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Variety: Ben affleck admits to groping Hilarie Burton

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Wingfan19

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HardRojo said:
Oh, so what's the context? I could understand if they had been sexual partners and decided to play a little on TV, without context it is really creepy.
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http://www.hollywoodreporter.com/ne...leck-interview-is-being-taken-context-1047745

Anne-Marie Losique says a widely circulated interview she did with Ben Affleck 13 years ago is being taken out of context and unfairly used against the Batman actor.

The Canadian TV personality, a singer and owner of Vanessa Media, told The Hollywood Reporter that the interview was an act. "This was for the camera," she said. "You have to understand that we have done dozens and dozens of interviews like that. It was for a show I was producing, so I was not at all a victim. When the cameras rolled, we would start to do that game. As soon as it stopped rolling, there was none of that. He never touched me in any improper way. He was very respectful, I must say."
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J2 Cool

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I think we need to acknowledge Anne-Marie’s view on this. Its her video. I also think we need to contrast Hilarie Burton saying “I didn’t forget” to the clip in question, as it was all filmed.

Then draw your conclusion. Using Anne-marie’s clip to an accusation from Hilarie Burton seems disingenuine. Also not sure why we need hyperbole of “Batman is a rapist”. Attributing that to rape demeans actual rape victims.
 
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the_darkness

Banned
Not only has Losique stated it was a non-issue, but she is doing just as much "groping" as Affleck in that video.

Bringing it up and saying "wow creepy Affleck" is misrepresentative for multiple reasons. It's 2 consenting adults mucking around.
 
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rudger

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I’m confused what the big deal is right now. Affleck was always known to be a little creepy. The video from the 90’s is...well an already well known video that’s recirculated for years. He cheated on his wife, said he had a problem, cheated again. None of this is new information or really paints him in any worse a light than you should already have seen him. Hell he even tried hiding his family’s slave owning past. If you thought he was a creepster before, he still is. If you didn’t, well then you probably weren't paying attention - or maybe you’re just too young to remember some of this stuff. So far, nothing I’ve heard has really shocked me as decidedly not what I would imagine Ben Affleck to do.
 
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The Kree

Banned
rudger said:
I’m confused what the big deal is right now. Affleck was always known to be a little creepy. The video from the 90’s is...well an already well known video that’s recirculated for years. He cheated on his wife, said he had a problem, cheated again. None of this is new information or really paints him in any worse a light than you should already have seen him. Hell he even tried hiding his slave owning past. If you thought he was a creepster before, he still is. If you didn’t, well then you probably weren't paying attention - or maybe you’re just too young to remember some of this stuff. So far, nothing I’ve heard has really shocked me as decidedly not what I would imagine Ben Affleck to do.
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The president is a rapist. The country is fighting back against celebrating sex offenders. Ben got swept up in it. There's probably more to come.
 
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Curufinwe

Member
rudger said:
I’m confused what the big deal is right now. Affleck was always known to be a little creepy. The video from the 90’s is...well an already well known video that’s recirculated for years. He cheated on his wife, said he had a problem, cheated again. None of this is new information or really paints him in any worse a light than you should already have seen him. Hell he even tried hiding his slave owning past. If you thought he was a creepster before, he still is. If you didn’t, well then you probably weren't paying attention - or maybe you’re just too young to remember some of this stuff. So far, nothing I’ve heard has really shocked me as decidedly not what I would imagine Ben Affleck to do.
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His slave owning past...

I think you're missing a word.
 
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airmangataosenai

Member
Z3M0G said:
If this blows up enough, could the release of Justice League be cancelled?
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You really think this will be a subject of discussion a week from now?

If anything the news from yestaerday about covwring for Weinstein and lying about knowing abiut his history was worse and that is already fading.
 
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Albino_Yeti

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Are we about to see a massive shift in the way people view Hollywood?

I mean I doubt people are just gonna swear off movies, but I wouldn't be surprised if people associate Hollywood with the word 'dirty' or 'sleazy' now.
 
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Ninja Scooter

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Albino_Yeti said:
Are we about to see a massive shift in the way people view Hollywood?

I mean I doubt people are just gonna swear off movies, but I wouldn't be surprised if people associate Hollywood with the word 'dirty' or 'sleazy' now.
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As if they didn't already?

They will try their best to ostracize Weinstein and pass him off as an dinosaur, while maybe making some token statements at the Oscars and it'll be business as usual.
 
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gamz

Member
Albino_Yeti said:
Are we about to see a massive shift in the way people view Hollywood?

I mean I doubt people are just gonna swear off movies, but I wouldn't be surprised if people associate Hollywood with the word 'dirty' or 'sleazy' now.
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We always have. It's always been sleazy.
 
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broncobuster

Banned
Feltrol said:
Robert Downey Jr.? Chris Evans?
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Are you looking for an answer to that? If you want to believe they are, by all means continue to. My recommendation is to keep from idolizing celebrities.

Albino_Yeti said:
Are we about to see a massive shift in the way people view Hollywood?

I mean I doubt people are just gonna swear off movies, but I wouldn't be surprised if people associate Hollywood with the word 'dirty' or 'sleazy' now.
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What's amazing is that some people didn't already.

Maybe they've done a better job covering it up for the public in recent years. But Hollywood's bedrock is rotten.
 
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VeeP

Member
Albino_Yeti said:
Are we about to see a massive shift in the way people view Hollywood?

I mean I doubt people are just gonna swear off movies, but I wouldn't be surprised if people associate Hollywood with the word 'dirty' or 'sleazy' now.
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Doubt it. Director's have been accused of this stuff before, actors have been accused of this stuff before. Why would it change now?

