Chris Rock And Jada Pinkett Call Out The Oscars For Lack Of Diversity

[jadillac]

the problem is, billionaires like Tyler Perry, Oprah, are content with coming together to make chitlin-circuit level programming and movies.

IMO, they have enough money to search for talented script writers, bright minds who can create something 'different' for Black folks to venture into.

I mean, Hollywood takes chances, loses money sometimes.

 

[jackson35]

this has nothing to do with oprah's money or Tyler, this has to do with a lack of imagination and creativity in black Hollywood. we need a24 hour news service, we need a black movie club where movies are played by request from cable customers, not by the owners. where are the live music concerts??? where are the black talk shows??? where are the black Oscars????

 

[5StarElite]

 

[Still FloW]

Black people forever crying for not getting a pat on their back from their massas

I never knew we needed white people to validate our greatness ... you think they give a fucc bout your black ass, boy this why this shyt continues cause they know black people crave that recognition from the white man in power..

just boycott their shyt and keep it real... dont need them for shyt, continue to put on outstanding performances and collect your cheque while raising beautiful black babies

 

[Bryan Danielson]

What ?

I think that's just you thinking out loud

Na.... I dont.... but I'll try to remember to tag you anytime I see Will "reaches" and "hate post" in the future

 

[Bryan Danielson]

Black people forever crying for not getting a pat on their back from their massas

I never knew we needed white people to validate our greatness ... you think they give a fucc bout your black ass, boy this why this shyt continues cause they know black people crave that recognition from the white man in power..

just boycott their shyt and keep it real... dont need them for shyt, continue to put on outstanding performances and collect your cheque while raising beautiful black babies

So basically?

"Shut the fukk up monkeys. Just be quiet, smile, know your place, and do your jobs"

Wow man....

 

[Ain't That Something]

Basically if a nikka ain't a slave, servant, or negro spiritual don't expect a nomination mean less an award

 

[richaveli83]

Black folks always crying because whitey doesn't accept them

 

[Still FloW]

So basically?

"Shut the fukk up monkeys. Just be quiet, smile, know your place, and do your jobs"

Wow man....

no.. its stop crying for acceptance from the white man.. SIMPLE

 

[Ziggiy]

 

[nieman]

Actually, I wish Smith would get back on this film and I was disappointed when he dropped out of it. The premise sounds very interesting and it along with Suicide Squad(hopefully) could get him back on the right track. If not, then yeah, Elba should be all over this.

The allusions to the Black Lives Matter, shoot on sight, everything that comes out of Trump's mouth, this movie is primed for a black lead. And it's sci-fi, a political thriller, potential franchise - that's how you make Hollywood pay attention, if that's what you desire.

 

[Ziggiy]

The allusions to the Black Lives Matter, shoot on sight, everything that comes out of Trump's mouth, this movie is primed for a black lead. And it's sci-fi, a political thriller, potential franchise - that's how you make Hollywood pay attention, if that's what you desire.

Maybe Michael B will sign on for it?

 

[nieman]

Black people forever crying for not getting a pat on their back from their massas

I never knew we needed white people to validate our greatness ... you think they give a fucc bout your black ass, boy this why this shyt continues cause they know black people crave that recognition from the white man in power..

just boycott their shyt and keep it real... dont need them for shyt, continue to put on outstanding performances and collect your cheque while raising beautiful black babies

That's the problem. They aren't though. Black movies are black movies and speak to no one but black audiences. They're as much a cliched and stereotypes as the "black role in a white flick", even moreso. Oscar campaigns begin before the movie even comes out, and that doesn't happen for black movies. Jada and Chris Rock have never had Oscar worthy perfances in their lives. Don Cheadle hasn't for a few years, but he may get the nod for the upcoming Miles Davis flick. The closest is Jason Mitchell for Straight Outta Compton, and no one even petitioned for him.

You can't hate on Viola though. She got her Oscar nod then got her own show on a network, where she plays a professor/lawyer. And it's good. She also now has her pick of any movie that she wants, and any role that she assumes will be forever looked at. That's how you do it, but you don't go from that back to hood flicks.

As for the roles they assume, remember when the Oscars were only giving nods for cross dressers, transexuals and retards? And these were white roles. It hasn't really changed.

 

[Notorious 1 E.Y.E.]

and why not? whats makes an an oscar more important?



well BET hasn't been Black owned since like 2002 soooooo that might have something to do with it. I believe TVOne is tho, if they could get their act together, we might stand a chance

TV one is Viacom I think

 

[Notorious 1 E.Y.E.]

So basically?

"Shut the fukk up monkeys. Just be quiet, smile, know your place, and do your jobs"

Wow man....

These threads always good for people exposing themselves