Monday 4 March 2013

INQUIRER.net: Actress Geena Davis critical of Oscar host

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Actress Geena Davis critical of Oscar host
Mar 5th 2013, 03:00

SACRAMENTO — Academy Award winner Geena Davis on Monday waded into the ongoing controversy over this year's Oscar ceremony by saying host Seth MacFarlane's routine was disrespectful to women, particularly the performers who were being honored.   The "Thelma & Louise" star said MacFarlane's much-criticized routine last month overshadowed the win of an animated film with a strong female character.   "It's a shame that that triumph was enveloped in an awards ceremony containing disrespect for women," Davis told members of the California Assembly during a ceremony in Sacramento. "But it helps illustrate how tone-deaf we can still be regarding the status of wom...

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