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It is generally understood that historically oppressed peoples (that includes LGBQT, people of color, etc.) are offered a proportionally tiny number of substantial roles in film & television projects (yes, even today) that suit their identities. That's a fact: there aren't a whole lot of roles for people who are not white, cis, and/or straight. It's insulting when the few roles that do pop up are taken by white, straight, cis actors (i.e. ScarJo for Rub & Tug). So yes, they do tend to be afforded greater flexibility in casting... because otherwise the parts don't exist. Playing a white American versus a white British person isn't an actual controversy, and you know it. Knock it off with the bad faith argumentation.
It's painful you think the existence of Dallas Buyers Club is an actual point in your favor. Many see Jared Leto's performance as cringe-y, and many are deeply disappointed that he won an Oscar for the performance (just as we've come to regret many award-winning performances rooted in insensitivity or unfortunate realities of the era).
Let me know when you or Mike can articulate actual arguments.
Eh, so you saying “many see Jared Leto’s performance as cringe-y” qualifies as articulating an argument? Ok.
I had a couple of paragraphs written, but it isn’t worth it. So I’ll say this instead. You want to know one reason Trump won? This right here. Instead of gun reform laws while schools are being shot up, or health care reform or immigration reform. You and other liberals decide to go die on a hill about “cis actors taking trans roles”. Please, tackle the egregious cultural appropriation next. What could be worse in our country?
I’ll pick my crazy over your crazy, any day.
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