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Mo Ryan

@moryan

3 Dec

I've been quiet on the socials for a few reasons, but one reason is, I've been working on a thing... thread incoming.

I had one of the more interesting (and at times, challenging) conversations of my career last week. I had heard a rumor: Was Jeff Garlin fired from the ABC comedy The Goldbergs? For some time, I could not pin down what was going on.

I contacted a lot of reps/PR, including ABC and Sony (which makes the show, which is in its 9th season). Could not get an answer to an (I thought) simple query: Is he employed by the show or not? I did connect with some ex-Goldbergs employees during the course of all this.

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Mo Ryan

@moryan

30 Sep

https://twitter.com/lindaholmes/status/1443707364163653638

The whole interview is... something. Absolutely baffled by the non-logic of AS declining to comment to the press when Rudin stories came out in April because "who would that benefit?" OH I DUNNO, THE PEOPLE WHO WORKED FOR SR & SIMILAR MONSTERS IN THE INDUSTRY? Jeeebus just unreal

https://twitter.com/lindaholmes/status/1443707364163653638

all right fine, let's do this. Sorkin: "Stories that I had heard over the last 12 years were ...they could have been scenes from The Devil Wears Prada, there was no violence." Oh, OK, thanks for signaling that anything that does not involve physical contact is OK. Good to know.

This idea that bullying, toxicity, monstrousness, vindictive behavior, abuse of all kinds--which creates real mental & physical effects on human beings--sigh, I run into this A LOT: "he didn't touch anyone or assault so"... Some people just constantly tell on themselves I swear

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Mo Ryan

@moryan

12 May

THREAD. For some time, I’ve been speaking to people from the drama All Rise, which is made by Warner Bros & aired by CBS. I ultimately spoke with 30 people, 18 of whom worked directly with EP/showrunner Greg Spottiswood.

@salon

Spottiswood was fired as showrunner of All Rise March 24, not long after Warner Bros learned I was working on this story. This @salon piece on Spottiswood’s alleged conduct, his firing & much more, represents several months of work. I hope you’ll read it: salon.com/2021/05/12/he-…

I’ve done many similar stories. This is the longest one yet. Here's why: What occurred at All Rise may help illuminate things. The industry as a whole still has a long way to go when it comes to inclusion, treatment of women, matters of culture, race, respect & professionalism.

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Mo Ryan

@moryan

1 Feb

In recent years, Evan Rachel Wood has spoken out about abuse at the hands of an unnamed ex. Today she breaks that silence: “The name of my abuser is Brian Warner, also known as Marilyn Manson.” Four other women have come forward regarding Manson as well. vanityfair.com/hollywood/2021…

Evan Rachel Wood today: “I am here to expose this dangerous man and call out the many industries that have enabled him, before he ruins any more lives. I stand with the many victims who will no longer be silent.”

Wood & 4 other women (so far) allege sexual assault, psychological abuse, and various forms of coercion, violence, and intimidation from Manson. These 5 women speak of PTSD, anxiety & other ongoing fallout from their experiences. But they also say it was important to come forward

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Mo Ryan

@moryan

26 Jan

Every person who works in PR for TV & film should read this. Obv editors at many publications too. But this kind of PR gatekeeping is keeping talented critics & writers from marginalized communities -- especially POC -- on the sidelines or driving them out medium.com/swlh/gatekeepi…

I'm white, I have a track record at known outlets, so even as a freelancer, I automatically get or *can* get most TV screeners. I have heard SO MANY tales of Black, Asian, disabled, queer, Latinx critics--among others--having major obstacles to getting them. It's a major problem.

Add to that even more obstacles to getting on: Red carpets. Other premiere events. Panels. During the pandemic, just getting screeners, having interview requests granted, being among first to be able to cover TV/films. The gatekeeping & obstacles are CONSTANT to marginalized folk

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Mo Ryan

@moryan

25 Jan

https://twitter.com/AmericanFilm/status/1353780892666195968

I was lucky enough to serve on #AFIAwards jury again. PLOT TWIST: Everyone on 2020 jury considered both TV & film (that was eligible; FYI some shows/movies not eligible, I literally don't make the rules). Anyway I can now issue a ruling on whether film or TV is better... 1/2