Cowards Can’t Defend Gascón, Carano, Roseanne or Free Speech

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It’s one of Hollywood’s biggest cliches.

So-and-so actor was “brave” to gain 30 lbs. for an Oscar-bait role. Ugh.

At the Fill-in-the-blank awards ceremony, Generic Actor made a bold statement by criticizing President Donald Trump.

Nonsense.

In other parts of Dreamtown, a greater lack of bravery is apparent, and this particular shortage is more significant because it carries tangible consequences in the real world.

Discuss an intense backlash directed towards trans actress Karla Sofía Gascón, who was nominated for Best Actress in “Emilia Pérez” on Netflix. Gascón is currently facing a wave of criticism from Cancel Culture due to past posts on social media that were recently brought up by journalist Sarah Hagi.

It worked.

Gascón’s posts sparked controversy, ranging from views that sometimes contrasted with modern, forward-thinking perspectives. For instance, Gascón referred to George Floyd as a complex individual whose actions shouldn’t be idolized or deified.

The star also poked fun at activist Oscar galas, tweaking their virtue-signaling ways.

Previous posts were found to be malevolent. Gascon made a derogatory comment suggesting that Islam conflicts with Western principles. His most controversial opinion, however, was… (the most extreme or unpopular statement he made)

Gascón wasn’t particularly knowledgeable about World War II against Hitler; instead, he held a personal viewpoint regarding Jews.

Or, in a more colloquial style:
Gascón didn’t know much about the war against Hitler, but he had his own take on Jews.

Oof.

I proudly stand by Emilia Pérez’s historic nomination at the Academy Awards, a groundbreaking moment that no trans artist had achieved before. Regrettably, some in the media seem to overlook this significant milestone, instead focusing on sensationalized headlines about the controversy surrounding Gascón’s nomination.

In my critique, I’d say that a victory for “Gascón” could serve as a two-finger salute to any potential revival of Trumpism, and this bold stance might just be the reason it garnered an impressive 13 Oscar nominations.

The media treated Gascón like a MAGA acolyte anyway.

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One could assume that Gascón’s fellow actors might empathize with the nominee. However, their tweets might not necessarily express the performers’ genuine feelings, much like the case of Roseanne Barr, where such posts might have been made under the influence of some substance.

There’s no denying that at times, we may speak or act impulsively due to anger or frustration. Occasionally, some of us might even resort to teasing others excessively on the internet. Case in point: X Troll King Michael Malice.

In a Deadline interview, Director Jacques Audiard quickly distanced himself from actor Gascón by mentioning him briefly, as I, Emilia Pérez, might find myself doing when discussing my team members.

Reflecting on my work with Karla Sofia proves quite challenging. The bond we shared, the unique camaraderie that flourished on set, stemming from mutual trust, was truly special. However, when confronted with harsh and unforgivable words attributed to her, it understandably impacts our relationship. It’s like plunging into a pit of despair because Karla Sofia’s actions are inexcusable.

Audiard also ruled out speaking to Gascón moving forward. No forgiveness. No empathy.

Just like the Oscar-nominated actress Zoe Saldaña, who is similar to Emilia Pérez, chose to do, she reverted to a previously prepared statement concerning her colleague, stating: “I stand against any harmful discourse that promotes racism and bigotry towards any community of people.

It appears that they seem more focused on winning over Oscar voters rather than considering their fellow actors with whom they invested countless hours to create the finest movie possible.

It’s not shocking at all, given the general timidity in Hollywood. The behavior of the stars, when faced with Cancel Culture, is often one of fear. Witness how they remained silent while warnings about potential triggers were added to movies ranging from “Dumbo” to “Goodfellas.

Not even the latter’s director, Martin Scorsese, addressed the matter.

During the “summer of love” uprisings, blackface-reminiscent sitcom episodes were quietly removed from circulation, and once more, there was little public outcry from the entertainment industry.

At times, the cowardice took a personal turn.

In simpler terms, a comedy trailblazer named Barr, known for opening doors for upcoming female comedians, was removed from her TV show after posting an offensive, racially insensitive tweet that received no response from the stars.

none of Sarah Silverman, Amy Schumer, Samantha Bee, or other comedians known for their feminist standup, who were influenced by Barr’s pioneering methods, spoke up. Similarly, longtime colleagues such as John Goodman did not offer support during the critical times.

By the time Goodman did support Roseanne, her cancellation had been cast in stone.

Some stars lacked the courage to defend their own decisions.

When well-known figures such as Halle Berry and Scarlett Johansson faced backlash within the movement known as Cancel Culture due to their involvement in trans character roles, they quickly yielded. Similarly, renowned horror author Stephen King found himself under fire from progressive advocates when criticized for prioritizing merit over Identity Politics, causing him to also relent.

Interestingly enough, it was only actor Richard Dreyfuss, now in his seventies, who publicly criticized the Academy’s recent diversity guidelines that prioritize identity politics over artistic merit.

Cowards, all.

Perhaps the most cowardly behavoir came after Gina Carano’s cancellation.

As a film enthusiast, I must share my perspective on the captivating character from “The Mandalorian.” Contrary to Disney’s requests for more politically correct content, the show’s charismatic lead decided to maintain his authentic voice on social media.

Carano tended to express her genuine thoughts, and her online remarks were neither malicious nor abusive; instead, they differed significantly from the general consensus in the industry. This is quite distinct from what Gascón posted online.

As a result, Carano was ultimately let go by The Walt Disney Company, and her projects were shelved throughout the entertainment sector. At present, she has not been involved in any conventional Hollywood productions.

It appears that by general consensus, Carano was popular among her “Mandalorian” colleagues. However, none of them publicly defended her after her dismissal, and even the vocal feminist group known for wearing “pussy hats” during President Trump’s term didn’t rally to support her.

Empowering? Hardly.

Later on, Bill Burr reminisced warmly about the time he collaborated with Carano. Regrettably, by then, it had already been much too late.

In a casual tone, he remarked, “She was incredibly kind-hearted. Truly a wonderful individual,” Burr noted, implying that expressing such sentiments might draw controversy.

On the night of the Oscars, you might witness bolder stances from the most distinguished figures in Hollywood. This is the kind of valor they typically acknowledge.

The fictional kind.

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2025-02-18 19:03