Hollywood's Writers' Strike

innerSpaceman · 01-02-2008, 01:59 PM

They are denying a waiver for, and will be picketing the Golden Globes in two weeks. Some schools think a better way to send a message is to have tons of acceptance speeches mention the strike and writers' plight, plus not put a damper on something which celebrates and rewards the writers' art.

But, in the end, I have to agree with the current decision. A strike is a strike, and if it is to have teeth, you boycott and picket the most high-profile events and shows. The Globes and Oscars are a BIG revenue stream for the TV networks that air them. It's kind of a drag, but making nominees and presenters cross a picket line is unfortunately part of the war with greedy film and television producers.

01-02-2008, 01:59 PM	#11
innerSpaceman Kink of Swank Join Date: Jan 2005 Location: Inner Space Posts: 13,075	They are denying a waiver for, and will be picketing the Golden Globes in two weeks. Some schools think a better way to send a message is to have tons of acceptance speeches mention the strike and writers' plight, plus not put a damper on something which celebrates and rewards the writers' art. But, in the end, I have to agree with the current decision. A strike is a strike, and if it is to have teeth, you boycott and picket the most high-profile events and shows. The Globes and Oscars are a BIG revenue stream for the TV networks that air them. It's kind of a drag, but making nominees and presenters cross a picket line is unfortunately part of the war with greedy film and television producers.
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