Tessa Thompson, Gal Gadot, Brie Larson, Joaquin phoenix talk about Diversity 40 yrs old white dudes

Gal Gadot Talks ‘Wonder Woman,’ Says ‘Whoever Is Not a Feminist Is a Sexist’ By Emily Marcus August 24, 2017 Gal Gadot Gets Real: ‘If You Aren’t Feminist, You’re Sexist’ By Joanna C. Valente Aug 28, 2017 The saying, “When you’re accustomed to privilege, equality feels like oppression,” applies a lot these days, but it feels especially–and unfortunately–relevant in the conversations around “Captain Marvel.” Star Brie Larson has made reasonable and refreshing calls for inclusivity in the press access around the Marvel Cinematic Universe film, which some dudes have taken (wrongly) to mean “no white men” allowed in the club house–a club house that they’ve guarded for, oh, pretty much the entire history of film journalism. In an interview with the Washington, D.C. FOX station, she clarifies what she meant for anyone who was still confused about her statements. “What I’m looking for is to bring more seats up to the table,” the Oscar-winning actress said when asked by the interviewer about the angry response. “No one is getting their chair taken away. There’s not less seats at the table, there’s just more seats at the table.” Those offended by her statements have taken to the internet with their ire, most recently on Rotten Tomatoes. There they’ve tried to tamp down excitement for the film with negative user reviews, which seems like a less-than-effective strategy as well as a poor use of their time, but you do you, trolls. By contrast, early reviews by those who have actually seen the movie are generally glowing. For those of us who aren’t boycotting “Captain Marvel” for dumb reasons, there’s other news about the upcoming Marvel release. In an appearance on “The Late Show with Steven Colbert,” Annette Bening shared a clip and gave insight into who she’s playing in the film. She’ll be a “a god-like entity” named the “Supreme Intelligence.” This seems reasonable for a woman who’s been goddess-like in real life for decades, starring in everything from “The Grifters” to “20th Century Women” (bow down). She explains further that her character is, “the leader of the Kree people, the artificial intelligence which consists of the greatest intellects of the Kree people for the last million years.” Joaquin Phoenix- Winner's Acceptance Speech, Best Actor, EE British Academy Film Awards in 2020 Share 2 February 2020 Winner's acceptance speech by Joaquin Phoenix for Joker in the Leading Actor category JOAQUIN PHOENIX: I feel very honoured and privileged to be here tonight. The BAFTAs have always been very supportive of my career and I'm deeply appreciative. But I have to say that I also feel conflicted because so many of my fellow actors that are deserving don't have that same privilege. I think that we send a very clear message to people of colour that you're not welcome here. I think that's the message that we're sending to people that have contributed so much to our medium and our industry and in ways that we benefit from. I don't think anybody wants a handout or preferential treatment, although that's what we give ourselves every year. I think that people just want to be acknowledged and appreciated and respected for their work. This is not a self-righteous condemnation because I'm ashamed to say that I'm part of the problem. I have not done everything in my power to ensure that the sets I work on are inclusive. But I think that it's more than just having sets that are multicultural. I think that we have to really do the hard work to truly understand systemic racism. I think that it is the obligation of the people that have created and perpetuate and benefit from a system of oppression to be the ones that dismantle it. So that's on us. Thank you.