I generally don't care about celebrities making statements but it's been powerful in the past when they use a platform to advocate for justice. I think we're going to see less and less considering Amazon, Apple, Netflix are all in the movie and show business now. Alas. - ThreadSky

wajali.bsky.social • 142 days ago

I generally don't care about celebrities making statements but it's been powerful in the past when they use a platform to advocate for justice. I think we're going to see less and less considering Amazon, Apple, Netflix are all in the movie and show business now. Alas.

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thebacklogofdoom.com•142 days ago

That just proves nobody should have listened to them in the first place. We turn to The Rock for shitty action movies, not political advice.

martinrayner.bsky.social•142 days ago

Think you’re drawing the wrong conclusion there.
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=9CkvAesMdzw

thebacklogofdoom.com•142 days ago

I think you are.

womanofinspiration.bsky.social•142 days ago

Where are the people like Harry Belafonte when we need them?

vivbernstein.bsky.social•142 days ago

They also carry little weight. See Swift, Taylor.

halfastorian.bsky.social•142 days ago

John Oliver remains a legend

cold-feet.bsky.social•141 days ago

Considering 99% of the country’s celebrities endorsed Kamala Harris, I don’t know if celebrity statements are all that effective at reaching the people who need to hear their message.

truecardigan.bsky.social•142 days ago

Tonight was a sign of subjugation.

kayboom99.bsky.social•142 days ago

Can you tell me what you’re referring to?

truecardigan.bsky.social•142 days ago

I don't refer, Kathy

kayboom99.bsky.social•142 days ago

What was a sign of subjugation?

truecardigan.bsky.social•142 days ago

I watched the entire ceremony.

truecardigan.bsky.social•142 days ago

You can play blind and dumb. They owe their careers to Apple, Amazon, etc.

kayboom99.bsky.social•142 days ago

Ok but you said “tonight”. What were you referring to?

znk11.bsky.social•142 days ago

I disagree. There wasn’t anything outright like what Meryl did years ago, but there were definitely comments made in many speeches that signified that people need to keep up the fight and speak up in these hard times.

karrrl7281.bsky.social•141 days ago

I think that was the whole point.

authorlena.bsky.social•141 days ago

That and just don’t want to see Melania at at the next Golden Globes.

tieryoucansplit.bsky.social•142 days ago

2024: The year that most celebrities stood on the sideline...

womanofinspiration.bsky.social•142 days ago

I think 2024 felt more like the year social media and loud-mouthed lies won over truth and decency.

gloria6262.bsky.social•141 days ago

I deleted my Musk X account. So glad I joined BLUE SKY where civilized people can share their thoughts

richardjohno.bsky.social•142 days ago

hmm every poly since i have been on this earth has migrated (like a tick on a stick) to celebs ... funding media ...Yahoo

rsmee.bsky.social•141 days ago

The big tech billionaires club is choking voices that are against an oligarchy, and they’re using multiple fronts to silence critics - legacy media, social media, film, shows, etc.

boldlyblue.bsky.social•141 days ago

January 20th is National #BoycottBillionaires Day‼️

🤔 How can you participate⁉️
~ Buy local & reconsider your Amazon account
~ Enjoy a date night at the movies instead of takeout & Prime Video
~ Borrow audio books & ebooks from ur library instead of Kindle/Audible AND subscribe to local papers

dmobrewsky.bsky.social•141 days ago

Look to 1930s germany for where the “entertainment” industry will turn.

denverbob7.bsky.social•141 days ago

Watch Six Triple Eight on Netflix. I suggest that Netflix can do some things well.

bozone23.bsky.social•141 days ago

They are all servants of the oligarchy.

satoriwave.bsky.social•141 days ago

Don’t forget Disney, whose papa is ABC.”

patrizia2e.bsky.social•142 days ago

As citizens we have no choice because democracy rules; as consumers we have power and can make choices - every day.

rsmee.bsky.social•141 days ago

That tougher to do when big tech wield what some would consider a monopoly.

patrizia2e.bsky.social•141 days ago

I am a firm believer in the “atomic changes” theory: tiny, incremental changes can make a big difference when summed up.
And there’s enough of us to create critical mass.

999tom.com•141 days ago

Good point. Well made.

imissthe70s.bsky.social•142 days ago

And there will be even more sameness, yippee! How many more F&F can they make???

aussieopinion.bsky.social•142 days ago

The vast majority of credible celebrities in America seemed to have no influence on the election with their support of Kamala Harris. It seems that social media celebrities are the new influencers and it's not a good thing!

chuerta1.bsky.social•142 days ago

I hope you're wrong.

toldyouso4547.bsky.social•141 days ago

Alas…

adamgny.bsky.social•141 days ago

And they own all the distribution infrastructure. I remember when everyone was mad at Lars Ulrich because they (Metallica) sued Napster.

I don’t think it’s a coincidence that with streaming becoming the dominant content delivery system , the quality of music and movies have gone way down

adamgny.bsky.social•141 days ago

As great as it was to get free/cheap music , we’re living in a world that seems like the only fair price would be “free” or “cheap”