Nicole Kidman and the Weinstein Nominees | 2003

In 2003, 3 of the 5 Best Actress nominees all made films with Miramax. All three had different experiences. In this video I talk about Nicole Kidman's journey to Virginia Woolf in The Hours, how Harvey Weinstein affected the race, and what we can learn from this year today.
Here is Salma Hayek's op-ed: www.nytimes.co...
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[@DCMarvelMultiverse]

Ever notice actresses suffer the pretty girl/ingenue roles in their 20s, then have variety in their 30s, then mom roles and art roles in their 40s, only to have epic supporting roles later? Interesting pattern.

[@Kevin-rg3yc]

Exactly meanwhile male actors carry into better leading roles the more they age. That's that ageism

[@DCMarvelMultiverse]

@@Kevin-rg3yc Agreed.

[@DanielVerrastro]

The EXACT same thing takes place with Soprano Operatic Roles...

[@MiniM69]

Actually, that’s only the career trajectory for white or white-passing actresses.

[@tiaaaron3278]

And there are some talented,versatile actors and actresses who stray from character roles that demonstrate their range and abilities and go to action roles. Looking at you,Tom Cruise and Charlize Theron. Seriously,those two should get back to projects like Magnolia and Monster.

[@talk6696]

Salma deserved better, I feel a lot people in Hollywood tended to down play her talent because she was attractive which is sad.

[@Kevin-rg3yc]

Agreed and also she's as a Latina is a minority. Women of color in the film industry are always disrespected when a lot of them are very hard working and extremely talented actresses in Hollywood

[@dazeddarla2275]

I don't think that's really it because this year in particular is an extremely good-looking group.

[@talk6696]

dazed darla Well yes, but they were seen as attractive actresses, they generated roles that didn’t just want them selling sex. While Salma never got that type recognition, as she said they wanted her to play maids or remain a actress for the Latin audience. The only way she could get work in Hollywood without portraying the stereotypical “Latina woman” was playing the sex kitten. And this also played a part in her race.

[@dazeddarla2275]

@@talk6696 Agreed... I also disliked that she didn't get the Beautiful Mind role... it's one thing when white actresses play white roles, and you can argue a good chunk of americans are white and it's a numbers game. But the wife of John Nash was Mexican. Did Weinstein make that movie?

[@chicawhappa]

@@dazeddarla2275 Ecuadorian, or Bolivian, not Mexican. But yes, they got the whitest possible actress to play her.

[@ЛилияРенова-ф2б]

the "separate the art from the artist" thing is funny to me. You can separate them and enjoy a movie but you DON'T HAVE TO reward a rapist and publicly celebrate him. there is this thing called ostracism

[@czechraiser]

Лилия Ренова I was just thinking exactly that.

[@mada-ms5ne]

Yes, as the movie involved many good people. Movie shouldve won nothing while the actors shouldve got the awards

[@StephanieTumba]

I totally agree but awarding such movie is giving more money to such person and as such financing his "lifestyle". It seemed that the more he had money, the more is behaviour worsened, until it blew all over his face. So, no! These projects should be boycotted, and he should not be allowed to work in such environment. Maybe a porn shop or porn film industry will wrk better for him.

[@gabeguarin1096]

@@StephanieTumba It's not just about sex, it's about power. The ability to assert dominance over everyone and everything was the appeal in and of itself for Harvey Weinstein. He CANNOT be allowed ANY sort of power EVER AGAIN.

[@SangitA]

This is similar to separate the religion from the terrorist.

[@sabrinaa3758]

Salma Hayek's story about working with Weinstein during Frida infuriated me. Hopefully, we won't have to talk about this monster anymore in the near future and he'll be an ugly memory of the past.

[@selalewis9189]

sabrina joon We have to remember him, so it doesn’t happen again. Remember that Weinstein is just one person. But he’s the symptom of the larger systematic problem. And when we treat this as one person who has to go away, we minimize the scale of the problem. Never forget Harvey Weinstein.

[@sabrinaa3758]

@@selalewis9189 Never said anything about forgetting him.

[@tenzinchoekyi4313]

99o0

[@MiniM69]

He won’t be an ugly memory because there won’t be justice and there are dozens more Harveys in Hollywood

[@gabbyb7347]

I feel bad for Salma too. At least Paltrow walked away with an Oscar after suffering Harvey's abusive behaviour. Salma walked home empty handed and hasn't landed an Oscar worthy part in years

[@serenabramble260]

Fun fact: Natalie Portman mentioned when she and Nicole Kidman were promoting COLD MOUNTAIN, Kidman gave her the advice to choose projects based on the director because even if the film flops, you're guaranteed an interesting experience. Video of this is from the 2010 Hollywood Reporter roundtable discussion. That advice is evident in Kidman's choices as an actress as it's highlighted near the end.

@billy Crawford Ooooh. Well it's been years. I only remember Kidman and Zellweger.

[@faynuexunqi4042]

@Diarmid O'Connor well damn no reason to be rudy bitch.

[@majbrittcastrupjrgensen2874]

Diarmid O'Connor You are a nice person!! And I wish you a nice day, it seems to me you need it!

[@damazywlodarczyk]

And its a bad advice, the screenplay makes the movie, not the director.

[@faynuexunqi4042]

@@damazywlodarczyk agree and disagree, Screenplay matters but at the end of the day what the director wants he gets, that's just how it is. so saying the director doesn't make the movie is wrong.

[@greyamon3863]

Do you ever wonder that the reason why amazing actors who are also smart and good people (first ones to come to mind are Jake Gyllenhaal and Amy Adams) never win oscars ? Because they refuse to cooperate with the Hollywood engine?

[@dazeddarla2275]

@Madeleine Grayson that's not true. there are studios and directors (spielberg and hanks come to mind) that don't do that. but miramax was a force. harvey's marketing campaigns won oscars. and he didn't just take you off all his movies. he badmouthed you to others. so a lot of the ones that turned him down, did so artfully.

[@tubbylumpkins4885]

@Madeleine Grayson Please Elaborate.

[@dazeddarla2275]

@Madeleine Grayson i think you're lying. what evidence do you have of tom hanks being a pedophile? and how is spielberg a monster? working in the industry means nothing. millions of people can say they worked in that industry. doesn't mean you know anything. tom hanks and spielberg have extremely solid reps, except that tom maybe drinks too much.

[@mil5411]

@Madeleine Grayson . I fully understand. Have been researching on that topic for decades so I very well know what you are talking about. Blessings to you

[@dazeddarla2275]

@@mil5411 you're a real macadamia.

[@sariahhoskins5267]

Please make a video about Amy Adams and how she NEVER wins awards besides the golden globe she won for American hustle

[@nicoledenel]

It blows my mind! She is amazing

[@bernardocampos7919]

Actually she won 2 golden globed

[@nicoledenel]

@@bernardocampos7919 but no Oscar... that is why the original comment only mentioned her Golden Globes. *Some* people say The Golden Globes are a prediction of how the Oscars will go but not always. Unfortunately she hasn't been awarded yet

[@wormswithteeth]

She did get an Oscar nom for Junebug. But she is worthy of more.

[@reikun86]

jamesaellis she was nominated for Enchanted too. I thought she was delightful in that movie.

[@fatimagic1365]

"why would harvey ever believe there would be consequences for his actions?" the sheer reality of this statement and the almost painful dissonance between roman polanski himself and that standing ovation hit me like a gut punch. another fascinating video. i have yet to see frida, but it's on my watch list and tbh i have a feeling salma hayek was robbed.

