Mark Ruffalo supports the Oscar boycott but he’s still going to the Oscars this year

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Here are some photos of Mark Ruffalo and Michael Keaton at last night’s London premiere of Spotlight. As I’ve mentioned several times in the past month, I really, really loved Spotlight and I thought it was easily one of the best (if not the best) film of 2015. It has a great script, it’s well-directed and the ensemble does wonderful work across the board. While I’m still a bit mystified as to why Rachel McAdams was singled out for an Oscar nomination – she was good in the film, but her role was not very showy – I think Mark Ruffalo’s nomination was a good call. He was easily the best part of the film. He’ll likely attend the SAGs to support the ensemble nomination, and he also got a BAFTA nom to go along with his Oscar nom.

While in London, Ruffalo was asked about #OscarsSoWhite and the calls by some people for an Oscar boycott. Ruffalo was thoughtful, as he almost always is, telling the Press Association:

On #OscarsSoWhite: “I think it’s terrible. And I have a lot of sympathy for it (the boycott) and I completely understand why people are protesting. They have to.”

Whether he supports the boycott: “I do. I’ve been really struggling with it myself because I do a lot with ‘Black Lives Matter’ and I’m really struggling because I would in essence probably really seriously think about joining them. Except I’m in a movie that’s representing a whole other group of disenfranchised people who have no voice in the world and this movie means so much to them. And so I totally get it and I support them but I have to demur and I have to stand up for the people I have to stand up for.”

On the Catholic Church’s coverup of abuses: “It’s so outrageous, and it clearly has been going on for a very long time. And so a lot of people had to turn the other way for this to have been under wraps for so long. I’m just happy that now we are having this conversation and these poor, suffering souls who were the victims of these crimes finally get a voice and finally have been noticed. This is not particular to Boston or to America, it has clearly been happening everywhere. And I feel like we have a pope now who is probably more willing than any other pope in the past decades to start to address this issue.”

[Via The Independent]

I don’t hold it against him and I don’t think anyone else should either. It’s fine if some celebrities want to boycott, and it’s fine if many don’t. I said days ago that I didn’t really think a boycott by African-American entertainers would do all that much (especially since the Academy already seems to be boycotting them in everything but name). I do trust that Ruffalo is an ally to a host of disenfranchised groups, but I think it’s pretty clear that he’s proud of Spotlight, he’s proud of his work and he’s proud of his Oscar nomination, as he should be.

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  1. Betti says:

    I see his point about still going as he is representing abuse victims. I just can’t get behind Jada Smith as her attitude comes across as sour grapes because her husband wasn’t nominated. I haven’t seen the movie so I can’t comment on his performance.

    The Academy does need to b called out and held responsible for its and its members attitudes. And it’s not just black performers who r being ignored.

    • AlmondJoy says:

      Mark Ruffalo is a gem.

      Betti, I agree with everything you said except for the part about Jada. She actually came across very respectful and more so reflective than anything, if you watch the video. She didn’t seem bitter at all. Also, she never called for a boycott which is something so many people are failing to realize.

      • tracking says:

        I appreciated both your comments, Betti and AlmondJoy. The problem is that Jada could have raised this issue in pretty much any other year; even if her tone is not bitter, the fact that her husband expected a nom and didn’t get one speaks to self-interest.

      • lilacflowers says:

        I thought Jada came across as pretty much all about Jada. A lot of meandering around without getting to the point and others, like Janet Hubert have taken her to task about her motives.

        There is definitely a problem with the Oscars but Jada has had no known problem with it in the past and Jada not watching the show won’t change anything.

      • Wilma says:

        I think this year it’s even more glaringly obvious that the bar for being nominated while being non-white is almost impossible to reach. Last year you could argue that the Selma team messed up with their promotion. This year it’s impossible to argue that Creed, Beasts of no nation and Straight out of Compton messed up in any way. Three movies of exceptional quality, better than some of the nominated best films with actors that measure up against any of the nominees. So it does appear that you need to be better than best to get nominated. It also seems like the academy only rewards films that have black people in subordinate roles. How obvious is this when the only person to get nominated for Creed is the white dude?

