THE AGE OF NONSENSE

When recently asked which directors she'd like to work with, Nicole Kidman mentioned Martin Scorsese, pointlessly adding, "If he does a film with women." Kidman must think the "Me Too" movement means "Hire Me Too."

Would a guy who looks like your grandfather
care about that "toxic masculinity" crap?

Attempted intimidation of a movie legend isn't the best way to land a role, especially when the intimidation has zero basis in fact. Kidman must have missed Killers of the Flower Moon, where Lily Gladstone earned an Oscar nomination and a Golden Globe. Winona Ryder can boast the same for The Age of Innocence. 

Want more? Ellen Burstyn and Diane Ladd, the stars of Alice Doesn't Live Here Anymore, were both nominated for Oscars (the former won), and  Golden Globes. Jodie Foster received an Oscar nomination for Taxi Driver (although, being only 14, maybe she doesn't count), as did Cathy Moriarty for Raging Bull.  And while Sarah Bernard didn't win anything for her performance in Scorsese's King of Comedy, it was her only memorable movie role. Same with Cybill Shepard in Taxi Driver. 

Get the picture? Kidman's stab at proving alleged celluloid misogyny is not only misplaced (a nice word for "fabricated") but insulting to women who face authentic sexism (and abuse) every day.  

Being rich and beautiful and having a successful
career and husband and three lovely daughters
just isn't enough for some people. They have to
work with one particular director to feel fulfilled.

While she appears to have gotten no support from any actress regarding her comment, all of them would give up an appointment with their plastic surgeon to work with Martin Scorsese. Very few of them will have the chance for one very, very simple reason: they aren't right for the role. Not even the Emmy/Golden Globe/ Oscar/BAFTA-winning Nicole Kidman. (Does that make her an EGOB?). 

Maybe "if he does a film with women" was merely an attempt at humor that didn't quite land. You know how most actors are without a script. But I think Kidman decided a little late to show her solidarity with real victims (if I may use that now reviled word) of show business -- or any business -- and fell flat on her photogenic face.

Nicole Kidman has starred in plenty of fine movies and TV miniseries and has been well paid for her efforts. She should enjoy her great good fortune -- the kind most people, men or women, will never experience. So Nicole, next time you see Scorsese at a Hollywood event, shake his hand and thank him for his contribution to the movie industry. Then ask Spike Lee why he hasn't hired you for any project yet. I'm sure he'll be happy to explain. 

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