[@BasedBonnie]

Frida is a magnificent movie.

[@reikun86]

Selma was fantastic in Frida. She really put her all into the role.

[@lmnop29]

As a Mexican-American, "Frida" has a special place in my heart. Great soundtrack, great actors, great cinematography. It pained me that Salma suffered so much for a movie that was somewhat overlooked. But it's one of my favorite movies ever, I hope that counts for something.

[@Aster_Risk]

She was absolutely robbed. That movie is visually beautiful as well as well-acted and heart wrenching. You definitely have to see it.

[@ezekielbrockmann114]

19:48 "A tweet can cause you more trouble than statutory rape caused Roman Polanski in 2003"

[@quinnieh8310]

I'd love a video about Michelle Pfeiffer...she's a brilliant actress and she constantly receives good reviews in whatever she's in (even when the movie isn't particularly that great), but it's almost like she's both widely acclaimed and underrated/underestimated at the same time, despite her three Oscar nominations.

[@m.syauqiabdurahman2798]

Yeah I especially loved her in My Week With Marilyn and Manchester By The Sea . Many people say she isn't that good as Marilyn but i think she trully capture the humanity of Marilyn , she is both vulnerable but is also isn't dumb . Heck i think she would have been the number 1 for me if it weren't for Kelly Garner . I hope with The Fabelmans , she will have some chance for win (Though that push up to lead is completely nonsense . She isn't even the lead in it).

[@andya8960]

@@m.syauqiabdurahman2798 that’s Michelle Williams lol 😂 He’s talking about Michelle Pfeiffer - but I agree with you. Michelle Williams deserves an Oscar already!!!

[@m.syauqiabdurahman2798]

@@andya8960 And speaking of her Michelle being promoted for the lead actress nom for The Fabelmans is dumb since that race is TIGHT AF And hey maybe a video about the 2 Michelles can be great

[@TheMOVIEMANIAC13]

I find it odd every one in the witches of Eastwick has an Oscar but her cher. Sarandon and Jack have one

[@DonnasCraftingWhimsy]

@@m.syauqiabdurahman2798 That was NOT MIchelle Pfeiffer in Week with Marilyn- it was Heath Ledgers- ex- Michelle WILLIAMS..and in many shots WILLIAMS looked like Marilyn- but it had a storyline- but not great acting by WILLIAMS.

[@alpe1987]

I always found it fascinating that once Nicole and Tom divorced that her career took off. She has continued to give best performances while Tom went to action movies and not serious film roles. I felt Nicole should’ve won the Oscar the year before for MOULIN ROUGE and still take home the award again for THE HOURS. I love THE HOURS and you feel for Virginia and Kidman EARNED this Oscar.

[@jolymac]

Tom Cruise basically plays the same role in almost every movie he's in - the man who single-handedly saves the world. Born on the 4th of July and his supporting role are outliers.

[@tiaaaron3278]

@@jolymac Magnolia,Born on the Fourth of July,Jerry Maguire,Lions for Lambs,A Few Good Men,Minority Report,War of the Worlds,Risky Business and many more. Cruise is actually pretty versatile,better range than Denzel,DiCaprio,Hanks or other leading men today.

[@tiaaaron3278]

This video doesn't tell you marrying with Tom accelerated her fame. Moulin Rouge and The Others would have happened with or without the divorce. Actually The Others happened because of Cruise since he was a producer on that movie. Another advantage the marriage gave her,according to Nicole herself,was protection. Cruise didn't let any of those dirty rapists of Hollywood harass Nicole.

[@ezekielbrockmann114]

Once she left Scientology, you mean! Be clear. Stay clear.

[@suupershyyy]

She should’ve nominated and won for TO DIE FOR!

[@valid4880]

I will forever side eye those who stood up for Polanski.

[@Luvie1980]

So?

[@HBarnill]

Scorsese isn’t surprising. He also stood up for Elia Kazan.

[@justin__roderick]

Streep also stood, I noticed... hmm

[@HBarnill]

John Delfino Yeah but she’s also a victim of assault so I’ll give her some slack.

[@oscarfun100]

@@justin__roderick And half the room. But you only notice one woman. Interesting...

[@lurategh]

My god, that part where everyone stands and applauds for Polanski makes me sick to my stomach. 🤮 Wtf...

[@lurategh]

@Madeleine Grayson Unfortunately, I think you're right. And not just in Hollywood as well.

[@sbg1911]

@@kathleankeesler1639 🤣🤣🤣🤪

[@wylier]

not everyone gave him a standing ovation, tho.

[@meloderieugif2294]

Im not defending him but would you stand up for the one you know or for some stranger, especially because rich and famous people are more vulnerable to blackmail.

[@wits3392]

Yet they're bhoinhg (I have no idea how to write this word) the man who's against the war, bunch of hypocrites

[@champagnesocialist3716]

Please make a video on the iconic Diane Keaton’s win in 1978, and how Shelley Duvall didn’t even get nominated for 3 Women

[@UncleMarco]

J S ooh, I’d love a video addressing Shelley

[@champagnesocialist3716]

Uncle Marco same! She’s so underrated

[@jmnny85]

Loved 3 Women

[@Gemnist98]

That year was easily Diane's; Annie Hall is basically the film version of Rachel Green (except she didn't end up with the nerdy Jewish guy). That said, considering Duvall was never nominated before her retirement, I would totally want to add her in there.

[@fayHoran]

@@champagnesocialist3716 shelley is not underrated...rather a sad woman who i wish she didnt sign for kubrick's film 'the shining'. she has depression or is bipolar. i watched her interview with dr.phil and it was truly heartbreaking to see her like that.

[@dragos2555]

Can you do a video on Jennifer Lawrence or Emma Stone wins? Their performances were good , but nothing spectacular ,I don't even know how both of them got nominated.

[@jibrilleo]

Really simple. Both were starlets in BP nominees (In case of Stone, she won the Volpi Cup at Venice and La La Land was the frontrunner -which validated Stone's performance-). That equation always work in Best Actress. As Gwyneth Paltrow, Audrey Hepburn, Janet Gaynor, Grace Kelly and Julie Christie before them. Never underestimate starlets in this category

[@Advent3546]

I think Jennifer Lawrence's win for Silver Linings Playbook would make for an interesting video. Personally, nothing about the performance struck me as great, much like the rest of the movie so her victory came as a weird surprise. It seemed like rewarding an "It Girl" for doing something beyond what she was most famous for.

[@mcwyman7928]

Two words: Audition. Scene.

[@smurfyboy92]

@@Advent3546 I feel like Bradley Cooper gave a much better performance in SLPB

[@dragos2555]

@@mcwyman7928 it was great as her 'Oscar scene' but I feel like she acted as herself . She also said in interviews that Mia (her character in the movie) was a lot like her because she s been there, the fear of rejection, the failure, the sacrafices she made. (Sorry for my English, I m Romanian)

[@asiabrew81]

"Why would Harvey Weinstein ever believe he would face consequences for what he did?" re Roman Polanski's win. The most important statement on this subject and why it matters how industries/society treat and handle abusers because people are watching to see how they too need to behave. Your channel is so underrrated.

[@mookta]

I have such a tremendous respect for Salma Hayek for her courage, resilience and perseverance. I feel like the emotional toll of having your passion project dangled in the front of you as Frida was done to her, is such next level abuse. this man really abused her in so many ways. Also your summation of Kidman as an actor and star is so spot on. She really is fearless and so impeccably talented. Her project choices are always so unpredictable and exciting

[@war8]

Lol , u ppl r delusional . Where is Nicole Kidman today ?

