Hello, readers.
The Oscars took place last night. I doubt you caught it—neither did I.
Nonetheless, there’s enough to talk about.
The Ongoing Dilemma of Hollywood’s Communists
Some animals are infamous for their terrible memories. You know, the goldfish memory joke? Not exactly accurate, but still funny. Walleye fish? They can be quite dull, often caught repeatedly in similar scenarios. And then there are stories of turkeys drowning in rain; they see their siblings meet terrible ends, only to follow moments later.
But, truly, no one forgets the past quite like Hollywood’s leftists.
I missed the big Oscar night. Apparently, “Sinners,” a not-so-subtle take on “From Dusk Till Dawn,” snagged awards for Best Cinematography, Best Original Screenplay, and Best Actor. Surprised? I’m not.
This marks a first: an action-horror film racking up so many accolades. “The Silence of the Lambs” came close with five wins, but it’s not exactly action-horror. “The Exorcist,” maybe one or two. A foreign entry took home an award, too.
Quick thought: do you think “Sinners” will impact culture as much as those earlier films? I’d say no.
The speeches? Not unexpected. Javier Bardem—who?—called for Palestinian liberation, while Jimmy Kimmel lamented censorship. You’ve probably caught wind of that.
However, Maggie Kang’s speech was unintentionally hilarious, and the media lapped it up without a hint of irony.
As quickly pointed out, six years prior, “Parasite” won Best Picture. Kang’s films are in English, unlike the fully Korean “Parasite.” But she claims the culture isn’t aware of itself.
I won’t delve too deep into my movie fanaticism, but it’s fair to say that South Korea has consistently produced fantastic films that resonate here. “Old Boy” became a cult classic—so good it even got a poorly received Hollywood remake.
And who can forget “Squid Game,” arguably the hottest show on the globe?
How did I overlook all that? Do I have a better grasp on cinema history than Maggie Kang? Almost definitely.
This brings to mind Jennifer Lawrence’s notorious chat where she claimed “The Hunger Games” was the first film to put a woman in the lead of an action flick. How about a shout-out to Sigourney Weaver, Linda Hamilton, and Milla Jovovich?
Rachel Zegler recently proclaimed herself a pioneer for “Latinx” women in lead roles. Did she forget about Jennifer Lopez, Salma Hayek, Penelope Cruz, and Rosie Perez?
Sure, it’s easy to think of age as a reason for memory lapses, but that’s not really it. Young people enamored with communism have always overlooked its grim history and the lives it has cost.
(Apologies to those who suffered as millions of Ukrainians faced tragedy. Don’t feel too bad, though.)
Yet, the Academy seems largely overseen by older men who, without hesitation, push racial communism.
This feels like a extreme version of Jim Crow laws. The two men involved, aside from their blatant racism, acted with such self-righteousness.
History tells us these paths rarely end well.
The relentless issue of communists in Hollywood—and in areas like education and government—reveals their troubling tendency to erase memories.
If we don’t commit to remembering the past, how can we justify our claims, enact such policies, and feel justified in our destructive actions?
A note from Winston Smith.
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Of course.
