America's Warped

Think of it like this, wear a MAGA hat walking down Hollywood Boulevard. See what people say.
Wear a Joe Biden one walking in a mall in rural Ohio.

In your common sense mind, who gets harassed more?

There is your problem.
The idiot Left have zero consequences to their action. And others can't share their view. Because politics seem to ooze out of their every being.
I didn't realize it before, but the Left have a MASSIVE issue with separating reality from politics.

This one actually LOOKS like a young Ruth Bader Ginsburg.
Any way, I want to believe this nitwits are doing it as a joke. And then later we discover it was all a ruse.

Again if Saturday Night Live was remotely relevant or funny, they'd mock this and also how Joe Biden likes to sniff young children. There are many older White cast members who could play Biden. But they don't have the balls. They're elitist assholes bent on protecting other elitist who have no sense of humor. Believe it or not, Chris Kattan and Rob Schneider are the only ones who have a more common sense approach to politics. Which is...they're rich. They need people who don't take their hard earned money and give it away. People on that show are too dumb to realize it because they're "comedians" who live on the edge. And Lorne Michaels most likely have tax shelter lawyers. So fuck us.

So that's my point. I've never seen a Trump supporter act like this ragging out pussy hat cunt. I mean, get a grip with your ovaries and stop embarrassing women (seeing them as raging harpies is NOT a good look).

Women Directors

Before you woke fags became woke, I have always considered women better directors than men,
Think about it...
Women have more rhythm than men. Have a sense of timing when it comes to emotional beats. And, for the most part, listen (mostly to what they want to hear). The fact that men were given the opportunity to do so is simply because of a very archaic patriarchic mentality. Men have deeper voices and more commanding presence, and in the case of Werner Herzog, won't be afraid to punch you. BUT women will devastate you more. Women are more ruthless than we give them credit for. Their infliction of pain doesn't come from a knuckle sandwich. It's from snatching hope from you. Because they are kind(er) and will never tell you you suck (many will) they simply will find another way to fire your useless ass. Which is fine too. But, I find it MORE brutal this way.

They also have a better eye of construction of images. All the women photographers I know have a natural ease about them when it comes to composition (which I STILL argue is the most important thing in cinematography). They credit men as visual stimulators but women have a dynamic of CONSISTENT visual balance. Because their whole being is about tranquility. I would argue that despite the content (perhaps sometimes brutal world) there is a beauty that needs to be exhumed from ugliness. A removed eye that still serves as the audience (this is lost in watching movies on smaller screens now...seriously).

Also, women catch subtlety better. That's their bread and butter, fellas. They remember shit from 3rd grade and everything else that happened that day. It's not that they are smarter, it's because they took in the world. My sister is frightening when it comes to these things. Though I suspect she does it to revisit later to unleash her contempt for the world (we are related).

Women directors, given much more confidence and a net to fail, would be BETTER than any Werner Herzog or William Friedkin. Somehow their cruel sadistic manner became the thing to aspire to. This is dumb. And it reflects in their movies. Cold and bitter.

Women are natural storytellers. They tell their children bedtime stories. And make them up as they go.

I knew this LONG before Hollywood caught up. Now they love to take credit for wising up. How fitting.

Chubby Girl Porn

Now hear me out...
I personally think the hot new thing should be chubby girl porn. I REALLY think it's the only throwback we have to vintage porn without watching vintage women.

It's strange that the new porn with the "young" women are the same age as the women in those porn from the 70's. Today, they look like girls, back then...they looked like women. EVEN the women who pretended to be girls looked like women. The reason why Traci Lords was so popular is because she looks like what the girls looked like today, and that is how that evolved to what is is now.

I think chubby girl porn has a distinction that they actually enjoy sex. Like they seemed to in the early days of porn (that's acting folks!). But the added bonus that...in today's society, they aren't (supposedly) coked up and boozed up to enjoy it. The fact that they are chubbier than the thin broads makes it much more palatable to them. I think anyway. Or I'm convinced of it.

Chubby girls need love. And they are willing to please. Also, chubby girls have real tits. AND, they seem to need more lovin'.

So that's my take on it.

Film Set War Stories

I will yap for hours with other filmmakers about on-set disaster situations. It's not like I'm a sadist. But these moments remind me that whatever level we are ALL in the same boat...time.