[@mookta]

@@war8 she's in The Goldfinch... currently out in theaters

[@war8]

@@mookta lol, noone even knows that, except a few of u here.

[@mookta]

@@war8 she was in Aquaman fool!! didnt that jawn go like number one in the box office this summer

[@war8]

@@mookta common now , nobody she was nowhere in the promotion of the film plus noone went to see aquaman for her miniscule role .

[@vanessantungwanayo8831]

It's interesting, and a bit disheartening, to see that regardless of era, the stories behind a lot of these Best Actress wins end up being quite sad, and/or a product of Hollywood corruption.

[@rhythmoriented]

Vanessa Anne Ntungwanayo - thus making Olivia Colman’s win for The Favourite that much sweeter! It couldn’t have happened to a more delightful person. This is one reason to me optimistic.

[@reikun86]

rhythmoriented I was very happy when Olivia Coleman won.

[@susanalopez5052]

rhythmoriented not only that but a deserving performance as well!! And her speech is one of the greatest acceptance speeches in recent memory

[@m.syauqiabdurahman2798]

@@susanalopez5052 Yeah Her potrayal as Queen Anne can be both humorous but at the same time can be empathetic .

[@TiffanyJLeung]

15:57 Ugh the way he grabs her is just gross and controlling

[@uptownsunni3560]

I agree. Really scary at 15:57. She's trying to get away and can't because she knows the cameras are filming.

[@tiffprendergast]

TJ L yup

[@tiffprendergast]

UptownSunni ya

[@bu3asalli]

That clip made me think how much sanitizer should she apply to get the stench of Weinstein off her?

[@angelcastaneda529]

2002, what a horrible year. Two monsters were awarded: Weinstein and Polanski

[@Wired4Life2]

Polanski deserved that Directing Oscar. Also, didn't he flee the US because a corrupt judge was going to screw him over despite him taking a plea bargain?

[@jibrilleo]

@@danielebowman And still there are people defending him for "artistic" matters considering the latest Venice Film Festival

[@Advent3546]

@@Wired4Life2 He did deserve that Oscar. He also deserves to be in prison forever for what he did.

[@Wired4Life2]

@@Advent3546 And what of his victim, who-as BKR notes in her video-was encouraging others to move on from that horrific past event as _The Pianist_ entered Oscar contention? Polanski deserves to be in prison for what he bargained for, not for what a corrupt judge was going to ambush him for.

[@valid4880]

the thought of them and pig Allen make me want to BARF

[@redlady935]

Rape a 13 year old girl and get a standing ovation. What this must have been like for the victim is unimaginable

[@playablue]

No.. after studying slavery and the eradication of the Native American Indian at that age through the years.. all of their experiences is unimaginable

[@trojanthedog]

Reminds me of that female teacher who raped her 13 yr old student. These perverts must be punished.

[@dazeddarla2275]

@@DeepScreenAnalysis I read her book though. It's more complicated than that. Women often have to forigve their attackers to free themselves, but she still says what was done to her was horrible. But the experience of being a famous rape victim in this country is horrible and the many ways that people judged her was horrible. Tarantino saying that "she was down for it" was quite jarring. I've never looked at him the same. I pretty much think he's a pedophile now.

[@tubester4567]

@@dazeddarla2275 Yep, the victim doesnt even care about Polanski. She said she was never angry or depressed about it and didnt even want him charged.

[@thesecondYouTube]

@@tubester4567 Africa has over 50 countries and in most of them things are fine. Stop with the Africa is a shit hole narrative. Most of that is to line the pockets of charities.

[@timbrady6473]

Didn’t Meryl call him god , that was so stomach turning .

[@jetttangel]

Tim Brady She’s one of them

[@sahib5]

Jettt Angel oh please. She didn’t know he was a predator because he didn’t go after her. He went after young naive ingenues without power and he used his assistants to secure the women he wanted to abuse. People knew. But plenty of people would have no idea. Streep worked on projects with him but she didn’t work for the studio. She was already an incredibly well regarded actress before ever working with Miramax. She was busy with her own career and simply saw him as a successful producer she worked with that made great movies. She was right. She didn’t know he was a monster because he hid it fairly well. Just like Cosby. There is no “them.” Hollywood is a massive industry with all kind of people from all walks of life. There is corruption and gross people and monsters - but that is true of EVERY industry. Name me an industry that hasn’t experienced sexual assault or harassment? Women experience it everywhere. It’s not “the Illuminati.” It’s men doing to women and children what they’ve done since time immemorial. Lord - read about Ancient Rome. Sexual abuse is as old as time. And yes - it’s almost always men. There’s no “illluminati”. But there sure as hell are a lot of old rich guys protecting old rich guys even when they are monsters. On both sides of politics. In every industry. In every religion. The issue is always the same. Men seeking power and dominion by any means necessary. But sure / blame Meryl Streep. Instead of the bigger issue. Why are men so predisposed to sexual assault and violence and homicide? And how long do we go on allowing it? Women have had enough. And are fighting back. This benefits everyone. Including you. You’re welcome.

[@iamdalilatalil]

@@sahib5 As a woman, I should be flattered at how fiercely you're protecting our "innocence" but we're human beings, we have our own motives and agenda and as hard as it is to fathom, women can be just as evil as men. Not assuming that she knew about what was going on but just saying in general, being a sexual predator is bad but turning a blind eye to one (especially when it doesn't affect you personally but you see it happening) is worse. Just my thought.

[@michelekett8450]

In that environment he was God. He ruled for a long time.

[@alexkay3677]

@@sahib5 Are there any secret societies with members in high places in every industry and corporation, protecting their own?

[@sayakchoudhury9711]

Nicole Kidman has reinvented herself so many times in her career!! One of the most versatile actors of our generation. It's a shame that the Hours was produced by Miramax, as a 90s kid, it was one of the very first serious contemporary Hollywood movies I saw and it completely blew my mind.

[@tjpm]

Sayak Choudhury She is quiet but effective. I would watch anything she decides to do because I like her taste in movies. She is not boring.

[@fromthehaven94]

@@TheDinoKitteh Miramax made more than a few movies with other studios- just like Dreamworks. The studio that, while not mentioned in this video, was in competition with Miramax during Oscar season.

[@8LyJu8]

Nicole Kidman is the kind of actress I always forget how great she is until I watch her work.

[@liljay216]

She is overrated as hell

[@margotchar5125]

Despite being very well respected, I think Nicole Kidman is somehow always underrated

[@thepurplepalace85]

This KZbin channel is so underrated.

[@barbaraglover7145]

I love IT

[@Rupnisha1400]

A year later this video has a million views ❤️

[@michelleischia]

She’s a genius. Just found her. Telling all my gfs in la. Who probably know her and I’m late to the party. Amazing channel ! 🥰🕊🕊

[@lucaswallo8127]

no

[@oberonyronwood5657]

Omg! I love your channel!!!

[@jennterry6977]

Salma's story about Weinstein breaks my heart.

[@danielle7705]

Can you do a video on Angelina Jolie? I would love to see a deep dive on her Oscar win as well as her controversies/entire career.

[@nischalprajapati6157]

yes, please. and with the media hype over eternals, an angie video would be a wise choice algorithmically.

