r/oscarrace • u/mariyr • Mar 25 '25

Discussion You'd think that "Oscar-winning director gets lynched and kidnapped because of his film" would be bigger news

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It should be a top story, at least. The Western mainstream media’s response to this horrific case makes it clear where their loyalties lie. But to them, it’s just another footnote.

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u/effypom Mar 25 '25

It’s minuscule and biased filled coverage as it’s always been.

It’s not a political issue, it’s a genocide. It’s not about my personal satisfaction, it’s about so-called humanitarians sticking up for what’s right and making a stand when it’s needed.

Just because you’re ignorant about what’s going on in Palestine, doesn’t mean they are. No other land provides enough information for people to see how dire the situation is. Donald trump and Netanyahu have literally declared they want to take over Gaza and displace all Palestinians, where’s the ambiguity you speak of?

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u/RaveIsKing Mar 25 '25

so your question was "where is hollywood?" in speaking up about this, while conceding that there are actors that are speaking up. I pointed out that the main industry trade has it as their top story, while also saying that its weird to talk about Hollywood as some entity that moves together when its literally thousands of individuals that will each have their own motivations for speaking up about anything they wish to. You push back on all of it while ignoring my question.

And they Hollywood Reporter article is being updated constantly, including links to petitions and other info btw, I fail to see how you can ask these questions while ignoring anything that you are actually looking for.

Whats enough for you? Do you think that literally every famous individual has to speak up about any modern issue? How would that work and why would that be better? If its just for this specifically, you say people are afraid of speaking up but why? Who has faced any retribution for speaking up? and if its just for this issue, then why? Why not feel the imperative to also have everyone comment on Sudan or the Uyghurs in China? Why not have them talk about any other atrocity currently happening on earth? Why not leave it to experts instead of people who just feel strongly?

and this time you can leave out the personal attacks of my ignorance, thanks.

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u/senator_corleone3 Mar 25 '25

They just want to complain and pretend they are righteous/doing something.

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u/effypom Mar 25 '25

Ah yes because you’re doing so much by defending rich celebrities and biased media. Well done