      • annaloo. says:

        No, I’m very defined on this. I don’t want to incur the wrath of celebitchy readers, bc like you, I like Ruffalo too, but if I were face to face with him, we would be arguing. I don’t have a strong opinion about Hollywood per se, but I do about activism. Either you put your money where your mouth is, or you don’t. There isn’t really a gray space on this. It’s like people who rant against wasting water because of the drought in California, yet still request almond milk in their smoothies. They’re not changing their ways, but they want everyone else to. If you speak against a situation, and yet go and participate something that is known to further the bias, it’s staying safe– it’s passive activism, right up there with political ranting on Facebook. I just don’t think him particularly brave, nor committed — definitely not thoughtful about it. Collecting an Oscar and having pics on E! does not do anything for the victims of the catholic church scandals, and participating in an event that everyone for years knows has displayed strong racial bias just ensures old ways stay the same. Even Marlon Brando turned away from the Academy Awards to make a statement about the depiction of Native Americans in films. The Oscars are not God. And people are pushing back now. If this is your cause, stick to your guns and walk the talk… I just don’t find anyone in Hollywood – or anywhere else, for that matter –very brave at all if they don’t put their money where their mouth is.

      • ISO says:

        @annaloo. I see your point, but “perfect is the enemy of the good”. I would be insane if I was an activist about all things at all times. I would have to be a wandering airatairan to be non-complicit in all corporate generated negativity. In my opinion we all need to do our best, but pick one cause solidly?

    • nn says:

      Who called for a boycott? Not Jada, not Spike Lee.
      Where is this talk of boycott coming from?? Who said anything about boycotting the Oscars this year!?
      Did people watch the video with Jada or read Spike’s statement?
      I genuinely want to know because I’m confused.

      • truthSF says:

        Nope, like the JLaw article from yesterday, ppl read the headlines and started ASSuming the worse from what wasn’t written or spoken.

      • FLORC says:

        There’s words in these articles besides the headlines and pictures?

      • annaloo. says:

        I think that’s the technical line that they are saying, but the actions of people pulling out and not attending are a boycott– and the word has been used in the media. Respectfully, I feel the horse has already left the barn on the word “boycott”….

      • sunshine gold says:

        OK, so they didn’t call for a boycott. But then what’s the purpose of putting out a public statement saying you’re not going? Honest question. Who honestly would care if Jada Pinkett Smith or Spike Lee didn’t go to the Oscars?

    • claire says:

      I haven’t seen it either but I’ve seen a lot of discussion that it’s wasn’t a nomination worthy role. Most criticism seems to go at him changing accents nonstop through the film. Can’t speak to it though myself.

  2. What was that says:

    In the interview he gave on Channel 4 news he also said perhaps some of those who are boycotting would consider to come out to #black lives matter which is a life or death campaign…Dustin Hoffman also commented in a similar vein on the National TV awards carpet last night about this aspect..I thought both were very considered and showed that depth which is missing in some…

    • tracking says:

      Although I agree that’s an important point, it risks diminishing the not-insignificant point about institutionalized racism in the film industry.

    • Alex says:

      True but he’s saying there’s other systematic racism that they don’t pay attention too. Yet Mark Ruffalo regularly talks about these issues (and many more) 24/7/365. Yes we can talk about more than one issue of racism but it stinks when Jada can ignore everything else but calls to action when her husband is snubbed.
      And I get Mari going just for the simple fact that many studios write in awards attendance as part of their promotion obligation. So just on that front I get it.

      Either way Mark is always thoughtful on the issues. Love him.

    • Wilma says:

      That’s really condescending of Ruffalo and Hoffman. There is a connection between full representation on screen (when characters are more than just props) and seeing the humanity in people different from you. Enough humanity to not just shoot someone. Often the only way people get to know about the lives and humanity of others is through movies and tv.

    • Red says:

      IF Dustin Hoffman and Mark Ruffalo said that, they are a bunch of shameless whitesplainers. Good God! Who would they even be lecturing? Spike Lee, whose contribution to civil rights matters is self evident? OR Jada Pinket who has been marching and picketting since the early nineties? She was one of the organisers of the million woman march for goodness sake. Statements like that are just intended to divert the conersation and make themselves look like white saviors. Shut F*^k up Hoffman and Ruffalo (IF you did say this, I’ m in doubt that anybody would be so stupid)

  3. t.fanty says:

    He handled that really well. I do feel that there ought to be an equal commitment to protest from white actors, but this justification is completely valid. I still ❤️ him.