[@JaiProdz]

Yes! She's one of my faves! I think her media persona, acting (Gia, Girl Interrupted as personal faves) and fan base with both older and newer (thanks to iconic images via Tumblr, and Millennial/Gen Z fandom) audiences make her an interesting figure, amid the controversies and scope of her celebrity. I really hope she nabs those Cleopatra* and Bride of Frankenstein roles, those along with Maleficient, and The Eternals would bring back the full force of 2000s Baddie Angie, and I miss her! *Cleopatra is said to have been of Greek Ancestry, and wasn't a WOC therefore I'm fine with a white woman playing her, and I think Angie is a better choice over Gaga, esp since Angelina has been wanting to play her for years.

[@sarasamaletdin4574]

She has only done Best Acress nominees so far not supporting which is the category she won in (and if she plans to do all Best Actress winners this will take a while to get to supporting). However she was nominated in 2008 for Changeling when Kate Winslet won so Angelina will be mentioned then.

[@austindevine3883]

would love a video on Jolie although so far we've had only the best actress category and Jolie won in the supporting category

[@Gemnist98]

Aside from Marvel, Jolie seems to be one of those actors/actresses that intends to make the switch to directing, so while I thought she was great in Changeling (though I would have also loved to see Scarlett Johansson in the role since she was apparently Clint Eastwood’s first choice), I don’t think she’s going to be nominated for acting any time soon.

[@collindysart6472]

Every person booing Michael Moore should be ashamed of himself. It was so obvious what the Iraq war was.

[@noeraldinkabam]

Ladies and gentlemen! I give you christianity in the 21st century.

[@javierl5487]

The same thing there trying to do in Iran today!!!

[@RonaldWeasleysWife]

Suq Madiq Wow. You have a lot of unnecessary hate in your heart. You should work that out, buddy. You provide no reasons as to what he’s ever actually done to offend you. Also, fat-shaming is so dumb and pointless lol what the heck??

[@jayanths1221]

@@noeraldinkabam Christianity has always been regressive, violent and manipulative. Just look at the crusades or the dark ages of Europe.

[@selty]

Or Sacheen Littlefeather, who appeared on Marlon Brando's behalf to bring attention to the systemic abuse and neglect of First Nations. I'll never forget how she was treated.

[@ritag4432]

I think Nicole elevated the performance in The Hours, because the physical transformation freed her up artistically. She wanted viewers to see her (Virginia) and see past Nicole's physical beauty. She did a wonderful job, well deserved Oscar.

[@ItFalida]

As a brazillian, i love how you remember fernanda’s nomination! We’re are very proud of it here! Great video by the way!

[@seraby7151]

@THAT GOES WHERE?!? because american awards are shown internationally. It helps global recognition.

[@meagtaylor3392]

It still blows my mind Polanski was awarded best director despite knowing what he did! And the fact that they didn't revoke his membership until last year!

[@anonymoushuman8443]

Meag Taylor because the pianist was a really good movie

[@playablue]

Then u havent studied slavery in ways that the oppressor gets glorifying praise afterwards.. lol get a grip

[@dazeddarla2275]

@dob Weinstein is different though because his victims admit that they didn't even tell their own family members. It's very hard to come forward with a story of, he made a pass at me, then sabotaged my career when i said no.... that's why it's a perfect crime. He also bullied men and women in the business... kind of a trump-style, where there was so much aggravation when people put up a fight with him about advertising for his movies or giving him bad press, that they just relented. Mira Sorvino never told her father, for instance, until I think 2 years ago... also, the women didn't tell each other.

[@dazeddarla2275]

@Kat Jasper I think that to see it as an industry problem is a mistake. it's everywhere. of course it's bad in hollywood because you have a lot of money and power at place. But when I sat around with my girfriends and told story about harassment and date rapes and gropings, none of those stories happened in hollywood. they were just normal high school and college parties, offices all around the country, coaches, priests...

[@dorotastefanska7996]

Many famous directors did it but Hollywood set up Polański bc he isn't American... Stop only judge him

[@rcolley26]

I literally just yelled “BOOM! MIC DROP!!” when you said “Why would Harvey Weinstein ever believe he would face consequences for his behavior.. he also had the confidence of the status quo.” That literally said it all. Ugh. Great video.

[@phoebeolderman1054]

Thank you for talking about Salma and Frida! Her performance is nothing short of brilliant and now that the truth about Harvey has come out it's clear to see why she never stood a chance. Nothing better demonstrates his total lack of understanding of Frida (the artist or the film) than the fact that he apparently wanted to get rid of the iconic unibrow- which Salma had to push for

[@m.syauqiabdurahman2798]

I can even say Harvey has 0% of care for the movie he help produce or distribute . All he cares is the oscar , money , and woman's body . He might have already been rotting in prison .

[@MiniM69]

Angela Bassett in What’s Love Gotta Do With It...such an oversight.

[@shashankkj562]

M but Holly Hunter was brilliant in the Piano..

[@misstantrix]

Please, it was ALLLLLLL about Angela. They couldn't have done what she did.

[@JasonMovieGuy]

Had What's Love Got to Do with It (1993) came out the following year, I'm sure Bassett would have won. 1994 was deemed one of the weakest lineups for Best Actress. In fact, the winner- Jessica Lange in Blue Sky- was prevailing for a film that was made three years prior. Because of the bankruptcy of Orion Studios, Blue Sky didn't get distributed until '94.

[@ruthlessxo99]

She deserved to win an Oscar for that movie. Angela was amazing!!!

[@JoseliJunior]

Thanks for reminding of Fernanda Montenegro, I heard so many times Salma saying she was the first Latina to be nominated. Brazilians are Latinos too.

[@allemmellagonzalez5815]

Yes, you are as well but in 1954, Katy Jurado competed by Broken Lance, she was the first Mexican and Latin American actress to be nominated to win an Oscar in tnis category. Although already, Dolores del Río, before the Oscars had been considered the most beatiful of the 4 goddesses of the silent cinema.

[@JoseliJunior]

Allemmella González I didn’t know about Katy Jurado, I’ve heard of Dolores Del Rio. But I think Fernanda was the first one in the leading category.

[@philippeh3904]

I’m at the airport waiting for a 17 hour flight. Thanks for uploading this, love your channel.

[@Pinocicci]

Philippe Hunt where are you off to? Sorry I’m nosey 🙂

[@adrian2nano]

Philippe Hunt oh jeez. Sucks for you

[@sweetpeabee4983]

Yeesh that sounds horrendous. Hope your flight goes well and isn't too uncomfortable!

[@windskm]

Texas-Sydney? It's the only flight I know it's that long

[@giabarrone7422]

Newark to Hong Kong? I don't miss those days....

[@babsybrrrnz]

19:10 the only woman with sense in that room

[@janedoll3237]

Iconic and beautiful!

[@ana-zf6ef]

who is she?

[@nicoleshan6410]

@19:10 Just look at the fake smiles.

[@maryann146]

19:14 Who was the lady who wouldn't stand for Polanski. She is great

[@0davydebrycke328]

The one and only real target C. Manson missed, Polanski.

[@tiffprendergast]

0davy debrycke yup

[@ArchdukeOfBelgrade]

Great video as always. You deserve 5 times more subs. Kidman and Zellweger totally deserved every nomination and their oscars.

[@MariaVosa]

That video of the standing ovation for Polanski - it made me sick then and sick now. It's not really a question of "forgiveness" when the perpetrator ran off, avoided responsibility and has never ever even attempted to atone for drugging and raping an underage girl. 19:16 - I see you Meryl. Shame. And all you old dudes too - Scorsese etc.

[@TheFourthWinchester]

The girl is a 58yr old woman now. Polanski had asked for her forgiveness. She has forgiven him and has told the media to stop their sick coverage for their own gains. She even told that whatever time he spent in jail and in escaping authorities in other countries should be treated as his punishment and let him live his life. Btw I hate Polanski. But this is her stand.

