, what do you mean? I have my own thoughts but I'm not sure how different it might be.