    • Erinn says:

      This. I think he was able to completely validate why he felt he needed to be there. I never used to like him – the more I read, the more I like.

    • ISO says:

      The more I think about it, the more white actors should boycott. I mean, look at the lesson from Selma. When white activists joined, most of the violence stopped. White participation was the turning point.

  4. Dangles says:

    How many celebrities are boycotting? Thus far I’ve only heard: Spike Lee, Jada Pinkett-Smith and Michael Moore.

    • Mia4s says:

      Spike Lee has since said he never used the word “boycott”. He’s just going to a basketball game. I’m not sure being coy is the way to go Spike.

      Oh and Snoop Dog is boycotting…because he was so important to the Oscars to begin with. 🙄

      It really isn’t amounting to much. Boycotts are pointless without a concrete goal. We are going to boycott until the Academy does better! OK….in what way? How many is better? Better at what? Member demographics?

      Also let’s face it, ratings will be through the roof this year.

      • Saks says:

        Yes, agree completely. Also, boycotts only really work when the right people are part of it, and as you said, when the objective is clear. In this case I’m afraid is just helping with the ratings.

    • CornyBlue says:

      Genuine question … how was Jada going to go anyway ? Aren’t only nominees and cast from BP nominees invited?

      • lilacflowers says:

        That’s pretty much true. They do invite the presenters and there may be some public tickets available for purchase but actors usually don’t attend unless they are somehow attached to a nominated film or are presenting.

    • nn says:

      Jada did not say anything about boycotting and neither did Spike Lee.
      It’s like people don’t bother actually listening or reading and instead they put words in people’s mouths. It’s really unfair and unprofessional.

      • AlmondJoy says:

        Thank you. I guess everybody is going to keep ignoring your comment 🤔

      • The Eternal Side-Eye says:

        Thanks for reposting this nn.

        Something Jada never said which has become the main focus, rather than the good things she did say.

      • CornyBlue says:

        Good lord i did not know that damn. I knew not reading and jumping to the comments would be bad one day.

      • justagirl says:

        @nn Thanks for trying to bring attention to this. It seems like there are often headlines that misrepresent the actual situation…it confuses me, because either the writer didn’t read the outside content they were linking to, or the writer chose to mislead. Either way it’s disappointing. And then readers jump all over the wrong conclusion.

      • Dangles says:

        If people are staying away in protest they’re boycotting it.

    • lilacflowers says:

      Moore and Jada probably were not invited this year any way, so their “boycott” is probably just them not watching on TV. Unless they boycott the sponsors that has no impact.

  5. Sixer says:

    Here he is on BBC Breakfast this very morning, seeming to suggest that he still hasn’t made up his mind. It’s a good interview. I see his quandary given the film he is nominated for. Like Fanty, I love him because his heart is so clearly a good one, even if he does occasionally don the odd tin foil hat.

    http://www.bbc.co.uk/news/entertainment-arts-35370394

    • Leah says:

      Hes great! Lovely man.

    • Pinky says:

      Thanks so much for that link, Sixer! Ruffalo is already one of my favorite actors for all he does off-screen in the world, but his boycotting the Oscars, even if none of his peers follow suit, would be a heroic gesture that would not go unnoticed. Although I know his peer nominees shouldn’t have to be forced into weighing into the conversation, their virtual silence on the matter is deafening. As always, race remains an uncomfortable subject for many to approach, so those who do so in a constructive way have my respect.

  6. Mata says:

    I think the boycott is stupid (I also think the Oscars are stupid). Look how many performances and directorial talents are put out there every year and how many actually deserve Oscar nomination, regardless of skin color. Will Smith wasn’t bad but in my opinion, he didn’t deserve an Oscar nom for his performance. There was nothing extraordinary about it.

    If Jada really wants to make a difference, she could use her money and presumed influence to help produce more quality productions that would give more black actors a chance to shine.

    • Marty says:

      Except the Oscars do matter when it comes to representations in the media. Let us not forget that Hollywood is still a business mainly represented by straight, white people. There are whole other groups of minorities who would love to see themselves represented as well, who don’t want to see themselves as “other”.

      • The Eternal Side-Eye says:

        Thank you.

        Some people will never understand that you do not ignore small injustices just because it doesn’t bother you.

