Thank goodness!

[soc_puppet]

I know I haven't mentioned the Polanski thing here yet, but now I'm going to! I'm sure anyone who's been around either my LJ or DW will not be surprised that I'm on the side against Polanski, and am greatly disappointed in the long list of celebrities, both in the US and abroad, who have signed the Free Polanski petition.

I do want to say that we're now getting a growing list of celebrities speaking out against the Free Polanski movement and Polanski's actions in general. It's not nearly the length of the other list, but it is definitely still growing, and going strong. There's also a few more that aren't on that particular list yet, and more still linked in comments on the post in question, but they totally still count, and I'm sure the lists will be consolidated sooner or later.


Oh, and the question you all want to know the answer to: Yes, Neil Gaiman is on the good list :)

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[w0rdinista.livejournal.com]

I was so relieved that Neil Gaiman was on the good list -- but I'm not too terribly surprised, because his daughter Maddy is in her early teens. I will say, the two that broke my heart into a million pieces were Harrison Ford (Say it ain't so, Han!) and Guillermo del Toro (Pan's Labyrinth was one of those movies that hit me really hard and I love it).

[soc_puppet]

I'd like to think that Gaiman would be on the good list even if he didn't have a daughter in her early teens. 'Specially since I wouldn't be surprised if some of the people on the bad list also had daughters in their early teens. There's also apparently a number of people on the bad list who played in or directed movies with strong anti-rape themes.

A friend of mine called Ford; apparently, he went to deliver a film award to Polanski personally in 2002 or so. Her other prediction is Depp, which I am really hoping won't happen.

[lightbird777.livejournal.com]

Yeah, I called Harrison Ford too, way before his name was there. I was just waiting for his name to show up, since he handed Polanski his Oscar.

I've also been predicting Depp, who worked with him on a film. Despite his talent and the fact that he does nice things some nice things he's still part of Hollywood. He has the money, the fame, the celebrity, the lifestyle and there is no question in my mind that he has the same sense of entitlement. It will not surprise me at all if his name ends up on the petition to free Polanski. I certainly don't expect him to speak out against him.

He does have a daughter so maybe he won't get involved at all. If he has good publicity handlers they're advising him to keep his mouth shut and stay out of it and so far he seems to have the common sense to take that advice.

The person I'm really disappointed in is Natalie Portman, who actually works as the celebrity representative of an organization that's about empowering and assisting women. Way to go, Natalie.

[soc_puppet]

XD You were the one to whom I referred, actually!

I could see Depp going either way. I'm personally hoping he's the sort of person who can work with someone without necessarily agreeing with what they do outside of work, but I am definitely not expecting him to speak out against Polanski. At the moment, the most realistic hope I've got is for the good publicity handlers :/

Yowch >_O Way to fail, Ms. Portman.

The person I've been most surprised to see is actually Martin Gero (SGA writer; see also GateFail) come out against Free Polanski. I mean, when the SGA writers can recognize this as horrible, not only does the opposition have no legs to stand on, it's trying to stand on negative legs.

[lightbird777.livejournal.com]

Ah, I didn't realize that you were referring to me. :)

I'm glad that there are celebrities that are speaking out against giving him a free pass. Not an easy thing to do when so much of Hollywood is backing him up. There are plenty of people who haven't signed but are just not speaking up at all. Silence can speak volumes, for good or for bad.

I just hope Christina Ricci doesn't end up on the list. She is VERY active in RAINN. I would hope that someone like her would take a stand, but it's probably too risky for her career.

Someone on ONTD was talking about writing a complaint to the organization that Natalie Portman represents. I think it's CARE, but I'll have to check.