In a curious twist of irony, it seems the Hollywood elite have once again added a dash of absurdity to their repertoire. The silver screens may be dimming, but the antics at the Golden Globes shine an intriguingly baffling spotlight on a new brand of heroism—or what they think qualifies as such. At a recent awards ceremony, several celebrity figures, including Mark Ruffalo and Wanda Sykes, chose to don pins bearing the slogan “Be Good.”
Now, let’s take a walk down hypocrite lane. It appears our friends in Hollywood have a penchant for selective outrage. Picture this: these celebrities, who love to lament about the horrors of law enforcement, suddenly find themselves rallying behind an activist involved in quite the hostile encounter with ICE agents. This isn’t a case of mistaken identity or unjust policing tactics. Good reportedly attempted to engage in vehicular mischief by trying to ram an ICE agent, which is a rather unconventional method of expressing disagreement, to say the least. The result? Hollywood luminaries not just wearing their compassion on their lapels, but pinning it to a glaring inconsistency.
What makes this scenario even more theatrical is the backdrop against which it plays out. While Tinseltown pats its own collective back for its bravery in public displays of activism, there’s the minor detail of Hollywood security. Many of these events, including the Golden Globes, bask in the protection of the very federal law enforcement they are quick to demonize. One can’t help but wonder if that irony is lost while these stars deliver their sermons on justice from the comfort of their red-carpet cocoon.
Of course, these high-flying theatrics wouldn’t be complete without a few character cameos. Wanda Sykes and Mark Ruffalo, riding the wave of their moral pedestal, seem to have embarked on missions to ensure they remain relevant through controversy. Ruffalo, in particular, with an estimated net worth transcending most Americans’ wild dreams, claims to be terrified for the country. It’s fascinating how one’s level of fear correlates directly with the privilege to proclaim it from a safe and lofty distance.
Moreover, while the Golden Globes flutter through public consciousness like a quickly bored spectator, the actual entertainment that resonates with audiences seems to be coming from elsewhere. Angel Studios has emerged as an unlikely hero, producing films that prioritize values like God, family, and country—in stark contrast to the Hollywood hullabaloo. Their latest project, “Young Washington,” might just offer a breath of fresh, un-woke air that audiences are aching for. It’s a telling sign when the mainstream is shunned for more grounded, nationally appreciative storytelling.
In conclusion, Hollywood’s recent performances—both on and offscreen—invite us to question their narratives and the real heroes they seek to champion. While they continue their awards circuit gown-and-tux parade, perhaps the rest of America finds value in sincerity over spectacle. It might just be time for Tinseltown to rethink its strategy when the scripts they’ve been handed start to sound more like fictional fantasies than the moral dramas they aim to portray.