        As someone who has told a number of my friends not to go into acting, not because it’s hard, not because they lack talent, but because as AA I honestly didn’t think they’d find success this is important to me and to them.

      • msd says:

        You’re right that representations matter, although I’m really frustrated that most people are only talking about acting. I get that actors are the most visible face of the industry but the problem is everywhere. The other branches, from writing and directing, to sound mixing and visual effects, are even worse when it comes to diversity! There are whole categories where not a single woman has been nominated in 88 years, let alone won. Grrrr.

    • AlmondJoy says:

      “If Jada really wants to make a difference, she could use her money and presumed influence to help produce more quality productions that would give more black actors a chance to shine.”

      She did that with Annie a few years ago. And there was an uproar because people said that the little girl she cast as Annie should have been white. So it looks as if there’s no winning.

      • Ennie says:

        The problem I see with Jada ( and Will) is that they use their company not only to give themselves work (that is fine), but they have continuously used it to work with their friends and to push their children upon us, the public.
        If Jada is really who she says she is, she should support beyond her small circle of already very rich and successful friends, and offer more opportunities to other actors, black actors.
        I was reading somewhere that when she produces, her directors are women, probably black women, I am not sure, but when Will works is a movie that his company produces, the directors have been constantly white men. Again, I did not have time to check on this. Maybe they and their other rich friends could do a bit more?
        I loved the comment about her by the original Aunt Viv. I always have seen Jada as very entitled. I try to see the good in what she does, not only about this, but she really exasperates me with her attitude.

      • AlmondJoy says:

        “Maybe they and their other rich friends could do a bit more?”

        Of course. I’m sure they could do more. Jada may indeed be entitled, but that still doesn’t take away from her original message. That doesn’t make any of this her fault and it doesn’t make her wrong for making a public observation. And who knows, maybe they are just now realizing that more needs to be done.

      • Ennie says:

        I hope all the backlash gets all the HW upper crust who are not paying attention to these issues, to start producing more diverse movies. By upper crust I mean the money holders, the studies and those who are part of very rich minorities and just forget about others like they were. I am not very well informed, but I bet Beyonce, her husband, Will, Jada, and others could do more besides upping themselves and help out others more. Oprah is already out there, she has done a lot, who else. And also people of other ethicities. There are people like Edward James Olmos, he is an activist for creating jobs, opportunities, and he is not rich.
        Maybe they can enjoy their riches and still help put. I hope so.

  7. Kiki says:

    I appreciate what Mark Ruffalo says. I think his heart is in the right place and I hope he does go to the “Black Lives Matter” protest.

    I really like his sayying about #oscarssowhite comment. It is alot better than Michael Fassbende interview with “oh, it is a grat year for cinema especially the ones who are not nominated” crap.

  8. CornyBlue says:

    I love him and all he does on twitter. I feel like him reblogging and retweeting a lot of stuff makes him give the people who really know about these matters a bigger platform while not inserting himself to every facet of it. Having said that I am still mystified as to how he got nominated for Spotlight.

  9. Tiffany says:

    I think that the white actors who support the boycott with have a white savior complex and that could lead to more bitterness. That is something their PR/studio will tell them.

    The one actor that truly needs to asked about this is Stallone.

  10. Mindy says:

    If you take a look at the same categories at the SAGs and the Oscars, there isn’t much change, diversity wise. The only person of color nominated at the SAGs is Idris Elba. That’s it – and we all know that by the time the Oscar noms are out, all of the other award ceremony nominations have been announced. In most years, the nominations are almost identical from award show to award show. And it’s the SAME PROCESS… and every Academy member is also a SAG member (they have to be – SAG is a union, and you can’t work within the industry without a SAG card).

    So why aren’t actors of color upset about the lack of diversity (other than Idris) in those four categories at the SAGs? If the SAG members didn’t see enough in Will Smith’s or Michael B. Jordan’s performances for their own Union awards show, what makes their performances suddenly ‘Oscar Worthy’? (Look… I’m not trying to be bitchy – I just want to understand why).

    Is it because the SAGs also has the ‘Outstanding Performance by a Cast in a Motion Picture’ category (which has two films in which people of color are represented)? I’ll be honest, I ALWAYS thought they should have a ‘Best Ensemble’ category at the Oscars… No doubt that ‘Straight Outta Compton’ would have received a nomination if that was the case.