[@LJ-ht4zs]

I also agree - disgusting -Hey Meryl what if he raped your daughter?

[@LJ-ht4zs]

Also Meryl was a close friend of Harvey - when asked about his blatant sexual abuse (which was apparently well known) she said she never knew anything about it.???

[@santinamarie4699]

I remember listening to Whoopi Goldberg stand up for Roman Polanski. I never watched any of her movies after that. Let alone The View.

[@LB-gz3ke]

She unabashedly stands up for anyone she considers a friend. She frames it with "we don't know all the facts" to make herself sound so reasonable, but I don't buy her nonsense anymore. She just has that "well Mel Gibson never said anything racist to me" attitude. Yeah, and Cosby never drugged you and Woody didn't perv on you so they all must be innocent.

[@jlo4259]

Whoopi backs up Hollywood even when it s wrong and painfully obvious. I was never a big fan of hers but watching in the view was a bit refreshing until she backed up the sickos!! Can’t stand her now.

[@th0m4s229]

Always great to see these video notifications come through!!

[@garyrodriguez1]

I literally stop anything I'm doing to watch your videos. Perfect Sunday now! Thanks for sharing! PS. The Hours is my FAVORITE movie of all times!!!

[@aleportillo321]

Mine too !

[@hadbetterdays]

Be Kind Rewind never disappoints!

[@Kashdro17]

I did also and I was was watching football

[@garyrodriguez1]

@@Kashdro17 BKR kills everything haha

[@sweetpeabee4983]

Yesss. This channel is a real gem, and everything they produce is absolute gold.

[@Mariah306]

Diane Lane’s performance in Unfaithful was everything!

[@ctdali]

One of my favorite performances -

[@jo_verabradleyfan4743]

One of my favorite female performances. 🙌

[@NicolasJohnRobinson]

"except her she was not having it" 💀19:11

[@seraby7151]

Kudos to her. While I agree that The Pianist is fantastic, and about separating the art and the artist, but a standing ovation feels almost insulting.

[@chicawhappa]

Who was that woman?

[@poppyseed1058]

💀💀

[@assndnytyg7081]

@@seraby7151 ججججججججججججججججججججججججججججججججججججج

[@vinista256]

10:47 - "They said 'there are no parts for Latinas here ..." It would help if Hollywood didn't whitewash the few good roles there are. Salma Hayek would have been perfect for the role of Alicia Lardé Nash in "A Beautiful Mind" which was made a little before Frida. Ron Howard decided to Anglicize the character (the real Alicia was Salvadoran) and give the role to Jennifer Connelly, who ended up winning the Supporting Actress Oscar. How great it would have been to see Hayek winning for that role, playing another brilliant, strong Latina.

[@cathprudence3829]

Alicia Nash was white. I'm Latina and not all of us have dark skin, please educate yourself.

[@vinista256]

@@cathprudence3829 Understood. Perhaps a more accurate word would have been "Anglo-washed" or "WASP-washed". They made absolutely no attempt to portray her as a Latina--they stuck to the "brainy brunette in an era that worships blondes and housewives" angle. Alicia Nash still has an accent that, like Salma Hayek's is thick enough to cut with a knife. If Jennifer Connelly wasn't going to make any effort whatsoever to portray that aspect of the role, they might as well have given in it to an actress who didn't have to work at it ...

[@lisbetha3770]

Cath Prudence Even light skin Latinas can be mixed. My sister is white with green eyes but our dad is dark. Of course there are Latinas with mostly European DNA but it’s offensive to assume they’re fully white when many are not.

[@user-oj7bn5fq4m]

Cath Prudence Many Salvadorans are white. I’m full Salvi and can successfully pass as an Anglo girl.

[@watermelontourmaline9266]

@@Србомбоница86 look in the mirror, vanilla

[@HomeSweetHomegirl]

I love that she never lost her Australian accent.

[@HomeSweetHomegirl]

julie wood Ok Queen of hearts. 👀

[@shafinkhan7570]

Can we have the video how Kathy bates won her Oscar out of such a huge competition. Even tho I think it was a well deserved. Perhaps we could have this video during Halloween.

[@Kevin-rg3yc]

True that was the same year Julia Roberts was nominated for pretty woman and she was rising as a huge movie star. The oscars have a tendency to give the It Girl with a potential future the award like they did with Audrey Hepburn, Luis Rainer, grace kelly, Meryl Streep, barbra Streisand, gwenyth Paltrow, Emma stone and Jennifer Lawrence but they surpringly scrapped that practice and gave it to a talented vertan who truly gave a tour de force legendary performance.

[@meggy0]

I would love to see that video. I think you could see it on her face when she won that she didn't think she had a chance. Her performance in Misery is just incredible. She's never buckled to try and be the 'It Girl' and I have so much respect for her.

[@oscarfun100]

I think even Bates said that she was stunned when she won, because of the fierce competition that year.

[@reikun86]

Ooh how spooky. That would be awesome 😊

[@Gemnist98]

@@Kevin-rg3yc Roberts probably lost because Pretty Woman is far from an "Oscar movie", and because Steel Magnolias (her first nomination) didn't gain much traction (seeing as how she was among a plethora of veterans in that movie). Not to mention she retained "It Girl" status for years afterwards, culminating in her win for Erin Brockovich.

[@mcwyman7928]

If y'all haven't seen Boy Erased, it is well worth checking out. Nicole Kidman is WONDERFUL in it, and honestly her character arc is arguably the most interesting thing about it, as a mother and wife of a baptist preacher who chooses her gay son over her church and saves him from conversion therapy. Very powerful and very touching.

[@margotchar5125]

“Shame on you and shame on me too!”. Ugh that scene and that wig was wonderful

[@jonykaa739]

It's a fine movie with a certain tonal dissonance, but her performance is impeccable. That her character arc is the most interesting thing about it is just strange. Of the two gay conversion therapy movies of last year, The Miseducation of Cameron Post is the far superior, I'm sad it didn't really get attention at all.

[@Starkardur]

It was mediocre. This is a movie I thought I would be moved by but I wasn't. It was sterile and not that great. Nicole didn't do anything to warrant such a praise.

[@Starkardur]

@@jonykaa739 I saw both movies the same night and while Cameron Post was more entertaining I think - both films weren't anything special, as a matter of fact I found them to be incredibly similar that I wondered if it had the same writer. Both of course about gay conversion therapies but I thought they would be totally different but weren't.

[@briant4266]

Do why Jennifer Lawrence no longer gets good roles with the downfall of Weinstein.

[@MrStGeorgeIllawarra]

You answered your own question.

[@TheFourthWinchester]

I found it hilarious that she won for Silver Linings Playbook. I knew nothing about Weinstein as a young guy back then and I am usually fine with anyone winning, but that really incited me and I never stopped arguing that she should never have been even nominated for most of her movies.

[@cvill03]

@@TheFourthWinchester So true. Her & Emma Stone for LA LA Land.

[@LinkMarioSamus]

@@cvill03 At this point might as well bring up Brie Larson.

[@thedudewhomadethisvideo]

@@cvill03 Emma Stone is still getting great roles, don't know what you're talking about

[@dinastiachowfan1401]

The more I watch old Oprah clips, the more I dislike her.

[@tiaaaron3278]

Watch her in real life and you will loathe her.

[@dazeddarla2275]

Dude, why? She didn't rape anybody.

