I forget who someone said should've been cast in this role, but it was perfect, and depressed me that it wasn't real. Also, to me, that elicits less of a yikes, more of a "come on, man, really?"
The situation with Bryan Singer is weird. It looks like Fox might have broke things off with the studio because of his past, but is saying that his contract just ended and they needed him to finish the film. Bryan Singer’s Fox Office Packs Up, Director Says Studio Denied Leave To Care For Sick Parent
I want to say it’s that he’s a respected institution, who continues to work with very influential people in the industry, but I guess Weinstein sort of was, too. I wonder if it’s because he’s a director, or partially that Weinstein had so many accusers while Dylan Farrow is the only one to speak out against him. It’s also extremely disappointing the high profile names, including white women, who defend and continue to work with Allen.
I think it's that he's " respectful" on movie sets, he isn't yelling at people and is I'm sure very nice to Blake Lively But yeah the level of cognitive dissonance for Blake Lively and Kate Winslet to say he respects women is absurd, he groomed a child
Probably because what Woody did doesn't impact them or their peers. They care about what effects them. This doesn't effect them. They can distance themselves and pretend Dylan doesn't exist because they're desperate for accolades and validation.
Sure, but what has that public knowledge done? He comes out with a highly regarded film every other year starring superstars
well, sure. it’s the same as Gibson now being allowed to do children’s films despite being an anti-semite, racist and abuser. i’m sure harvey will be allowed to make movies again in ten years if he doesn’t die first
I honestly don’t know exactly why Allen has skated by. Is it as simple that he’s well-liked/respected and the industry has something to gain monetarily from his continued work? Like, Louis CK had as much clout and respect and cache as anyone, but that all came to a head. I guess Louis and Weinstein admitted to at least parts of their actions, which is more than Allen will ever do. As long as someone takes the Woody/Roy Moore/Trump route and just denies and ignores, they just get to keep going.
Idk if this has been posted cause tweets are blocked at work and I miss stuff but this was really heart warming to read.
goddamnit that Wallace Shawn quote Here Are All The Bullshit Excuses Actors Have Used To Defend Woody Allen
Omg the audacity Timothée Chalamet, said of Allen’s assault allegations, “I understand the question, certainly; it’s going to be not only important but imperative to talk about,” he said. “I’m hesitant to talk about it now..."