- The whole fiasco that’s arisen from the GLAAD protests again Kevin and the movie is starting to escalate, exactly what we’d hoped wouldn’t happen, but of course knew would. Today’s edition of the nationally syndicated Opie & Anthony radio program brought up the issue, where they read the letter that Kevin was sent and defended him quite well. They also took some calls from listeners, gay and otherwise, some who were in favor of Kevin, others GLADD. We’ve got a copy of the entire discussion for you HERE (20+ minutes) in MP3 format. Enjoy.
Futhermore, E! Online picked up the story today and basically ran a summary of the exchange between Kevin and GLAAD. It’s a fairly benign and accurate report on what went on between them, but nothing new for those who have been following. So far, it looks like nothing’s been blown out of proportion or “spun†oddly. Here’s a clip:
GLAAD, however, believed there was no possible way for Smith to change his film, and instead suggested that the director make a donation to the Matthew Shepard Foundation, an organization aimed at educating kids about the dangers of homophobia and founded by the mother of the slain gay student from Wyoming. Smith complied, donating $10,000 to the cause.
But the no-so-silent filmmaker insists his donation shouldn’t be mistaken for an apology. “I’m not sorry–because I didn’t make the jokes at the expense of the gay community,†Smith wrote. “I made jokes at the expense of two characters who neither I nor the audience have ever held up to be paragons of intellect. They’re idiots.â€
Check out the full story HERE Yahoo News has picked up the same piece as well.
Also, it looks as if GLAAD have posted a point for point response to Kevin on their website, which you can read HERE. This doesn’t really look too good for the organization, as it’s pretty obvious that they’re not willing to let this one go and that they’re looking for more press.
Finally, here’s a scan of that Entertainment Weekly piece that’s going to appear in tomorrow’s issue (Kevin mentioned this in an earlier post). The blurb really makes it sound as if GLAAD brought the issue up just for donations, whether that’s the case or not, it’s as if they’re saying they’re offended, but pass them a donation and they’ll feel better. It’s okay to have an opinion and be offended by the flick, but to turn it into a fund-raising drive just doesn’t make their objections seem that sincere. Just an opinion. Feel free to chat about all this stuff in the Talkbacks.
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