Time creates a VERY desperate window for making movies. It's money wasted.
As most of you know, I despise being on set. Mostly because I'm sick of the waste or the lack of urgency (on the level these days). Back when I first started in the late 90's there were still productions that would shoot 1 page per day. SERIOUSLY. 90 day shoot. Today, that is unheard of. You get what you get.

To me, a mix of boredom, waiting and egos and pretty girls in the wardrobe and makeup department create these fucked up situations.

As a cinematographer, a lot of people bombarded me with questions. I mean, everything. The only person on set who gets more questions is the director. For various reason, we are the ones who see "the world" A lot of responsibility to say the least. One of the reasons I hate being on set is because my brain is in chaos. I mean, steam comes out of my ears when I'm set. Because I am dragging dead bodies up a mountain. The different variations of people who get into production, especially no budget ones, could be anyone. Some homeless guy, a PTSD inflicted grip, an electrician who can work on film sets because he burned down a home. We get it all.

These set stories are all part of it. Because it is war.
I recall a friend tell me (he is the director, mind you), that one time a first assistant cameraman finally blew up at him after hours of waiting and, in front of the crew, just expressed every single frustration he'd been feeling the entire shoot (I've worked with him, he is a very frustrating person to deal with, because he has an idea, but doesn't really direct. He wanders off a lot and isn't focused on his own projects). He told me he went to his car and just bawled. I couldn't help but side with the assistant camera guy since I've experienced the disorganization of the director. He is organized, but in all the wrong ways. He would make a good production assistant. Can get things done. But he fancies himself a filmmaker. He does what he can and gets more attention than most people I know so I encourage that.

My favorite one of my days as a grip (which I got fired from)...and you've probably heard of this one before, is on the set of "The Fluffer." During a break, I went and hid behind a set flat which happened to be next to craft services table (where the snacks are laid out). As I was eating a half sandwich, I heard a squishing noise. The sound got louder and louder. Then I heard a groan. I peeked my head out of the window of the flat and saw a buff dude standing next to the potato salad. Big dick hanging out as he was stroking it and groaning. I am not joking, as I was staring, confused, he simply said "what's up?" I nodded and went back into my hiding spot...ah...Hollywood. He was also listed on the call sheet as "stunt cock" since the lead actor didn't want to show his schvantz.
Incidentally, the directors of this project went on to make an Academy Award winning movie called "Still Alice"

I also get weary of people who say nothing bad happened on their set. People like this are oblivious to the world around them. Or just not that important to begin with. EVERY film set have fucked up stories (remember: war?). People who don't have these stories or don't share them probably think they're protecting their job potential. This is true. I can understand why someone like James Caan wouldn't want to bad mouth say...anything he's ever done. But people will gladly tell war stories about that dude. I get it, maybe these days it's not wise to share since people find out quickly how chaotic you thought production was. I guess the days of word of mouth gave it more time to breath in that respect.
We all have funny scars. Man...so many.

Lefty Left

There are a ton of people in Los Angeles that are far Left. Obviously.
I know a bunch. They have causes. They have protest. They have a cause about everything. Mostly because their lives are pointless. They're all White. Yes, White people who complain about everything that oppresses non-White people. Can you believe that? The Black and Brown community have brainwashed White people in Los Angeles that they are the scum of the Earth so they must lash out. Or be labeled a "racist."
Or DID THEY?

Here's what I know, and bless their hearts...White Leftist are THE single most racist people on the planet. They're so racist they have no clue. Because racist rules apply to YOU and not to THEM. Case in point, a friend whose friends got together and made a sketch about friends. One played an Asian dude...offensively. As a "pure" Asian guy, watching this was equivalent to watching a Black minstrel show. Or a Charlie Chan film. Oh boy it was bad. Guess who didn't think so? Any of them. AND, the best part (or worst), THEY think it was fine. Because (and let me repeat), the rules apply to YOU and not to THEM. Secretly, they are bigoted. Really bigoted. I know one Lefty who makes inappropriate generalizations about people all the time. I do too, but because I don't hide behind some phony good will agenda, I can't be a hypocrite. She can. So fuck y'all.

The issue is that White people who feel deep in their heart that they are progressive and open minded and so forth...present themselves that way. They're activist in many causes. The simple fact is that they are heartsick at the injustices they see on media. And have not lived life on the streets. Privileged people don't understand, but they need a cause. They've been beaten to believe they are the root cause of suffering. To hold people accountable for their actions (Blacks and Brown) would be considered bigoted.
Since when?
They have no critical thinking past that. So, because they've atoned for that, they create judgmental unintentionally bigoted projects. They are the most bigoted, because they don't understand what bigotry is.

