Whoopi Goldberg Defends ‘Blazing Saddles’ Against Claims of Racism
“It deals with racism by coming at it right, straight, out front, making you think and laugh about it,” Goldberg said of the 1974 Mel Brooks film.
“It deals with racism by coming at it right, straight, out front, making you think and laugh about it,” Goldberg said of the 1974 Mel Brooks film.
“The objectification might be coming from you and how you felt about how these women were being portrayed,” Goldberg advised Markle, “and that’s what you have to change, because we’re performers.”
“If you’re not sure if that’s them in there, don’t make blanket statements, because it makes you not sound like you know what you’re doing,” Goldberg warned critics.
“There will be consequences for sure,” said Goldberg, who on “The View” reacted to Smith smacking Chris Rock in the face during last night’s Oscars.
Season 2 is much closer to what “Next Gen” fans wanted from “Picard” but thankfully not all-out fan service.
The Oscars are adding a dash of People’s Choice for “most cheer-worthy movie moment” and favorite film of 2021, with fan voting via social media.
“You know who’s really going to save the earth? Old Black women,” Goldberg said of the project.
A Wakanda area of Disneyland could be the next Star Wars: Galaxy’s Edge.
The film joins a growing list of Emmett Till projects announced in recent years, although none have yet to make it to the screen.
IndieWire gathered a panel of several black women scholars to assess the legacy of the Alice Walker adaptation for its 35th anniversary.
Whoopi Goldberg has hosted the Oscars four times, but not since the 2001 telecast where “A Beautiful Mind” won Best Picture.
Whoopi Goldberg, Kathy Najimy, and Beth Fowler reunited? Oh happy day, indeed.