Oscar-winning director and other east Asian Hollywood stars have written a letter of protest to the Academy over its ‘tone-deaf approach to its portrayal of Asians’ at this year’s awards ceremony
The two-time Oscar-winning director Ang Lee is among a host of east Asian Hollywood talent who have written a letter to the Academy of Motion Picture Arts and Sciences (AMPAS) protesting at this year’s Oscar ceremony’s “tone-deaf” attitude to their race, according to Variety.
Lee, from Taiwan, joined a number of signees, including actors Sandra Oh (Canadian, of Korean descent) and George Takei (American, of Japanese descent), in criticising AMPAS for including in this year’s Oscar show jokes based on racial stereotyping. In the later stages of the broadcast, host Chris Rock introduced “the accountants” who had tabulated the Oscars results. They were three children of east Asian descent called “Ming Zhu, Bao Ling, and...
The two-time Oscar-winning director Ang Lee is among a host of east Asian Hollywood talent who have written a letter to the Academy of Motion Picture Arts and Sciences (AMPAS) protesting at this year’s Oscar ceremony’s “tone-deaf” attitude to their race, according to Variety.
Lee, from Taiwan, joined a number of signees, including actors Sandra Oh (Canadian, of Korean descent) and George Takei (American, of Japanese descent), in criticising AMPAS for including in this year’s Oscar show jokes based on racial stereotyping. In the later stages of the broadcast, host Chris Rock introduced “the accountants” who had tabulated the Oscars results. They were three children of east Asian descent called “Ming Zhu, Bao Ling, and...
- 3/15/2016
- by Henry Barnes and agencies
- The Guardian - Film News
Chris Rock tackled several controversial issues during his Oscar hosting gig on Sunday, but a joke about Asians has landed the comedian in hot water. During the bit, Rock spoke about calculating all the votes by Academy members and that accounting firm PriceWaterhouseCoopers had sent over some accountants to help. “They sent us their most dedicated, accurate and hard-working representatives,” he said. “Please welcome Ming Zhu, Bao Ling and David Moskowitz.” Also Read: Oscars Review: Chris Rock Fights the Power Three young children of Asian descent then appeared onstage in suits carrying briefcases. “If anybody’s upset about that joke,...
- 3/1/2016
- by Joe Otterson
- The Wrap
Chris Rock used his platform as 2016 Oscars host to highlight diversity, and it definitely made a powerful impact. However, many viewers couldn't help but notice that the diversity wasn't really that diverse in terms of color, and even included a cringe-worthy joke about Asian stereotypes.
In that bit, Rock introduced bankers from PricewaterhouseCoopers. As he put it, "They sent us their most dedicated, accurate and hard working representatives. Please welcome Ming Zhu, Bao Ling, and David Moskowitz."
Onto the stage walked three Asian children. Rock knew the joke might touch a nerve, so he doubled-down on it, saying, "If anybody's upset about that joke, just tweet about it on your phone that was also made by these kids."
He wasn't afraid to push buttons all night, which is a good thing, but some viewers thought he set the conversation back a few years with this bit.
Here are some of the reactions on Twitter.
In that bit, Rock introduced bankers from PricewaterhouseCoopers. As he put it, "They sent us their most dedicated, accurate and hard working representatives. Please welcome Ming Zhu, Bao Ling, and David Moskowitz."
Onto the stage walked three Asian children. Rock knew the joke might touch a nerve, so he doubled-down on it, saying, "If anybody's upset about that joke, just tweet about it on your phone that was also made by these kids."
He wasn't afraid to push buttons all night, which is a good thing, but some viewers thought he set the conversation back a few years with this bit.
Here are some of the reactions on Twitter.
- 2/29/2016
- by Gina Carbone
- Moviefone
It's hard out there for a Top.
Research psychologist Jesse Bering has a great article up at Scientific American summarizing the research into sex-role self-identification in gay men, i.e. what "Top," "Bottom," or "Versatile" says about you.
Bering delves into what research says the labels say about ourselves. We all identify with one of these labels, or some kind of variation therein. Over the years, researchers have teased out some interesting correlations that underly these designations -- correlations that suggest being on top of the world is rough.
First off, in terms of simple validity, how we choose to identify ourselves does appear to correlate quite strongly with what we actually do in bed. "Tops" tend to be the insertive partner, "Bottoms" the receiving partner and "Versatile" folks really do like to mix and match it up. (I don't think the research was taken in bars at closing time,...
Research psychologist Jesse Bering has a great article up at Scientific American summarizing the research into sex-role self-identification in gay men, i.e. what "Top," "Bottom," or "Versatile" says about you.
Bering delves into what research says the labels say about ourselves. We all identify with one of these labels, or some kind of variation therein. Over the years, researchers have teased out some interesting correlations that underly these designations -- correlations that suggest being on top of the world is rough.
First off, in terms of simple validity, how we choose to identify ourselves does appear to correlate quite strongly with what we actually do in bed. "Tops" tend to be the insertive partner, "Bottoms" the receiving partner and "Versatile" folks really do like to mix and match it up. (I don't think the research was taken in bars at closing time,...
- 9/18/2009
- doorQ.com
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