Typically speaking, racist people, I mean truly ugly racist people aren't holding a flag or marching. They're in basements making things to defend themselves against society. OR, undermining America. THAT includes Black Lives Matter Organization. They infiltrated America's rules and used them for their agenda. What radical Muslim terrorist do. Because they are racist terrorist. And have bent the guilt ridden White youth into following suit. They know the laws and rules and now don't have a border. There is no line they will not cross. And now supported by Joe Biden, Kamala Harris to bail out protesters/rioters. ALL protesters should be linked with rioters. Yeah, it's your right to protest. But we're not seeing protesting. We're seeing people lose their businesses to angry mobs.

Any way, leave the Left if you can. They're idiots on a sinking ship. Disorganized, in the sense that they just want to cripple law and order but organized in that they are funded. The real protest are the Americans who aren't watching professional sports or buying products. I will never have Netflix. They seem to fuel a lot of the Lefty agenda. And NOT because I care. Since Netflix is caught in the middle of commerce and art. In some ways, people who do protest them cut their noses off to spite their face. You die-hard Netflix haters better find a way to make your own content.

I Am A Conservative...

...but I am NO Republican.
Retarded Lefties think that because one is conservative one must have voted for Trump as a Republican. I didn't. Surprise, idiots!

I didn't vote at all. I thought it morally wrong to vote between the two awful human beings. Hillary Clinton is more awful than the most awful human beings. She seems like that old White lady who hates Black people but will buy the cheapest apple pie at Kroger's to bring to a Black person's party because she was invited. Meanwhile, she's looking at the clock the entire time to see how long it would be before she can leave because she has nothing in common with them. It's all perception with her. And the fact that she stuck it out with Slick Willie makes me think how weak she really is. Morally weak anyway.
Trump is a womanizer who tells shitty Dad jokes. And has hot daughters who he would be pissed if a person of color, such as myself, brought home. Not because I'm brown, but because I'm a slob. The guy reminds me of a dude I play golf with, who doesn't understand why people don't like him, regardless of how hard he tries. It's because they have an air of dishonesty. And their crookery has nothing to do with money, but whether or not they can get away with it.

So yeah. In this election...you have Joe Biden. Who ran a smokescreen for smooth jazz Barack Obama, who is a thieving scumbag. Worst U.S. President ever. And that includes the ones who died in office. William Henry Harrison died a month in, and he still fared better than this fucking jerk. Obama fleeced America. Or the Left anyway. the 40 million dollar man from speaking engagements and books and Netflix. Sure...sure.

The reason why I started hating the Left (which should NEVER be confused with Liberals. These assholes on the Left are straight power grabbing dickbags) is because they are colossal phonies. And dumb. Even braindead...sorry...senile Joe Biden's people think so. Otherwise, why are they driving this fool into office. Or worst, picking Kamala Harris?! That was an incredible level of hubris from people who clearly don't know or don't care what you think. These two are unbelievably dense. And have no idea how to run a country. They are committing the most awful sin again (which idiot Hillary didn't teach them). There is a big country between Los Angeles and New York City.
Sorry to break it to you assholes, but California and New York can suck big fat lefty dick. As populated as these two states are, they don't control the other 48. The "fly over" states are constantly ignored by the Left. The Democrats BEG for them to wise up. But they're too academic to care. Because college degrees mean something (sarcasm). College people are the stupidest people I know. I am one. But even I am smart enough to know how much middle America thinks Biden and Kamala Harris suck (her, literally). The Democrats are going to lose big because they are in chaos.
I am also conservative, because I'm too fucking tired to deal with havoc. The things that the new Left do are too much burning and breaking and stealing. I never did any of that. But that is a young person thing. I don't have the energy. Quite frankly, it's also very stupid. But the Democrats embrace it because they think it somehow makes Trump look bad (not sure how, since they're doing it in the name of the Left). I also have Lefty friends, who, bless their stupid brains, are stuck in college mode.

See...college is a place where you felt like you had to rebel. The Left somehow sold you on their party being the one who had the best parties with the hottest chicks (it was true). Now, they're washed up old hags who still think they're prom queen (Barbara Streisand and Bette Midler...really). They're bitter miserable angry "artists" who hate everything Republican because they were told to. They have no idea why. But fiscally, they are conservative. I doubt either of the two hags mentioned would ever donate their fortune to the less fortunate. They should do it now to prove a point. We know they won't. They're money grubbing harpies.