    • Renee28 says:

      People have repeatedly said it’s not just the Oscars it’s the industry as a whole that needs to be revamped so SAG awards would be included in it. The Oscars just happen to be the most prominent awards show so it gets the most attention.

      • lilacflowers says:

        But the votes for the acting nominations at both the SAGs and the Oscars are cast by actors and only actors. A smaller group for the Oscars, yes, but they come from the same pool. The old white guys in cinematography and sound editing are not voting on the Best Actor nominations. They get to vote on the final award but not the nominations.

    • CornyBlue says:

      SAGs also nominated Beasts of No Nation and Straight Outta Compton in ensemble which is taken to be the SAGs best movie nomination. Due to SAGs nomination Oscar predictors started taking Beasts and SOC, specially the latter more seriously and Scoot Feinberg even tried pushing it a lot. Their end date of ballots was also a lot early due to which films like Joy did not technically miss but almost no one saw it. I think that was also the case Creed.

  11. Irene says:

    While I understand that Ruffalo wants to go to the Oscars to support his film (and further his career), maybe it’s time for him to put his money where his mouth is and stand up for equality when it would actually require him to sacrifice something.

    • The Original Mia says:

      My feelings exactly, irene.

    • The Eternal Side-Eye says:

      …sips tea.

      I mean, I like the man and think he’s brilliant but…sips tea.

    • annaloo. says:

      I absolutely agree.

    • claire says:

      Seriously? Do you even follow him and know ALL the causes that he’s involved with?

      • Irene says:

        I am aware of the causes he supports. But my point still stands. It’s easy to be charitable, and even an activist, especially when you have a large income and plenty of free time. But when it comes down to it, if he’s not willing to stand up for equal rights all the time, not just when it’s convenient for him, then that says something.

  12. Catelina says:

    On a shallow note- I like him, but he was outshined by multiple of his costars in Spotlight, his accent was distracting as hell, and I’m not sure why or how he managed to get nominated this year

    Now on a more serious note- I agree with those who say a boycott is a good gesture but wouldn’t really accomplish anything without concrete goals. I do think the oscars are a symptom of the larger race problem in the industry, and while the oscars have some responsibility in the problem as the most visible reflection of the industry, they are not the root of the issue.

    • Leah says:

      I like him a lot and hes a very good actor but he is also one of those actors that seem to be nominated a lot. There seem to be a club of actors who are often nominated over others.
      Even amongst the black actors it seems to be the same actors that are deemed oscar worthy.

  13. Josefina says:

    I get his point. Spotlight received less noms than expected and he’s got a whole team to represent. And seriously now, Mark Ruffalo is not Harvey Weinstein. The show could go on without him.

  14. Leah says:

    Very good article in La Times
    It’s time for Hollywood to stop defining great drama as white men battling adversity
    “”Diversity,” the lack of it and need for it, has been discussed and debated ad nauseam. But diversity isn’t a civic duty, it’s an artistic necessity. For any art form to remain relevant, it must grow with the society it explores, questions, criticizes and represents.”

    (*Also notes that millenniums and post millenniums are radically diverse, henceforth there is a need to diversify the stories told, if only for financial profit, if Hollwywood wants to stay relevant to future generations. )

    http://www.latimes.com/entertainment/envelope/la-et-st-oscars-mcnamara-notebook-white-hollywood-20160115-column.html

    • Marty says:

      Thanks for posting that article Leah!

      There were many people in an Oscar thread a couple of days ago that kept on saying “Art is subjective! But there just wasn’t good enough PoC roles/movies to nominate from”.

      Here’s the thing though, when you have the same type of movies staring the same type of actors year after year it’s not subjective, it’s a pattern. Our diverse society needs to be shown in diverse creativity as well.

    • Sixer says:

      “diversity isn’t a civic duty it’s an artistic necessity”

      This is what I just keep on thinking and thinking and thinking. Why do white people (or men, or straight people, or, or, or) believe they will be the losers if the “horror” of diversity ever becomes actual equality? All I can think is bring it on! Give me more access and more choice. Enlighten me. Show me stuff I didn’t already know. I’ll love it. I don’t understand why people would support a system that is so exclusive it’s got nowhere to go but to Stultify Alley.

