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'Love Actually' director feels 'a bit stupid' about movie's lack of diversity

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Richard Curtis wrote and directed "Love Actually." The movie has faced scrutiny over its story lines and lack of diversity. Most of the leading cast is White and all the relationships depicted are heterosexual. Alan Rickman, Emma Thompson, Hugh Grant, Chiwetel Ejiofor, Keira Knightley, Bill Nighy, Colin Firth, Liam Neeson and Martin Freeman all appear.
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'Love Actually' director feels 'a bit stupid' about movie's lack of diversity

Every year, as the days grow colder and Christmas draws nearer, "Love Actually" quickly becomes a festive favorite on people's television screens.

2 months ago·Atlanta, United States
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'Love Actually' director feels 'a bit stupid' about movie's lack of diversity

By Issy Ronald, CNN Every year, as the days grow colder and Christmas draws nearer, “Love Actually” quickly becomes a festive favorite on people’s television screens. But nearly 20 years on from the release of the 2003 romantic comedy, the movie has faced scrutiny over its story lines and lack of diversity. “There were things you’d change but thank god society is changing. So my film is bound, in some moments, to feel, you know, out of date,” th…

2 months ago·Idaho Falls, United States
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Love Actually Director Thinks The Movie Is A Bit Stupid

As part of the upcoming special The Laughter and Secrets of Love Actually: 20 Years Later, the classic rom-com’s director expresses to Diane Sawyer how he thinks the film is a bit stupid. Reported by Entertainment Weekly, director Richard Curtis says that “the lack of diversity makes me feel uncomfortable and a bit stupid.” Going … Continue reading "Love Actually Director Thinks The Movie Is A Bit Stupid" The post Love Actually Director Thinks …

2 months ago·Portland, United States
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'Love Actually' director feels 'a bit stupid' about movie's lack of diversity

CBS 58 is your local source for the Milwaukee news, Milwaukee weather, and Milwaukee sports.

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'Love Actually' Director Feels Stupid Over Film's Lack of Diversity

The film's cast is mostly white and all the relationships are depicted as straight.

2 months ago·Los Angeles, United States
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'Love Actually' Director Richard Curtis Slams His Own Movie for 'Lack of Diversity': 'Makes Me Feel Uncomfortable and a Bit Stupid'

Love Actually director Richard Curtis has slammed his own movie for its lack of diversity, saying the predominance of white actors "makes me feel uncomfortable and a bit stupid."

2 months ago·United States
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