[@jibrilleo]

After the Russell Simmons doc incident at Sundance, sometimes is worse an enabler or negationist (Like Lena Dunham)

[@jibrilleo]

Now like you said, the recent years I had the same feeling with Meryl Streep - a personal dislike for a woman who can actually make more with her status. But between her erratic defense to Harvey, the lack of support for her colleagues (especially among her contemporanies) and the silence for the recent debates (And that's not counting how, as a Latino, feel offended for her brownface in "The Laundromat"

[@wolfstar675]

Ice Cube heavily dislikes Oprah.

[@isaacvalenzuela4503]

Yess, The Hours is one of my favorite movies. The acting, particularly Nicole Kidman and Ed Harris, and Phillip Glass' score is amazing.

[@lollopollo231]

I honestly think that Nicole Kidman’s performance in “Dogville” by Lars von Trier is one of the best performances ever, it’s actually quite scary how good and versatile she isz

[@zoezzzarko1117]

Dogville was a collaboration of a lot of great acting... combined w artful filming and a brilliant script/dialogue. Yes. It is a masterpiece. The tone, pacing and narration... and ultimately the MESSAGE are all laudable, glorious pieces to an intricate artistic puzzle. But Kidman, while wonderful in her role, did not carry the film. It was everyone involved (in front/behind the scenes) that made that film utterly brilliant 😎✌💜💙💚💛🧡

[@lollopollo231]

Zoe Zzzarko totally agree, but her performance really slapped me in the face. Especially in the end. I really admired her for that, she blended in with the film seamlessly. She didn’t carry it but she was breathing it. But agree to disagree

[@zoezzzarko1117]

@@lollopollo231 Watch it again. And again. And again.

[@_Darkskullet]

I didn't like her in muĺan rouge

[@whatzupLizzy]

Agree. My fav Nicole movie

[@hannahhieb2347]

me screaming “disgustang” during the polanski part of the video

[@nancya7289]

Polanski's offenses are unforgivable. And The Pianist was an amazing movie. Humans and achievement be complicated.

[@giabarrone7422]

Nancy A Sort of like how many countries quietly snatched up Nazi scientists after the war. They did horrible things to many thousands of people, but still made some brilliant scientific discoveries. It was called Operation Paperclip in the US.

[@nancya7289]

@@giabarrone7422 Interesting analogy! Not sure how this is a response to what I wrote.

[@moonbeeps]

@@nancya7289 It's kinda obvious since he compared your example of good movie with horrible actions of a director with horrible actions of nazis but with great discoveries.

[@nancya7289]

@@moonbeeps Snippy, but helpful. Thanks.

[@highland_persuasion]

Ooookaaaaay, here we go again! Thanks for such great content which I don't really mind waiting for because you do it so well.

[@cazia9]

I feel like Nicole Kidman and Kate Winslet's career paths have a LOT in common

[@juanantoniorodriguezlopez9004]

My favourite actresses ever!

[@mitraavesta7548]

Their love for harvey

[@moetheroe7338]

Nicole Kidman performance in The Hours is so great and stood out among all the nominees that year...

[@moetheroe7338]

No it’s not supporting, The movie can work without Moore’s character but not Kidman, all characters evolved around her in the film...

[@quocanhnguyen9002]

@@kartik3719 pls understand the movie and the characters first

[@tiaaaron3278]

@@moetheroe7338 But she wouldn't have won if she had been nominated for Best Actress because she would have been up against Charlize Theron in Monster. Charlize was the absolute winner that year.

[@moetheroe7338]

Tia Aaron Charlize was great and each performance was great in its own way, Nicole’s character had a certain depth to it....

[@paul8926]

Diane Lane should have won, Kidman was on screen for 20 minutes?

[@letmebeprivate6890]

DROPPING ALL MY RESPONSIBILITIIES BECAUSE BE KIND REWIND POSTED I'M CRYING

[@Inyourlap]

I love everything about your channel: the subjects, the research, the edits, the perspective and the voice! I could watch 3 hour long documentaries of the same thing! Thanks!!

[@ruzzelladrian907]

When I become a parent, I will teach my children to avoid Hollywood at all costs.

[@marias7599]

ruzzell907 Actually teach them to say NO. Because Hollywood won’t be the only place where they encounter abuse or drugs or corruption. Don’t teach them to NOT go to a place. Teach them INTEGRITY.

[@patriciacole8773]

By not watching?

[@susanrowley4574]

Yeah, no kidding. It's a den of vipers.

[@TheFourthWinchester]

Don't send them to college either then.

[@lautarocavallo8667]

Great video as usual.Now I´m looking forward to: -Meryl Streep winning for Sophie´s Choice -Vivien Leigh winning for A Streetcar Named Desire -Judy Holliday winning for Born Yesterday -Anne Bancroft winning for The Miracle Worker -Maggie Smith winning for The Prime of Miss Jean Brodie -Faye Dunaway winning for Network -Jessica Lange winning for Blue Sky -Kathy Bates winning for Misery

[@lillyred1265]

The nose ? Really !? Her acting in the hours was so good and the way they styled her was brilliant . I’m so happy Harvey is finally in jail

[@sayakchoudhury9711]

2003 Oscars for me is iconic for a different reason though, Spirited away won the best animated feature that year. One of the rare moments when academy really gets it right! On a separate note I wish you would discuss Sophia Loren's Oscar.

[@tiaaaron3278]

And these days,they nominate a piece of shit like Boss Baby over a thought-provoking masterpiece like A Silent Voice.

[@KookiesNolly]

@@tiaaaron3278 yo they gave Into the Spiderverse an oscar so there's that. They luck in being right sometimes I guess.

[@tiaaaron3278]

@@KookiesNolly Yeah but Spider-verse deserved better opponents. And Boss Baby deserved shit.

[@Ajourneyofknowing]

Although Miyazaki was silenced by his producers from definitely protesting like Moore did so he chose not to attend the Oscars despite how much Lasseter arranged the American distribution

[@MrHootiedean]

Nicole Kidman as Virginia Woolf is my single favorite performance on film ever!

[@vannakinder352]

Joanne Woodward Rachel,Rachel

[@MrHootiedean]

@@vannakinder352 I'll have to check that out!

[@Dancerama6]

They could literally make a “tight narrative” biopic about the 2003 Oscar season because this all came off as very fascinating and dramatic

[@m.syauqiabdurahman2798]

Scrape that Makes an entire movie that span from his 1999 oscar to 2003 oscar . Or makes a series spanning from 1999 oscar to his fortunately arrest .

[@neyney4609]

Seeing Salma talking about being a Mexican actress in Hollywood, I honestly can't help but think about how rudely she shut Jessica Williams down as she tried to talk about her challenges in the industry as a black woman. She’s can talk about her experience, struggle but Jessica as a black woman shouldn’t? She was so dismissive to Jessica. It was appalling

[@zucchinigreen]

Preach. She's moved from being a minority to part of Hollywood elite and married to a billionaire. Very out of touch.

