Harvey Weinstein
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@majorrage said in Harvey Weinstein:
Regardless of all this though, many a-listers used Weinstein to get where they are. And they put up with whatever crap he dealt out.
They did more than put up with it. They would also hang out with him at red carpet galas, fundraisers, awards shows, posing for cameras touching Harvey, hugging Harvey, kissing Harvey, flirting with Harvey, smiling and having the happiest moments of their lives with Harvey, projecting and selling the idea that Harvey was a really fabulous bloke and professional who respected women and championed liberal causes. All of this AFTER they had already been warned or, godforbid, actually assaulted.
The whole thing was a charade and they participated in that charade.
True, we don't know what it's like to live in the high heels of a supermodel actress who has to make these decisions. But most of us understand the ethical trade-off between making the majors if we take PEDs and sitting in triple-aaa if we don't.
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This is just Page Six "conspiracy theory" gossip at this point . . . but it's goooood Page Six "conspiracy theory" gossip!
Harvey Weinstein doesn't seem to be taking sex rehab seriously
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Harvey Weinstein is already being belligerent at sex addiction rehab — barking into his banned mobile phone and remaining in denial about his alleged sex attacks, insisting each and every one was consensual, Page Six has exclusively learned.
The movie mogul, who volunteered to go to rehab after a wave of allegations of sexual harassment and rape against him from women in Hollywood, isn’t exactly in his element in therapy, falling asleep in sessions or talking on his phone, a source tells Page Six.
Weinstein was reported to be at an inpatient facility, but our source says he is actually being treated at an intensive outpatient facility, which allows him to spend nights at a hotel. The clinic offers one-on-one counseling and group therapy sessions, among other treatments.
The source told us, “In one group therapy session, Harvey arrived 15 minutes late. Then, when it was his turn to speak, he launched into a speech about how this is all a conspiracy against him.”
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A leading CNN Political Commentator explains:
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@pakman said in Harvey Weinstein:
Screen Actors Guild has formal complaint procedures for sexual harassment. As article indicates, victims' preference for silence/social media indicates the system is dysfunctional in practice.
When is anyone in authority in the 'industry' going to step up to the plate and take a proper steps to tackle to problem?
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UK encourages confidential naming: https://www.equity.org.uk/news-and-events/equity-news/equity-statement-on-bullying-and-harassment/
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This guy made a movie called "The Pick-Up Artist."
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It's getting out of control, even at age 93 and confined to a wheelchair!
Former US president George HW Bush apologizes after actress claims he 'sexually assaulted' her from his WHEELCHAIR - with his wife Barbara standing by his side
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Actress Heather Lind made allegations Tuesday claiming when she met former President George H.W. Bush, 93, he 'sexually assaulted' her from his wheelchair
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She claimed the 'assault' happened during a photo-op with wife Barbara Bush standing by his side, and claims his wife saw the incident unfold
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The now 34-year-old actress also claimed that afterwards Bush's security detail told her she shouldn't have stood next to the former president for the photo-op
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Lind says this happened four years ago while she was promoting a movie
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In a statement the former president has apologized for the incident saying it was an 'attempt at humor' and not meant to offend Lind
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For those still following along, Harvey's about to get arrested...
And just today we learn Charlie Sheen has been named as having anally molested 13 year old Corey Haim...
Also today -- Rae Dawn Chong accusing CAA agency of burying her after she complained about Steven Seagal showing off his grapefruits at a late-night hotel room, ahem, "rehearsal."
It's staring to get good now...
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@salacious-crumb said in Harvey Weinstein:
Charlie Sheen
The guy who accused him was himself accused of raping Haim last year. It's always tricky when the victim isn't around to make the accusation himself.
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@kirwan said in Harvey Weinstein:
Terry Crews has lodged a police complaint against Adam Venit for his groping incident. He’s been stood down, a powerful guy.
Terry Crews is an absolute legend. It's actually a pretty big thing considering he's a guy that could smack the shit out of any AB forward let alone some Hollywood slimeball. The urge to bust out some ghetto justice must have been almost impossible to resist.
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Hollywood Reporter a few hours ago...
Louis C.K.'s Movie Premiere Canceled in Advance of N.Y. Times Story
The 'I Love You, Daddy' screening was abruptly axed just hours before it was set to take place.
The New York premiere of Louis C.K.'s upcoming film, I Love You, Daddy, set for Thursday, has been canceled. Reps for the premiere, due to take place at the Paris Theatre, cited "unexpected circumstances."
A source tells The Hollywood Reporter that a New York Times story on the comedian is about to break, and the premiere was canceled in case it is damaging. Additionally, Louis C.K.'s planned appearance on The Late Show With Stephen Colbert was also canceled, with William H. Macy taking his place on the CBS show.
Louis C.K. wrote, directed and stars in I Love You, Daddy. The comedy-drama tells the story of a successful TV writer-producer who attempts to stop his 17-year-old daughter's (Chloe Grace Moretz) growing admiration and relationship with a 68-year-old filmmaker (John Malkovich). The film also stars Pamela Adlon, Rose Byrne, Charlie Day, Edie Falco and Helen Hunt.
C.K. shot the film entirely in secret last June. He also financed the project and edited it as well. Dave Becky of 3 Arts produced the film alongside C.K., Vernon Chatman, Ryan Cunningham and John Skidmore. Tony Hernandez executive produced.
The film has generated controversy following its premiere at the Toronto International Film Festival in September. TIFF programmers screened and gave I Love You, Daddy a world premiere after C.K. surprised Toronto organizers and let them know the film existed.
Controversial dialogue is included throughout the film, including the use of the N-word by C.K.'s character and multiple jokes about child rape. C.K. previously defended the inappropriate content to THR. "We're depicting oxygen-rich people who live in these beautiful apartments and offices saying whatever they want," he said. "Folks say shit to each other. You can't think about the audience when you're making the thing. If you do, you're not giving them something that came out of your gut. You'll be making something that you're like, 'Is this OK for you?'"
The film pays homage to the cinematic work of Woody Allen, particularly the 1979 film Manhattan. In the Allen film, a 17-year-old girl (Mariel Hemingway) begins a romantic relationship with a 42-year-old man played by Allen.
A common criticism of I Love You, Daddy is that the film parallels the long-standing sexual abuse allegations against Allen. "We're at the bleeding edge of 'That's not OK to do now,' but those people are still around," C.K. said about dealing with the controversial topics in the film. "That's a very interesting line to be on."
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@salacious-crumb not even allowed to ask someone you've invited back to your hotel room if you can whip it out and have a fufu. Tough times.
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Article talking about the #MeeToo campaign.
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Now here's how you do contrition. 'Fess up!
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