[JMintzer]

Originally Posted by Michael G.

There seems to be so much of this in the world with talented people saying stupid things,
then fading of the face of the earth.

Or it's better to ask for forgiveness then to ask for permission.

Ex: Will Smith, Matt Laurer, Bill Crosby, O.J. Simpson and so many others

Methinks the list you provided included people who did just a tad more than just "say stupid things"...

[jimjamuser]

Originally Posted by Taltarzac725

Taking another example, I can enjoy Mel Gibson's work in Hamlet , Braveheart and Hacksaw Ridge without thinking about some racist comment he has made in the past. Or even in the present.

I agree. I try VERY hard to NEVER read anything about a Hollywood or any actor. I only read reviews of the show or movie. I am now about 20 minutes into "Tar" ( I like the short title). So far it is like a documentary about a SPECIALIZED talent....as such, so far, it is NOT really anything special. (other than Cate B. is a good actress) But, I will continue with it because it MAY show potential.

[bsloan1960]

Originally Posted by Taltarzac725

I separate the entertainer from his or her work and only really skip stuff if they are very closely meshed together. Great actors and actresses lose themselves in their roles and really have no opinions other than those of the screenwriters.

I agree. I don't care about his remarks about MM, although I do find them asinine. However, I do understand why some people can not separate the entertainer from his private life. There are few entertainers who I so loath that I can't even bear to see their faces in a photo.

[collie1228]

Originally Posted by LuvNH

I watched it and enjoyed it, but my husband did not understand a word he said.

I love the show, but I have to put the closed captions on the TV. Otherwise it's gibberish.