(Honest question, not trying to be a smart ass or anything.)

I wish things would change and improve but I feel like we're gonna talk about this for, max, a few weeks, and then slowly forget/ignore it/accept it.
 
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Albino_Yeti

Member
True other people have gotten in trouble before and gotten away with it, but what if the stories keep coming about tons of actors? With the prevalence of social media I can see a massive backlash towards Hollywood coming out of this, more so than it has before.
 
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Blader

Member
Albino_Yeti said:
Are we about to see a massive shift in the way people view Hollywood?

I mean I doubt people are just gonna swear off movies, but I wouldn't be surprised if people associate Hollywood with the word 'dirty' or 'sleazy' now.
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Hollywood has been dirty and sleazy for forever. Charlie Chaplin impregnated and married his second wife when she was 16 and he was 35!
 
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MattKeil

BIGTIME TV MOGUL #2
Albino_Yeti said:
Are we about to see a massive shift in the way people view Hollywood?

I mean I doubt people are just gonna swear off movies, but I wouldn't be surprised if people associate Hollywood with the word 'dirty' or 'sleazy' now.
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It was already viewed as sleazy, even though this kind of harassment of women is commonplace in all walks of life, not remotely exclusive to Hollywood. Weinstein is just an interesting case because he was so damn powerful throughout the '90s, and believed to be untouchable. Anyone taken by surprise by the Weinstein accusations has never heard a word of Hollywood gossip, apparently. Everyone in L.A. knew that kind of stuff was going on. It's just now women are speaking up about it and, wonder of wonders, being believed. The massive shift is, hopefully, in the way this kind of behavior is tolerated, not just in Hollywood, but all through society. Anywhere there's a power dynamic, you'll find this behavior.
 
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aliengmr

Member
Albino_Yeti said:
True other people have gotten in trouble before and gotten away with it, but what if the stories keep coming about tons of actors? With the prevalence of social media I can see a massive backlash towards Hollywood coming out of this, more so than it has before.
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You're missing a huge part of this puzzle, us. We aren't about to let our entertainers stop entertaining us.

We'll have our fun saying "burn it all" but go right back to buying our movie tickets.
 
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Kimawolf

Member
Maligna said:
Holy shit...

How is he not in blacklisted after something like that?

That is the most disgusting behavior I've ever personally witnessed.
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Alright we HAVE to stop talking bout the Anne video.. the woman said that is being taken totally out of context and was running bit they did. Lets put the pitchforks down on this one please.
 
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- J - D -

Member
rudger said:
I’m confused what the big deal is right now. Affleck was always known to be a little creepy. The video from the 90’s is...well an already well known video that’s recirculated for years. He cheated on his wife, said he had a problem, cheated again. None of this is new information or really paints him in any worse a light than you should already have seen him. Hell he even tried hiding his family’s slave owning past. If you thought he was a creepster before, he still is. If you didn’t, well then you probably weren't paying attention - or maybe you’re just too young to remember some of this stuff. So far, nothing I’ve heard has really shocked me as decidedly not what I would imagine Ben Affleck to do.
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Yeah all the milkshake duck posts are kinda funny in an uninformed way. Ben's always been iffy so there's no revelation in this regard.
 
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Evil Monkey DTT

Banned
I couldn't be less surprised, in fact in 2017 I think things would actually be shocking if someone turned out to be an awesome person. Terry Crews restored some faith in humanity recently but fuck Ben Affleck and fuck anyone that does shit like this. The fucking power to treat people as objects is disgusting.

Edit: Just because I realized how unclear I was I am referring to the second part. If he has a history I really doubt these are just stories that happen.
 
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Wingfan19

Unconfirmed Member
Maligna said:
Holy shit...

How is he not in blacklisted after something like that?

That is the most disgusting behavior I've ever personally witnessed.
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Jesus, guys. You HAVE to start reading the thread. Look at my post at the top of this page... This was an act for a TV show. The host has even said so.
 
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Kallor

Member
Maligna said:
Holy shit...

How is he not in blacklisted after something like that?

That is the most disgusting behavior I've ever personally witnessed.
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Jesus chirst. That was all for the cameras. Just read the thread or even the page you're posting on. Here, let me help you:

anne-Marie Losique says a widely circulated interview she did with Ben Affleck 13 years ago is being taken out of context and unfairly used against the Batman actor.

The Canadian TV personality, a singer and owner of Vanessa Media, told The Hollywood Reporter that the interview was an act. "This was for the camera," she said. "You have to understand that we have done dozens and dozens of interviews like that. It was for a show I was producing, so I was not at all a victim. When the cameras rolled, we would start to do that game. As soon as it stopped rolling, there was none of that. He never touched me in any improper way. He was very respectful, I must say."
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travisbickle

Member
Maligna said:
Holy shit...

How is he not in blacklisted after something like that?

That is the most disgusting behavior I've ever personally witnessed.

Edit: fake?
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For future reference. Watching an edited video broadcast is not "personally witnessing" something. You did not personally witness Will Smith saving the world from aliens.
 
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Chibot

Member
kmax said:
I want to see them all exposed.

Expose them all. Predators shouldn't get away with their abuse.
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Yep, it's gone on for far too long. I like to think of these exposures as a sign of real progress, but then I remember that about 62 million people voted a clear sexual predator into the White House.
 
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Turin

Banned
Viggo Mortensen, Christian Bale, Fassbender, Tom Hardy, Hugh Dancy, Mads Mikkelsen and obviously Keanu Reeves would all be disappointing milkshake ducks.
 
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