[Mandingo Conservative]

Iranian and liberal heads are exploding. This director might be a decent person and as an artist I don't like to ban art too much, but I think this is something as a nation we need to do when it concerns the Middle East. It's extreme and it might make people hate us more but too bad. The way I look at it is this: Iran doesn't play nice with us or Israel - it's still a gigantic sponsor of terror. If normal Iranians don't like this ban well...they need to then work within Iran to remove the Islamic dictatorship and foster a nation wide human rights movement. If this is done, the ban will be removed.

[Bon mots]

Oh noes...

[GreatRoad]

He can have Leonardo DiCaprio pick him up in his fancy jet for the evening and drop him back home after the event. I’m sure Leo wouldnt mind.

[montag813]

He could EASILY get a waiver...he’s trying to get publicity to help him win the Oscar.

[Mears]

“In 2012 Farhadi was named one of Time‘s 100 Most Influential People in the World”

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Oh,well then,I guess he can be trusted./s

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[ThanhPhero]

Where’s the Boo Hoo girl?

[InABunkerUnderSF]

If you are a loyal citizen of a country where government officials, and the public at large, routinely chant “Death to America”, maybe you should not come to the US.

[Jim Robinson]

Oh, gee. That’s too bad. Now looking for my little violin.

[dsc]

“In 2012 Farhadi was named one of Time‘s 100 Most Influential People in the World.”

If Time thinks well of him, he must be a real shitball.

Iran, Hollyweird, and every muzzie on the face of the earth can go TAFFAARD.

[PghBaldy]

“In 2012 Farhadi was named one of Time‘s 100 Most Influential People in the World.” that is comical

[EandH Dad]

Boo effing hoo. In more important news; I won’t be there either. Seems I’m out of givadamns.

[Ciexyz]

Let’s move the Oscar ceremony to Teheran in solidarity with this guy! hehehe

[2ndDivisionVet]

If he wins, FEDEX his trophy to him. You’re welcome.

[Drango]

He could send in a video...

Actually I don’t care. He can pound sand.

[RckyRaCoCo]

...Doctor...Where's your helmet?

I don't wear a helmet in the hospital.

Start.

I can't use my stethoscope when I'm wearing my helmet.

Well...then cut two holes in your helmet so that you can.

...and get those yellow-bellies out of here...TODAY!

[fhayek]

I agree. They tell us it is only something like 10% who are radical and militant. I am not too sure about that number, but let’s go with it. The remaining 90% of the ‘good’ Muslims need to put more pressure on the remaining 10%. They pay no obvious penalty for not being more proactive. Well, now they are lumped all together, and maybe this will give them incentive to reform, or otherwise get rid of the bad apples. If they choose not to, then, I would question how ‘good’ they are in the first place. Either way, none of them can come here and set down the roots of future terrorism. And I am good with that.

[MinuteGal]

I don't care if Assghar Farthadi shows up or not.

I haven't watched the Oscars for years...and not a penny of my money goes in support of the actors and movie-makers of Hollywood.

I think the last movie I saw at the Bijou was "Birth of a Nation (1915).

(.....yes, would you believe I'm 102 years old ?)

Leni

[Shqipo]

He will no doubt now win his category just so a big speech can be given about it on Oscar night.

[Bloody Sam Roberts]

Boo frikkin’ hoo.

[I want the USA back]

Awwwwwww!

[MayflowerMadam]

On another thread I learned that all of Hollywood is going on strike to protest Trump. I guess they still plan to have awards ceremonies, though.