Also, the media. Fucking journalists are THE worst. They follow the Leftist indoctrination because they think they are smarter than you. Because: college. People with street smart would steal these dummy's lunch money. I have a problem with academics. Only because even during my time around them, I was running circles with my hard work. They were smarter by far, but I hustled (which is why I'm still here and they're not). I busted my balls and sacrificed a lot to get to where I am now. They seem to think they deserved it because they were smart. Smarts without effort or ambition is the saddest thing ever. I RESPECT people who have worked and experienced life and now more. They are typically bigger assholes because they work hard around hard people. They don't have patience to treat feelings as anything but a liability. Successful people can balance both. REALLY successful people let their empathy go. This is NOT to say they lack it. Only that the situation sometimes needs to take a hard stance. And the ones who can make that choice succeed.

It's a tough world. My conservative values only means that I have to live in reality. Not angry or bitter, but realistic. Believe it or not, I am sympathetic to a lot of people. I've done a TON of favors I ask for nothing in return. The bitterness doesn't consume me, but it does give me a perspective on how Leftist actually function. Which is..."everyone deserves things, but I don't want to be the one to pay for it."

Young Filmmakers And Your Activism

 Assuming you're a young filmmaker in town.

I sort of envy you. Because your goal now isn't to be rich or famous, it's just to be rich enough to make films that attempt to fill that empty hole in your heart. Because, no one cares about being famous. And fame isn't worth much anymore. Everyone has their own little bit of fame. Some are famous that older folks like me don't even know. Don't know who Cardi B is, never heard a song and don't care to know. Is she famous or infamous. Don't know. Don't care.

And I wonder about that. In 2020. Do people even care anymore? Answer: doubtful.

I say this because it's no fun being famous. The minute you are famous, less famous people will find ways to make themselves famous. Notice all the people who try their hardest to destroy celebrity (unless they do it themselves. Which they do with their idiotic political stances...no one cares). We dig for dirt. Belittle them. Call them privileged and idiotic. Is this a life you can endure? Maybe in a Malibu mansion. But even then. Those walls end at the Pacific Ocean. They will never be happy. And neither will you.

These celebrities find causes. Because their success stemmed from hard work but mostly luck. And they know that.

To me, you young filmmakers are VERY lucky. You have no standard to achieve. Or at least you better be focused on your own stories. Getting laid and partying is a distant (but not too distant) reward. But even then, proceed with caution. There are seriously broken people in this town. They spend their entire lives attempting to regain their humanity.

If you have been making movies in your hometown...keep doing it. Hollywood just adds a layer of garbage. And most of it depressing. I'm not saying I had it easy, or I'm even in that pantheon of "success stories." But I am very comfortable and I really want you to be too without having to go through the drudgery I dealt with (still do). Focus on your stories. Don't get distracted with drama. Emotions. Disappointment. But don't deny these things exist either. Don't worry about having your peers approve of who you are or what you do. STOP with the political shit. Seriously, I see a TON of you young folk out there advocating for things now. DON'T. At best, you will put yourself in physical and mental danger. Your activism sidetracks you to your goals. And, sorry to say, no one gives a shit. Also you're blocking traffic, so get the fuck out of the way. IF you think this is your path to doing what you want...you'll fuck yourself. These are the sacrifice you make. Can you juggle both an activist and a filmmaker? Maybe. But unlikely. Or film them. Get free crowds.

In short, FOCUS. Your joy in making movies is to move people. You can't move people if you're wasting precious energy bumping things by the inch. As a surfing teacher once told me, all you do is wear yourself out. Conserve your energy to what is important. If you haven't found that purpose, don't put yourself in harm's way because you think that fixes it. It doesn't. Instead, write and vent and make things. Don't destroy them. You are a builder. Remember that.

Should Trump Appoint Another Justice?

I'm really retarded when it comes to these things, but here's what I sort of know...JUSTICES OF THE SUPREME COURT ARE SUPPOSE TO BE IMPARTIAL.

How did we get to the part where we find "conservative" or "liberal" judges. Ruth Bader Ginsburg is THE example of why a stupid Lefty liberal fucking cunt shouldn't be sitting on a bench that long. And you Democrat morons let her stick it out until Hillary was supposedly going to win. The fuck does that tell you? The LEFT don't want fair...they want leverage.

