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Cody Dawg · Feb 2, 2006, 11:46 PM

Director arrested while dressed in drag - for prostitution.

We're not talking about some has-been director, here. This is Lee Tamahori, the guy who is actively and recently directing movies, like Along Came A Spider with Morgan Freeman.

I thought Hugh Grant was a loser when he cheated on Liz Hurley to go out with Divine Brown, a Hollywood hooker/transvestite, but I'd say that this guy even beats Hugh.

Severed Hand of Skywalker · Feb 2, 2006, 11:56 PM

Who cares. Really.

KeriVit · Feb 2, 2006, 11:59 PM

Was he married? Hugh was.

Not sure I care about his guy doing something.

turtle777 · Feb 3, 2006, 12:01 AM

Originally Posted by Cody Dawg

Director arrested while dressed in drag - for prostitution

Awesome

wdlove · Feb 3, 2006, 10:27 AM

This want the Hollywood Elite are like today. The Golden era of Hollywood has long passed.

Doofy · Feb 3, 2006, 10:38 AM

Originally Posted by KeriVit

Was he married? Hugh was.

IIRC he was engaged, not married. Still doesn't make him any less of an idiot though.

What's all this about Divine Brown being a transvestite? First I've heard about that - I thought she (it?) was a genuine female. She's (it's?) a bloke?

euchomai · Feb 3, 2006, 10:57 AM

Originally Posted by Doofy

IIRC he was engaged, not married. Still doesn't make him any less of an idiot though.

What's all this about Divine Brown being a transvestite? First I've heard about that - I thought she (it?) was a genuine female. She's (it's?) a bloke?

Divine Brown is a woman, she is currently working as a prostitute at the Moonlight Bunny Ranch.

Cody Dawg · Feb 3, 2006, 11:25 AM

Sorry, you're right. Divine is just a hooker.

I was thinking of Eddie Murphy picking up hooker transvestites.

Maybe Eddie Brown should act in movies directed by Lee Tamahori?

Sounds like a perfect match!

turtle777 · Feb 3, 2006, 11:30 AM

That's how rumors get started...

Dakar · Feb 3, 2006, 11:37 AM

Originally Posted by wdlove

This want the Hollywood Elite are like today.

Generalization =

Originally Posted by wdlove

The Golden era of Hollywood has long passed.

Naiveté =

JoshuaZ · Feb 3, 2006, 01:48 PM

Hollywood sucks. Really. Think about it. Celebrities are the new greek gods. Above us all, yet we want to see them as human.

Sounds like senior sociology theses.

Mrjinglesusa · Feb 3, 2006, 02:00 PM

Originally Posted by Dakar

Generalization =

Naiveté =

Actors are just people like everyone else. They go to work (and often work 18+ hour days when filming), have families, and are are constantly put in the spotlight for doing things that "normal" people do everyday. There is no valid reason to put them up on a pedastal.

Kr0nos · Feb 3, 2006, 02:13 PM

Originally Posted by wdlove

This want the Hollywood Elite are like today. The Golden era of Hollywood has long passed.

Oh, I totally agree.

chris v · Feb 3, 2006, 02:14 PM

Dakar · Feb 3, 2006, 02:33 PM

Originally Posted by chris v

I wish there was a little explosion icon to add to that.

wdlove · Feb 3, 2006, 02:33 PM

Originally Posted by Dakar

Generalization =

Naiveté =

Hollywood such just be quiet and act.

Kr0nos · Feb 3, 2006, 02:38 PM

Originally Posted by chris v

Dakar · Feb 3, 2006, 02:39 PM

Originally Posted by wdlove

Hollywood such just be quiet and act.

Blame the media, not Hollywood. They're the ones that give them the face time. Then blame everyone else, because they care enough that the media makes money for showing such things.

Kr0nos · Feb 3, 2006, 02:41 PM

Originally Posted by wdlove

Hollywood such just be quiet and act.

You mean like mimes?

wdlove · Feb 3, 2006, 02:44 PM

Originally Posted by Kr0nos

You mean like mimes?

No, just do there jobs like the rest of us.

Dakar · Feb 3, 2006, 02:48 PM

Too bad this guy got arrested for trying to change jobs...

Mrjinglesusa · Feb 3, 2006, 02:57 PM

Originally Posted by wdlove

Hollywood such just be quiet and act.

I assume you meant to say Hollywood should just be quiet and act? If so, the problem is that they try to do their jobs and have to deal with EVERY little thing they do being put into the media. It would be like if the media followed you around 24/7, taking pictures, writing stories, etc. How would you like that? You're just trying to do your job and live your life and the media is hounding you even when you are NOT working. Sounds fun, huh?

Mrjinglesusa · Feb 3, 2006, 02:59 PM

Originally Posted by wdlove

No, just do there jobs like the rest of us.

Kind of hard to do with the media following your every move though don't you think? Do you honestly think actors WANT their every move and mistake written about in the media?

Dakar · Feb 3, 2006, 03:00 PM

Didn't I just say that?

besson3c · Feb 5, 2006, 03:40 AM

What about the media hounding Hollywood stars? Maybe you guys should consider that.

wdlove · Feb 5, 2006, 03:15 PM

Originally Posted by besson3c

What about the media hounding Hollywood stars? Maybe you guys should consider that.

They should just discuss there currently project only. Only discuss work. Leave personal life and politics out .

Kerrigan · Feb 5, 2006, 03:19 PM

I think this may be the first thread ever where WDLove has specifically replied to someone other than Cody Dawg.

Severed Hand of Skywalker · Feb 5, 2006, 03:22 PM

Originally Posted by Kerrigan

I think this may be the first thread ever where WDLove has specifically replied to someone other than Cody Dawg.

You mean without saying "they will be missed, my prayers and thoughts go out to them and their family".

besson3c · Feb 5, 2006, 04:53 PM

Originally Posted by wdlove

They should just discuss there currently project only. Only discuss work. Leave personal life and politics out .

Why? In any artform, acting included, there is an act of self-expression involved that often involves the actor/actress' personal life and/or politics.

Everybody has some sort of opinion. If people want to put more stock in the opinion of an athlete, celebrity, musician, or entertainer, I suppose that is their prerogative. It seems unfair that celebrities are given their own forum for voicing their opinions via the media, but I don't blame them for taking advantage of this, as I would likely do the same. The problem is, nobody cares what *I* think

I blame the media (e.g. gossip magazines) for being fixated on these people and elevating them beyond mortal status, and people who buy into these sorts of things to keep the cycle going. Some celebrities have very interesting insight into things that is intelligent, even if not agreed upon (e.g. Jon Stewart, George Clooney, Dennis Miller, Michael Moore, etc.). I pay attention to them because of their track records for offering intelligent food for thought, not because they are celebrities. Them being celebrities doesn't add more credibility to what they say - in fact, at times I have to consider their disconnect with common working people, and take what they say with a grain of salt. The fact that Brad Pitt and Angelina Jolie are having a baby (I'm bothered by the fact that I even know this) does not make what they say any more valid.

Unfortunately, there are going to be people influenced by celebrities. But, if you take celebrities out of the picture, they'll likely find somebody else to be influenced by. There are thinkers, and there are followers.

Kevin · Feb 5, 2006, 04:56 PM

Originally Posted by wdlove

They should just discuss there currently project only. Only discuss work. Leave personal life and politics out .

(e.g. Jon Stewart, George Clooney, Dennis Miller, Michael Moore, etc.). I pay attention to them because of their track records for offering intelligent food for thought, not because they are celebrities.

Jon and Dennis make that list. George and Moore do not.