Was listening to an eclectic playlist of stuff from the '80s when one of Bill Cosby's old standup routines came on. I immediately cringed and am deleting the album from my library. 1/
However, if I'm watching a movie starring, say, Kevin Spacey, it doesn't bother me.
I can't watch Woody Allen films anymore...but I could watch "Chinatown" without Roman Polanski being in the front of my mind even though he has a cameo in the film. 2/
I can't watch Woody Allen films anymore...but I could watch "Chinatown" without Roman Polanski being in the front of my mind even though he has a cameo in the film. 2/
I think the difference is how much they call attention to themselves. A Bill Cosby routine is 100% *him*. Even the show was literally called "The Cosby Show". And Woody Allen is ALWAYS Woody Allen; it's impossible to see him or hear his voice without immediately knowing it's him.
With Spacey, even though it's obviously him onscreen, I'm not sitting there the whole time thinking "this is Kevin Spacey." He disappears into the role even though his face & voice are the same.
Same with Polanski, aside from the cameo, you never *see* or *hear* him. 4/
Same with Polanski, aside from the cameo, you never *see* or *hear* him. 4/
Harvey Weinstein is a monster...but his name is associated one way or another with hundreds of movies, including some of the best ever made. Refusing to ever watch anything he ever produced, executive produced or which otherwise has his name slapped on it would be...difficult. 5/
Not sure what my point is. Just still incredibly depressed to learn so many talented people are also such pieces of shit.
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