But here's the biggest thing. Roe v. Wade. I absolutely doubt the justices will overturn this. And why should they? I believe in FREE CHOICE. So go ahead and keep killing babies. To be honest, less loser humans in this world, the better (I know, harsh...right).  But let's be frank, we are ALL useless. If you consider a person who spends their entire life helping people live better or longer the result is the same...we all will die. So, thanks for making it more fun? I guess.

I think Trump should appoint another justice. But choose someone more progressive. Balance is good. Ruth Bader was not. She spent her spiteful years spiting as many people who disagreed with her. Hailed as a hero whilst she now screwed the pooch. Trump outlived her which is really her nightmare.

Supreme Court Justice Ruth Bader Ginsburg Is Dead At 87

 I really don't know much about her, other than she was, by far, the MOST biased Supreme Court justice. And don't wish anyone dead, since in her case, she lived a great life (longer than a few people I know) but she was an activist NOT a judge.

To what I remember, also a very pro-woman justice. Which is cool. Pro-women in her day meant she hated men. But men back then were also ass slapping dickbags. So it seemed fair for her to be such a cunt. Old women are similar to old men. Set in our ways and very scrappy.

But her time was up and she wanted to live long enough to see Trump out of office. Which, he took another miserable Lefty down. Which means, if Trump gets re-elected, he gets another Supreme Court choice. To be honest, I don't even care about that anymore. The alt-right are salivating like morons. If I were Trump, I'd nominate a really progressive judge. Or one that has more of Left leaning. To bridge the gap. RBG was a little too Lefty. Or choose a woman of color who is Conservative. That would fuck with the Left. Anyway, there's going to be a LOT of bullshit tributes to her. To which I won't pile on with the phoniness of it all. Never liked her (what I knew anyway). And she'd probably would've given me the judgmental stinkeye, which all old Jewish ladies do regardless.

That's my eulogy. 

Hope y'all enjoyed it.

California Rotted

Between the earthquake, which is surely to hit us again soon, and the idiotic passing of the torch from one stupid Lefty to the next, California is a garbage pit state that has mass exodus of people.

Now, a lot of people who can afford to leave, have already done so. The rest who have lived here their entire lives (and those of us who have somewhat the means to do so), and the dregs that stay behind. Homelessness, stupid green deals, and just plain moronic Leftist policies have destroyed what was once a wholesome golden state. Today, it looks like turds being dropped on Nancy Pelosi's driveway.

In a small way, I may prefer it like that. This state is perfectly happy to sell its soul to the highest international buyer. Which is why you see so much construction now. Wait for the mass influx of rich LEGAL immigrants. People like Governor Gavin Newsom continues to fuck us in the ass and tell us it's cherry ice cream. And he gets away with it. Because he's not really in charge. He's another puppet in the already dense ugly Democrat party. The party that has imploded due to their transparent conniving. You can't fool America too long (they believe most Americans are retarded...a LOT are).

To many of you, I say...prepare yourself to leave this garbage state. They will never change and they will never bend to the insurrectionist. They are too weak to do so. Look at Pelosi and her hair salon visit. The idiot can't even follow her own rules. And then blames others. They continue to trip and bumble over their own stupidity. These are the people who run California and I'm pretty sick of it.

People are wising up that you don't need to suffer traffic, heavy taxes and fair weather to enjoy a nice coastline. It isn't that special.

Fuck You, Newsom

Governor Gavin Newsome (D) in California is useless. I mean stupid and useless. He panders to get votes. Much like the older dumber Joe Biden. Biden is so mentally incapacitated he functions only to do muscle memory things like waves to nothing when he steps off a plane. I mean, that is cognitive nuttery at its best. For whatever reason, the Left are defending these retards. In Newsome's case, the idiot can't admit he fucked up the eco-system which is why we see more wildfires in California. He blames global warming (to which there is no evidence. So, why hasn't this tool attacked the BIGGEST offenders of global warming? Because China puts money into our state.

Newsome is related to Nancy Pelosi somehow. The stretched face ghoul of a person who has spent decades as a career politician lining her pockets with taxpayer money. And she owes too many people. So she keeps this ruse going about how the Left is still the party that cares about people. Then the moron goes into a hair salon when she closed fucking small businesses.

