Wow, can't believe she said that...
Was she on drugs or is she just the typical self-centred hollywood "genius" who disregard us, little people ?
Sorry but, I have way more respect for medics, nurses, rescue workers, scientists and all "normal" people that actually do a lot for humanity by spending their whole lives to help and save others.
These people are the ones who should be praise, loved and would really deserve to be in the spotlight, not those overpaid professionnal liars and their huge egos...
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Réponse de genplant29
le 2 mars 2017 à 14h46
When I heard her say it, I immediately got an entirely different take on what she was saying than you did. I took it that she was saying acting celebrates what it is to be a unique full individual and to delve into the ins and outs, and the good and the bad, including the normally hidden sides, of a person, whereas people in "real life" so often aren't their full self to the outside world - only are to their closest inner circle who they feel most comfortable with (and even then not necessarily their full self); to most people, people, in real life, only allow others to see what they want them to see. On the other hand, the acting profession celebrates, by its very nature and purpose, every aspect of a character's being, including the sides that, in real life, may be pushed down, covered up, or masked. She wasn't saying that the acting profession is better or more important than other professions; I didn't for a second take her words that way. (And, no: I'm not in the least tiny bit impressed by stars or Hollywood, nor am I a celebrity lover - in fact I'm the exact opposite, as Hollywood and stars, and people who are impressed with their own self-importance and relevance, are precisely the fastest type things I tune out, as I have no interest.)
Réponse de Automnes
le 3 mars 2017 à 13h10
Your point of view is valid, tho I wonder If it was what she really meant, because of hollywood people's own self-importance, as you said.
PS : No need to justify yourself, your comment is polite and neutral enough ;)
Réponse de 😻
le 3 mars 2017 à 18h46
tbh I agree, and the fact she was lauded for such a trite statement is frightening. The fact that actors think they contribute something valuable and irreplaceable is hilarious. People buying tickets to movies is a luxury, nothing more. It's like someone who owns a jet ski rental thinking they provide a life changing service.
Réponse de Automnes
le 6 mars 2017 à 11h09
Well, I do think some movies can bring some valuable things; anyone can sure learn one or two things from it sometimes, like some technical knowledges to philosophical ideas, it can also bring light on historical people, invention, etc, tho on this last point we better be careful; many propagandas and false things can pass by movies too.
But actors only play a part in it, they can be easily replaced (especially nowadays ones..), opposite to scriptwriters and directors that are the true creators in the process.
Réponse de Mrs. Y
le 6 mars 2017 à 22h15
I heard it this way too. I think the ones who did are few and far between!