    • Dara says:

      That’s a great article, and its central point is something I’ve been pondering for a while. Films about “white men battling adversity” are more plentiful because that’s probably how the (mostly) white, straight and male studio executives and money guys see themselves. They’ve never had to look far to find characters that look like them, sound like them, or act like they wish they would/could during difficult times. I’m sure they probably figure that if they find those stories compelling, everyone will.

      That reasoning worked, when the consumer really only had a few choices in entertainment – but that’s not true any more. In the end, the institutional change that’s needed will be spurred by economics – how many of the big-budget “white men battling adversity” films flopped at the box office this year? A fair number, if memory serves.

      It’s disappointing that the acting branch of the Academy also seems to favor characters and stories that are “in their own image”, especially since they make their living (and receive acclaim for their skill) by showing empathy for characters that are unlike themselves.

      Perhaps the answer is actually to change who the Academy allows to vote. They’ve done it before, back in the late 60’s- and it was also a response to accusations of being out of touch. They wouldn’t need to revoke membership – that’s not fair to someone who has worked their entire careers to earn the distinction – but limiting voting rights to those still working (or only recently retired) might make a big difference.

  15. Jayna says:

    Only two people are boycotting. There’s lots of other black presenters this year that aren’t boycotting, nor is the host boycotting. So Mark should be there representing a great movie that is important.

  16. Miss M says:

    He seems to be a very thoughtful person. I completely understand his reasoning. Spotlight is telling a real story about abused victims. I respect whatever decision he makes.

  17. Tig says:

    Just saw Spotlight last night- what a gripping film. And he and Keaton were great. And I was shocked to see at end that D’arcy James played a mail character- totally unrecognizable. It is so great to read Mark’s carefully thought-out position. I agree that he does owe support to his co-stars and this film.

  18. Tiny Martian says:

    I honestly don’t see the point in boycotting, especially by people of color, because I simply don’t think it will be effective.

    To me the point is that people of color are a presence in the American Film Industry and should be recognized. So in my opinion, all that are invited should make sure that they DO show up, and use their presence to make a statement that they are equally deserving of this recognition. If every person of color who attends makes a statement to the press, then I think this would draw much more attention to the issue than if they aren’t there at all. And with Chris Rock as host? This could be quite the rally for change, in my humble (and white) opinion.

    • Miss M says:

      I agree with you! Showing up and standing up for the lack of diversity is far more important than boycotting it. But I respect individual decisions.

      • Tiny Martian says:

        Oh I respect the decision of those who choose to boycott. I can completely understand why they would want to go that route. But in the end, I doubt boycotting would really achieve the kind of lasting attention this issue deserves……unless you can get every single presenter and nominee to boycott, which is never going to happen!

  19. ichsi says:

    He remains my furry favourite. Mark <333

  20. Marianne says:

    I dont even think he needs to rationalize it by saying im going to attend to show support for these kids molested. I mean, he worked hard he deserves to go to an award show and get recognition if he wants to. *Shrugs*.

  21. word says:

    Why shouldn’t he go? Let’s not make all the nominated contenders feel guilty. A lot of them are talented actors/actresses who deserve to be there. Perhaps when people make their acceptance speeches they can speak of what is currently going on.

  22. mkyarwood says:

    Is it boycotting if I just haven’t watched it in ten+ years? I visit this site, and gofugyourself, for the dress lowdown and scoff at the winners’ list later. I think the last time it was interesting for me was 2001!

    • me says:

      You were just ahead of your time lol.

      To be honest, I think people should watch the Oscars and support Chris Rock. Why boycott the year a poc is hosting lol?

  23. serena says:

    Ruffalo is really committed to good causes and always makes a point to speak about issues or spread them. He seems like a really good man. I don’t think it’s wrong to support the cause but not do the boycott.. it’s a choice, people can show their support or get something done in many different ways. Why is that wrong?
    I think that any way he could have put it, people would have blamed him.
    And I’d love if he’d win for Spotless, he’s such an underrated actor… sadly I don’t think that’s the case.

    I liked also what Spike Lee and many others, included Jada Pinkett Smith, said but I’m supporting Chris Rock because, like I said, IT’S A CHOICE. And I’m sure he’ll do more good talking about it than leaving the job to another host who maybe wouldn’t care at all.

  24. Christi says:

    Getting away from all the Oscar talk…Keaton is a fine wine..lookin real good