The Left are absolute garbage trash humans. And if the ones supporting these idiots took a step back they'd see they are being fleeced by them and used for political leverage. They are perfectly fine to let your small business be the collateral damage to a pandemic that didn't come to disastrous levels. Was it because of the lockdowns or masks? Nope. It's because that's what viruses do. Some are more lethal than others. And I understand if you are scared, stay home. It is what I would've advised. IF you are elderly or scared, you have every right to stay put. The rest of the world needs to function without you. And guess what...6 months later, we are at that point when we see that it is a hoax. Wait...wait...wait! I didn't say the disease was a hoax, I said the panic is a hoax. And they know it. But to make President Trump look bad, they know they have to keep California shut down. To pretend mail-in voting can't be corrupted. These people are evil animals. And opportunist.

Say what you will about Trump's personality, the guy wasn't willing to sacrifice America's businesses over this. But, he will be blamed regardless.

How fucked up is that?

"You Can Act Like A Maaaaan"

A "Godfather" moment when Vito Corleone tells his godson to stop crying. The guy is in his 30's, fucked up and wants someone to clean up his problems. Vito goes on to mock his crying. As he is a child that cannot tuck his spine in and face a cruel world.

My neighbor who lives upstairs for me is similar to this crying slob. He worked in post production, had a pretty lucrative life and then was edged out by technology. A cautionary tale to me to say the least. He recently got into a car accident to which I helped him get his car back to the lot. Then the whining started. This is an example...cliched, but still truth...
"why is everything bad happening to me now?"

Yes, he spoke these words out loud. I didn't want to backhand him and tell him he's a stubborn bigot who refuses to allow some of his old man thoughts go about society. I am on that road as well and need to curb it NOW.
You see, the man simply does not fucking listen. I am younger, but to help him navigate him through the awful garbage of his life now, I point out things that he could improve. He doesn't have technology to speak of. Which I do NOT ever want to suggest having. But in this case, it made sense. His stance "They git ya' every damn chance they get." He does everything through check or mail. Which, again, is logically smarter, but he refuses. Then when bad things happen, all he can do is whine. And WHINE he does.
Because I recently got into an accident myself, he came over to ask for advice. So I thought. Instead, he wanted to whine. I suggested getting a lawyer as they work on contingency. Mine did anyway. And gave him a referral. Didn't call. Now he is getting letters that tell him to sign releases or give statements and so on and so forth. The moron doesn't stop to think all this would go away if he started with a lawyer. Though, bodily injury lawyers DO NOT make money off your property damage. So he's screwed there. Since he doesn't want to take the time it took me (a year) to go through physical therapy so they have a record of costs to give to insurance.

Here's the thing, the other driver who hit him took complete responsibility. And as he is negotiating with the insurance to get property and bodily injury taken care of, he simply is paranoid about how he is about to be fleeced by them. Yep. Not a surprise this guy is an absolute failure at life and most likely will die alone being miserable about his lot in life, because everything is everyone's fault but his own.

I am petrified I will become this person. That I simply won't listen when people suggest that my archaic ideas are...outdated. Specifically with cinema (which they sort of are already). That I am steadfast in my belief that celluloid serves a purpose and must be preserved. That craft and art mean something. I mean, I do have a smart phone and such so that's different.
But I wonder how a man gets to be over his 60's and is this big of a loser. The guy I play golf with is similar. He is over 60 now and has told me he regrets never putting things aside for retirement. That's 6 years away. Now he doles out advice as well. Because, well, his life is fucked. His wife seems to have these odd jobs here and there. And I suspect he use to fleece production companies on location. Lesson here: don't ever be a scammer. Don't live your life as a scammer. Don't even remotely come off as a scammer. You will only scam yourself.

Who Is REALLY Causing All The Problems

I was at a screening of a friend's movie last night. Young female director, under 30 years old. As a few others filed in, a pale White girl and a skinny White guy sat in front of me. I was sitting in the back, just observing young people. To my surprise their conversation went like this:
White Guy: "There was a Trump rally through the valley this afternoon through my neighborhood."
White Girl: "Yeah, there was one sign that said 'Down Syndrome for Trump"

They both giggled to themselves. "Down Syndrome for Trump, that's funny"

Then it struck me. The only people REALLY starting all this nonsense are under 30 suburban Whites.
These little fuckers are the ones causing one to fight the other...because they can. They don't believe in any cause. Or they think they do, but have no beliefs. They don't have a career job to speak of, perhaps menial underpaid jobs since Mom and Dad fund them. And most likely will bail them out of jail. Witness the rich kid who caused hundreds of thousands of dollars of damage.