[@margaretreefer1145]

It's called narcissism. Only her problems matter in her mind. 😏

[@happyclappy1805]

preach.pretty disgusting example of ''olympics of the oppressed". Except only pain is on the pedestal. The violent racism and silencing of non Black people of colour is exemplified here

[@samf.s.7731]

That actually did happen. But I understand what Hayek was trying to say. Because her experience was different. Hayek was told she would only get jobs exclusively for her looks. She faced discrimination for being Hispanic/Latina, but ultimately her talent was mocked just because she's "easy on the eyes". I know what she meant when she said she didn't want to be hired based on a quota. It's because she feels like her talent is more than enough to get her roles and that Hollywood should acknowledge that. The struggle of African American/Black actresses is a little different, those ladies feel like they don't get roles period (Understandably so!!). There has to be a quota to ensure they're treated fairly, that just because some guy like Weinstein, who clearly prefers light skinned actresses (Even when they're people of color), doesn't get his way where only actresses his racist behind wanted to harass were getting work. SH would understandably get angry every time someone insinuates that she got roles because of a quota, because she had to deal with so much crap regrading who she was in order to be taken seriously. It's definitely going to remind her of all the sexual harassment she got from HV who tell her to her face that "she's just a body". I understand where both women came from, and I don't think Hayek meant to down play Jessica William's struggles, it's definitely coming from her personal experience where she thinks "if someone says I am not talented one more time!!".

[@enamandela9562]

Mexican-Arab

[@ghmartini]

"Except for her, she was not happy" I'm dying

[@MysteryWarAnimation]

For me there was a specific time when I realised everyone was taking Nicole Kidman seriously as an actress. On the 'Eyes Wide Shut' DVD, it included interviews with Nicole Kidman, Tom Cruise and Steven Spielberg, mostly talking about Stanley Kubrick and most of which were edited into documentaries about Kubrick following his death. But with Kidman, the interviewer asked specific questions about scenes and her acting choices in the film. While we do have shows like 'Inside the Actor's Studio' and all, this was on a special features section of a DVD, and kind of came out of nowhere since similar questions were not asked (or at least included on the DVD) of Cruise and Spielberg. I do wonder why these questions asked to Kidman were included in the DVD, but seeing them there is a good thing, and it was the time I realised that everyone was taking Kidman seriously as an actress.

[@charlybrown5264]

Ahhh exciting !!!! I remember this night very well. I remember how Kidman said something along the line " why to attend the Oscars in times like this, because Art is important:"

[@HeelPower200]

Her performance in The Hours is so far above anything else she ever did. She completely disappears into a different human being. Its what the Oscars was made for.

[@bridiekmusic6351]

I think it would be interesting to look at viola davis’ recent supporting actress win for Fences and to have a discussion about why she wasn’t nominated or leading actress. It’s kind of been mentioned but it’s still interesting to look at

[@austindevine3883]

always a good day when BKR can teach us more Best actress History

[@monmothma3358]

Nicole - fantastically talented. One of my favorite actresses. Yes, being married to Tom Cruise meant she was in his shadow to some degree, but I think she has said it also served as protection from sexual predators when she was new in Hollywood. Noone dared touch Cruise's wife. 04:21 She plays a showgirl courtesan in Moulin Rouge. Not an actress.

[@adrian2nano]

Mon Mothma true but her character’s dream in MR was to become an actress. I think that’s what she meant.

[@tiaaaron3278]

She was never fully in his shadow. She was a rising star. Moulin Rouge and The Others would have happened with or without the divorce so she would have eventually become her own person either way. Cruise was a producer on The Others and got Nicole that role. I believe Cruise protecting Nicole cost him an Oscar (worth it!) as many believe he should have won for Magnolia but the winner that year was from a Weinstein movie,The Cider House Rules.

[@monmothma3358]

@mechaguess Good point, but her being a courtesan is a pretty big part of the plot/conflict. I still think it's a bit misleading not to mention it.

[@monmothma3358]

@julie wood I don't believe that. Outside of his 3 marriages there have been numerous reports of affairs with women over the years, while I've never heard any reports of male affairs. Does the guy have issues? Very likely. Is he gay? I don't think so.

[@davidlean1060]

And that includes Cruise himself if you believe the rumors about his sexuality!

[@Sameoldfitup]

"Death must be so beautiful. To lie in the soft brown earth, with the grasses waving above one's head, and listen to silence. To have no yesterday, and no tomorrow. To forget time, to forgive life, to be at peace." Oscar Wilde.

[@anitanoterajes]

There is nothing I want more..

[@nowherewoman2714]

As a non american someone who was born in the 00s, i literally had no idea nicole and tom were married

[@VixxKong2]

I never know who's married in Hollywood until magazines start talking about divorces

[@reginak9507]

Hahaha thats awesome i think she is also still tryin to forget

[@jamessandy5873]

"literally" smh

[@hectorapp7073]

Live and learn !

[@ellenfalls1330]

She has been very successful at moving on.

[@jeesook93]

Never clicked so fast. Thanks for putting out great content!

[@varuno7560]

Please make a video on "Charlize Theron". She is phenomenal. She is an acting institute.

[@benabramowitz18]

Have you ever considered making a video about the Emmys? Maybe you can talk about Julia Louis-Dreyfus' wins for Veep, or Pheobe Waller-Bridge's recent win for Fleabag.

[@tiaaaron3278]

First we need to acknowledge the pathetic bias Emmy has for Game of Thrones and Sherlock. And the fact,a masterpiece like The Young Pope was snubbed.

[@fionaearp8032]

If we're talking Emmy snubs, I am still fuming about The Wire

[@janicemoriarty2578]

@222ckc yesss Amy Poehler deserves the world💯👑

[@TheFourthWinchester]

@222ckc I dislike Poehler, but Leslie Knope sure did deserve an award.

[@TheFourthWinchester]

Emmy's are useless. They keep awarding the same people if they like one season. Case in Point: Game of Thrones was trash for the last 2-3 seasons and they still kept winning. Also Modern Family and TBBT.

[@noix666dezephir]

Yaasssss, your notifcation came like a beam of holy light through the sinister cloudy sky of my hangover

[@Laura-Lee]

First time I've seen something from your channel. So refreshing to see a report on Hollywood and celebrities that is intelligent and not at all trashy. Thank you for adding integrity to a business that is often lacking scruples.

[@Laura-Lee]

I personally don't understand how you can separate a person from what they do. Even if it's a creatively good thing. Perhaps a Miramax film did well in spite of Weinstein, not because of him. There are a lot of people involved in making a film. He might be the boss and his opinion carries a great amount of weight. But he's still only one person in the hundreds who create the film.

[@gauravw6947]

At 9:31, is that a prediction for the 2020 Best Actress Oscar???

[@JPLEYONKO4]

She's going to be nominated for sure. A win, we need to wait a little longer.

[@rebekahp4083]

Gaurav W I saw Judy at TIFF and I’ll be shocked if she doesn’t get a nomination...she might even run away with the win!

[@gauravw6947]

@@rebekahp4083 So far in the race, I am rooting for her... I don't know if it would change as the race proceeds until next year... I haven't watched the film, but the trailer has me convinced that she has done a phenomenal job...

[@withalittlehelpfrom3]

I’d love to see Jennifer Lopez nominated as well!! They’re both amazing actresses who deserve wins.

[@mcwyman7928]

@@withalittlehelpfrom3 They'll probably push Jlo for supporting

[@Amberk1985]

I love you're videos. I've learned so much about Oscar history. I've also learned a lot about how woman get treated by hollywood. Doesn't make me want to run out and become an actress. That and my lack of talent.

[@richardbullis6263]

Well said. I feel the same.

[@FlyingFocs]

Same. Admittedly I am a male, and I'd rather write and direct than act, but I'm in the boat of "the more I learn about Hollywood, the more that childhood dream goes away.

[@Oratual_]

I discovered you channel a few days ago and Im already a fan. Love them! And also, your english is very well spoken, as a person with spanish as first lenguage I can understand you very well.

