Some black people mad for the same reasons we was mad for Denzel and Halle win for best actor and black actress. Because they played characters that was more negative than positive. But isn't that all apart of acting. Acting roles of different characters rather good or bad. We can't always play the "hero" or "good guy" but if we play a "bad" character than we shouldn't win an Oscar? I think Denzel Wahington played the shit out of Alonzo till this day people still quote things he said in that movie. "KING KONG DON'T GOT NOTHING ON ME!!" LOL This was really the first time we seen Denzel Washington be the bad guy and he was amazing. Now should he had won for Malcolm X or The Hurricane? Yes! But Al Pacino should have won for his role as Michael Corleone in "The Godfather" but he won for "Scent of a Woman." I think Tom Cruise should have won for Best Actor for his role in "Jerry Maguire" (Cuba Gooding Jr. won for Best Supporting Actor) but he didn't and to this day Tom Cruise has not won any Oscars!!!
Halle Berry role in Monsters Ball was a bit too much for me. Honestly, I never really got into the movie like that. I mean Diddy was in it for gods sake. LOL But when I watched it again today I was reminded of why she won the award. She really did play her character well and made it so believable. Drama, emotion, gritty, that's acting! Was the sex scene extra? Yay a little but she ain't the first to do a sex scene nor the last. And when you look at her acceptance speech you see she was deserving. Now Monique played Precious mom like no other. She is a comedian yet she turned into this serious character and had us all convinced she was this nasty, miserable, villainous character. That is good acting! And she deserved an Oscar because her performance was moving.
Now black people ain't never grateful. We get one thing and want the next. If we got our 40 acres and a mule we probably ask "Why we ain't get 45?" If you look at Academy Awards history to actors of color its terrible. Black actors get more recognition than any other ethnic group. Racism exists but if we continue to complain and not make our own films and create more Oscar-worthy films than we need to relax and appreciate the accolades we get. That is why I liked "Precious" because it was a drama movie with an all black ensemble. (and that's rare) We should be mad that MORE black actors aren't nominated for Oscars rather than what type of character they played. Plus the Oscars are known to give overdue awards not just to black people but all people.(i.e,Martin Scorsese) And I bet if Tom Cruise ever wins it will be for a film not as good as his previous ones. So lets rejoice in our black actors achievements and stop complaining!! Let's be happy they are recognized for they talents and CONGRATULATIONS MY SWEET BABY MONIQUE!!! :)
Always BSB,
Miss BSB
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