The issue is, they haven't had an avenue to express themselves and they aren't heard. So they conjure up the boogeyman...which in this case, is America.
They are useless and made useless by...well...my generation.
They are the age of children I may have had had I graduated college and had kids. And we screwed them up. I will take the blame for my generation. Because we were fairly useless ourselves. We never wanted to be authoritarian. And we see the result. Kids who don't know discipline will not seek it out. We were latchkey kids who grew up on t.v. THEREFORE, we think our lives should be idealized (it's not). By the time we were old enough,
If life were honest, MY generation should have NEVER had kids. These are the monsters that are running the riots and the looting. And guess what? You want to know why Trump will win. Because we've now aged to a place where we want adults to take back being adults. Too many immature children have fucked up society (even Trump is immature but less so than Joe Biden and Kamala Harris, who can't seem to figure out that people don't like her). We will regain our stability regardless of these kids out there now trying to play adult games. If it were me, it would be hunting season on these upper-middle to upper White gothy nut terrorist Anti-fa class. They haven't learned to take a backhand to the jaw. Their parents failed them miserably (my generation). And we should ban together to allow police to curb stomp them. And we should celebrate it.

Oscar 2024

For the 94th Oscars (2022) and 95th Oscars (2023), submitting a confidential Academy Inclusion Standards form will be required for Best Picture consideration, however meeting inclusion thresholds will not be required for eligibility in the Best Picture category until the 96th Oscars (2024).

For the 96th Oscars (2024), a film must meet TWO out of FOUR of the following standards to be deemed eligible:

STANDARD A:  ON-SCREEN REPRESENTATION, THEMES AND NARRATIVES
To achieve Standard A, the film must meet ONE of the following criteria:

A1. Lead or significant supporting actors

At least one of the lead actors or significant supporting actors is from an underrepresented racial or ethnic group.
• Asian
• Hispanic/Latinx
• Black/African American
• Indigenous/Native American/Alaskan Native
• Middle Eastern/North African
• Native Hawaiian or other Pacific Islander
• Other underrepresented race or ethnicity

A2. General ensemble cast

At least 30% of all actors in secondary and more minor roles are from at least two of the following underrepresented groups:
• Women
• Racial or ethnic group
• LGBTQ+
• People with cognitive or physical disabilities, or who are deaf or hard of hearing

A3. Main storyline/subject matter

The main storyline(s), theme or narrative of the film is centered on an underrepresented group(s).
• Women
• Racial or ethnic group
• LGBTQ+
• People with cognitive or physical disabilities, or who are deaf or hard of hearing

STANDARD B: CREATIVE LEADERSHIP AND PROJECT TEAM
To achieve Standard B, the film must meet ONE of the criteria below:

B1. Creative leadership and department heads

At least two of the following creative leadership positions and department heads—Casting Director, Cinematographer, Composer, Costume Designer, Director, Editor, Hairstylist, Makeup Artist, Producer, Production Designer, Set Decorator, Sound, VFX Supervisor, Writer—are from the following underrepresented groups:
• Women
• Racial or ethnic group
• LGBTQ+
• People with cognitive or physical disabilities, or who are deaf or hard of hearing

At least one of those positions must belong to the following underrepresented racial or ethnic group:
• Asian
• Hispanic/Latinx
• Black/African American
• Indigenous/Native American/Alaskan Native
• Middle Eastern/North African
• Native Hawaiian or other Pacific Islander
• Other underrepresented race or ethnicity

B2. Other key roles

At least six other crew/team and technical positions (excluding Production Assistants) are from an underrepresented racial or ethnic group. These positions include but are not limited to First AD, Gaffer, Script Supervisor, etc.

B3. Overall crew composition
At least 30% of the film’s crew is from the following underrepresented groups:
• Women
• Racial or ethnic group
• LGBTQ+
• People with cognitive or physical disabilities, or who are deaf or hard of hearing

STANDARD C:  INDUSTRY ACCESS AND OPPORTUNITIES
To achieve Standard C, the film must meet BOTH criteria below:

C1. Paid apprenticeship and internship opportunities

The film’s distribution or financing company has paid apprenticeships or internships that are from the following underrepresented groups and satisfy the criteria below:
• Women
• Racial or ethnic group
• LGBTQ+
• People with cognitive or physical disabilities, or who are deaf or hard of hearing

The major studios/distributors are required to have substantive, ongoing paid apprenticeships/internships inclusive of underrepresented groups (must also include racial or ethnic groups) in most of the following departments: production/development, physical production, post-production, music, VFX, acquisitions, business affairs, distribution, marketing and publicity.