[@shumlina]

Just realized this was the first Oscars I ever watched. Wow, time flies. I love these vids. You do such good research and I love the way you tell the stories

[@purpleglasses4511]

I look forward to your uploads so much. Wanted you to know that. Keep up the amazing videos 💕

[@alexaamazingaa]

Frieda is a beautiful film, I'm sad it didn't get enough recognition

[@az27912309]

"Exept her, she wasn't having it", I laughed out loud!

[@outinsider]

The Hours is one of my favorite films ever, and Nicole Kidman deserved her Oscar. Thank you for contextualizing recent history and capturing the awkwardness of looking back at Harvey Weinstein. From the movie goer/ watcher, it is very easy to see his influence in nominees and wins. You capture each win in it's time and I had no idea how he didn't support Chicago and The Hours as he should have. But, clearly the way he did is cause for major concern anyway. Thank you for elevating voices needing to be heard through your channel.

[@outinsider]

Harvey Weinstein intentionally made that robbery possible.

[@sarasamaletdin4574]

She deserved Oscar nom in supporting not lead win. Like this video said she didn’t even have as much screentime as Julianne Moore in the film who was nominated in supporting. Category fraud to get maximum amount of noms and wins for a film instead of having the actors being in the same category is extremely typical but not likable or what should be celebrated. And Catherine Zeta-Jones deserved the supporting win.

[@outinsider]

@@sarasamaletdin4574 Does screentime merit what is lead and what is supporting? We can look at Nicole Kidman's performance and see that as the author of Mrs. Dalloway, struggling as she is writing the book with her life, as two generations of women feel the effect and struggles similar in their own lives. She doesn't need screentime to lead. Anthony Hopkins had the same amount in The Silence of the Lambs. Viola Davis similar in The Help. Problems present in how society views women and women of color in society at large. Screentime double standards for what determines who leads and who supports impacts women, especially women of color, versus men. It's not like Olivia Colman in The Favourite, where an international actor who draws a business interest to forgo a deserving legend in a relevant, potent leading performance for recognizing a white woman in a supporting performance determined by impact, not screentime.

[@outinsider]

@@sarasamaletdin4574 And Catherine Zeta Jones did deserve her Oscar in a strong supporting performance. I am asking we consider the nuances beyond screentime.

[@CrypticCharm]

i've got no idea why this popped up in my recommended, but i am so glad it did. such an awesome vid x

[@LucasPrower]

I'm so glad that Nicole *had* the role to justify the win, unlike some others Weinstein driven wins. Salma deserves better though, one day we'll be have a beautiful latina/hispanic woman walk away with the best actress trophy.

[@richardbullis6263]

Rita Moreno won for West side story.

[@EvaSofie]

oh julian I think Margaret Thatcher is a pretty justifiable role...

[@enricovankeeken1624]

*"?And her name will be **#LolaLeon** ❤‍🔥💛🧡❤"*

[@wits3392]

​@@richardbullis6263 We need another now, it's been too long since Rita

[@wits3392]

A latina, hispanic we already have Penolope Cruz, now we need a woman from Latin America, there's Ariana DeBose but for me she didn't deserve it, also with a remake it's horrible

[@jeebsunabia7972]

I have no doubt these videos take time to make, but boy... is it worth the wait! Can't wait for you to do a video on Glenn Close (as you promised), and Renee Zelwegger (who I feel very strongly will win her second Oscar for Judy.) And yes - a video on Angelina Jolie would be very nice as well.

[@brandongraden5220]

I believe her father was accused of being a pedophile.

[@dalice4651]

brandon graden, her father was accused and fled Australia. He was found dead in his hotel in Paris a few weeks later. Many were exposed in his "circle" of friends and colleagues. He was a psychologist that treated many children that have come out validating his part in their child abuse. Google Fiona Barrett.

[@tessforbes8687]

D Alice. Antony Kidman died in Singapore while visiting his daughter Antonia. He didn’t flee the country post allegation. (check the dates). Ms.Barnett was the only person to make an allegation of abuse against him. People should google Ms.Barnett and read the history of allegations against many people and reports. Ms.Barnett gave private testimony to the Child Abuse Royal Commission 2013.

[@jeaninemorgan9118]

Her father and brother in law were heavily involved with pedophiles. These people rmare demons. Do research people and wake up

[@ozgulozdemir8899]

brandon graden yes he was and seems he is and she knew that

[@alexandrahiltunen2130]

And i heard her (Nicole) family are satanist..

[@jibrilleo]

Considering the Weinstein precedent, now the nom of Salma Hayek has a new meaning beyond being the second Latina. The effort of a POC actress to overcome obstacles even in "house" and against the will of an abusive powerful man like Harvey.

[@lungbutter361]

She stayed silent and let it happen to others. All of Hollywood is scum.

[@thevhfa3975]

@@lungbutter361 Salma has always been open about her struggles with Weinstein and his behavior towards her. She wasn't believed, because most didn't back her up. Ever notice how her Oscar nom didn't result in a career upswing? That's because Harvey. He did everything he could to ruin her, and unfortunately in a lot of ways it worked. People weren't always silent, sometimes they were hushed, and sometimes no one believed them. Courtney Love was one of the first that I can remember who spoke out against Weinstein, but she was easily dismissed at the time.

[@Jayfive276]

Ever since watching BMX Bandits as a young un, Ms Kidman has always had a special place in my heart...

[@Nikkers8]

Your videos are so well thought-out, comprehensive and intelligent - you really shine a light on aspects of Hollywood I wouldn't have a clue about. Thank-you.

[@HAL-vm3wn]

Could you also make some Videos about Supporting Actress, please? All the three other categories have so much coverage and i also always thought that supporting actress was the weakest of the fourth acting categories where i find it hard to find performances that i would call truly great. I would like to hear some insights on that

[@angelcastaneda529]

I love all the acting categories.

[@Gemnist98]

Each has a weird reputation. I'm not sure if Supporting Actress necessarily gets less coverage than the others. Meanwhile, the Lead categories get high coverage because celebrity status. Personally, Supporting Actor might be my favorite because it feels like the most contentious award of them all.

[@MiniM69]

Viola Davis in Fences was a revelation but like Denzel, she won the Tony for it!

[@Brian-yw2yb]

I really LOVE this breakdown. Almost 20 years ago and it seems like yesterday.

[@moonhunter9993]

Very good video! I've been looking for days, researching, reading and looking for insights, interviews etc. to understand the background to the film industry (and especially Nicole's change around) at that time.

[@PeterRabbit4Eva]

Great video. Still waiting your video’s article about Green Book VS. Roma.

[@Lyndiloo]

I love to see some Nicole Kidman appreciation. I adored her in To Die For and Practical Magic when I was a teenager, she hasn't let me down since.

[@j4242]

I adore The Hours and the performances. My what a different world we live in, thank god. Thank you, again, for another incredible video.

[@mattbernabe]

One hell of a year in the Best Actress category! Salma Hayek - Frida Nicole Kidman - The Hours Diane Lane - Unfaithful Julianne Moore - Far From Heaven Renee Zellweger - Chicago All great performances. Although, I have to say Zelllweger's was my least favorite.

[@tiaaaron3278]

Julianne was so badass she was nominated for two Academy awards in the same year.

[@monikapadilla3949]

MateoPapiChulo salma is the best... she wants against more odds against her that any other actress.

[@mattbernabe]

@@monikapadilla3949 I agree! It's a shame that since Frida, Salma still has not been given the great quality roles that she deserves. Although, she was in "Beatriz at Dinner," which was good. I wish she would have done what her friend Penelope Cruz has done, went back to doing foreign films, where they would get the roles that would explore their range as actors, instead of sex symbols like here in the States.