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Jonathan Glazer faced controversy after denouncing the Gaza war in his Oscar acceptance speech, with little support from the Jewish community. Now, Pulitzer Prize-winning playwright Tony Kushner has come to his defense, standing staunchly with him amidst the backlash.
Playwright Tony Kushner defends director Jonathan Glazer's controversial Oscars speech, in which Glazer related his film to current events in the Middle East and criticized the use of Jewish suffering to justify dehumanizing or slaughtering other people. Kushner supports Glazer's rejection of using Jewish history and the Holocaust as an excuse for such actions and emphasizes the importance of calling out antisemitism. Glazer's speech has sparked polarized reactions, with some condemning and others defending his remarks, leading to a public debate involving prominent figures in the film industry and the Jewish community.
Playwright Tony Kushner defends Jonathan Glazer's Oscar speech addressing the Israel-Hamas conflict, stating that Glazer's words are an "unimpeachable, irrefutable statement" and that they reject the misappropriation of Jewish suffering to justify dehumanizing or slaughtering others. Kushner, who has received four Academy Award nominations, identifies with the speech and emphasizes the importance of not using Jewish history and suffering as an excuse for violence.
Playwright Tony Kushner defends Jonathan Glazer's controversial Oscars speech about Israel's war in Gaza, stating that Glazer's remarks are an "unimpeachable, irrefutable statement" and rejecting the misappropriation of Jewish suffering to justify the conflict. More than 1,000 Jewish professionals in Hollywood have criticized Glazer's words, while Kushner emphasizes that those calling for a ceasefire are focused on saving lives and not promoting antisemitism.
Tony Kushner voiced support for Jonathan Glazer's Oscar speech, condemning the use of Jewish suffering to justify dehumanizing or slaughtering others, and criticized those who defend everything Israel does. While some in the entertainment industry denounced Glazer's speech, others, like Zoe Kazan, have expressed support, and a petition in his favor has gained traction. Kushner also hinted at evolving views on the Israel-Palestine conflict, leaning towards the idea of a boycott while emphasizing the goal of peace for everyone, including Israelis.
Tony Kushner, a four-time Academy Award nominated screenwriter, supports Jonathan Glazer's Oscars speech, describing it as an "unimpeachable, irrefutable statement" and expressing agreement with Glazer's comments on the Israel-Gaza conflict. Kushner criticizes the use of Jewish suffering as an excuse for dehumanizing or slaughtering others and addresses accusations of calling for a ceasefire being antisemitic. He also voices concerns about the treatment of Palestinians and the impact on Israel's security.
Playwright Tony Kushner criticizes Israel's treatment of Palestinians, calling the Gaza War "ethnic cleansing" and expressing horror at the civilian death toll. He discusses his views on the BDS movement, rejecting it but admitting he has moved closer to the idea of boycott. Kushner also addresses antisemitism in the U.S., rejecting reports of an epidemic on college campuses and emphasizing the need for passionate involvement in calls for a cease-fire.
French singer-songwriter Christine and the Queens, also known as Chris, discusses his new album "Paranoia Angels True Love," which was inspired by Tony Kushner's play "Angels in America" and created as a part of his grieving process after the unexpected death of his mother. The album features Madonna as a godly matriarch and is Chris' most ambitious undertaking yet, bringing his work closer to the conceptual rock operas of the '70s or the work of art-pop legends like Laurie Anderson. Chris also discusses his trans identity and the need for Pride to be a constant conversation, not just a month-long event.
Writers from the Writers Guild of America (WGA) picketed outside the Peacock newfront presentation in New York, with participants including Tony Kushner and Danny Strong. The strike is about fairness and just compensation for writers, according to Strong. Kushner criticised the studios' greed and indifference to the people who create the product that enriches them. Meanwhile, inside the event space, attendees checked in at a Peacock desk after manoeuvring through the picketers.