The mini-major or independent studios/distributors must have a minimum of two apprentices/interns from the above underrepresented groups (at least one from an underrepresented racial or ethnic group) in at least one of the following departments: production/development, physical production, post-production, music, VFX, acquisitions, business affairs, distribution, marketing and publicity.

C2. Training opportunities and skills development (crew)

The film’s production, distribution and/or financing company offers training and/or work opportunities for below-the-line skill development to people from the following underrepresented groups:
• Women
• Racial or ethnic group
• LGBTQ+
• People with cognitive or physical disabilities, or who are deaf or hard of hearing
 

STANDARD D: AUDIENCE DEVELOPMENT
To achieve Standard D, the film must meet the criterion below:

D1. Representation in marketing, publicity, and distribution

The studio and/or film company has multiple in-house senior executives from among the following underrepresented groups (must include individuals from underrepresented racial or ethnic groups) on their marketing, publicity, and/or distribution teams.
• Women
• Racial or ethnic group

• Asian
• Hispanic/Latinx
• Black/African American
• Indigenous/Native American/Alaskan Native
• Middle Eastern/North African
• Native Hawaiian or other Pacific Islander
• ​Other underrepresented race or ethnicity

• LGBTQ+
• People with cognitive or physical disabilities, or who are deaf or hard of hearing

In other words, NOTHING changed. Hey idiot Academy...all of this was already in play. This is THE bare minimum you required and no one cared then, no one cares now. I'm sure the term "token hire" isn't going to apply to a single White guy who interned for "Parasite". You know things like this is precisely why people have to remember Hollywood are full of phonies and dipshits. But it's funny how much credit they'll take. How about a new list of things Academy should consider:

If you're actor or actress has ever been accused of sexual assault. Poor behavior on set. Substance abuse problems. None of which should be considered. Sorry, Robert Downey Jr. your past negates you. Also, you're White. Even accused of abuse. That takes out Brad Pitt. Substance abuse? Takes out the rest.

These new arbitrary rules to win are hilarious. They can't just make a solid movie without politics. Fucking Lefty Hollywood is retarded.

Hollywood Hogwash

If you take a drive through old Hollywood, up in the hills you will see some amazing architecture. A lot built to suit really wealthy and really eccentric people. There is history there amidst newer built homes. The newer ones are glass, metal and sterile and cold. They don't have much style or quirkiness because it was built with a sterile cold designers mind. This may be an extension of the owner as well. Or the developers who thought glass and cubicle feel would catch on. You see this in the Korean movie "Parasite." The area reminds me how much history use to exist in Hollywood. Individual tastes seemed much more important than say...conforming. Today, all Hollywood does is conform. The newest comes from the Academy. Which, in 2024 states it will not consider movies for Best Picture category if it doesn't meet certain criteria aimed at "inclusivity"? Good for them. Hate for America. NOT that America needs to function on pure Honky cinema (let's face it, the best exploitation films came from White Jews making Blaxploitation). This level of "forced inclusivity" doesn't do much for craft or art. Hollywood attempting to globalize itself even further. I, for one, would feel sickened if I won an Oscar knowing that it was because I added enough Mexicans to my films (note to self: need more Mexicans in movies anyway). It also is a weird announcement considering they should just do it and not seek attention. Just quietly reach out to the studios and tell them the deal. Then let it roll. Such is the point of these things to make a spectacle. Hollywood always thinking it will be cutting edge to social change. In reality, they are woefully behind. And Americans are losing patience with it. Because they don't like to be told they are bad people. Especially by HORRIBLE people. Cocaine sniffing losers who only less than 1% have consistent work. The rest find ways to get in trouble. Or whine about things because they aren't partying like they use to. These things are all connected, people. Any hooters, if you prevent people from expressing their mental eccentricities in life, be prepared to see more movies become cookie cutter glass, metal cubicles (which they have become). Perhaps I'll be on the re-treaded end of blasting this conformity, ala "Easy Rider."