I’m still trying to wrap my head around the latest Industry News, and I’m getting increasingly frustrated by the minute – it’s like trying to read a very long, very dramatic book with no clear plot, but somehow it’s still managing to keep me on the edge of my seat.
And can we take a moment to appreciate the sheer awesomeness of award-winning movies, I mean, who doesn’t love a good underdog story, right? But, I digress – the latest news has me feeling like I’m stuck in some kind of bizarre, never-ending Groundhog Day loop.
But, I suppose that’s a topic for another time, because right now, I want to talk about Jane Fonda and her recent SAG speech – now, that’s what I call a real rallying cry, am I right? I mean, who needs coffee when you have Jane Fonda’s passion and conviction to wake you up?
And, let’s be real, folks, the woman knows a thing or two about making a statement – I mean, have you seen her workout videos? That’s some serious dedication right there, and I’m pretty sure she’s the only person who could make a leotard look cool.
But, I guess what I’m trying to say is, we need more people like Jane Fonda, who aren’t afraid to speak their minds and shake things up – and, if that means making some noise and wearing some bold outfits, then so be it, because, as Jane Fonda herself said, “It’s not a rehearsal, this is it” – and, honestly, I couldn’t agree more.
And, can we please take a moment to appreciate the iconic Robert Gauthier, who managed to capture the perfect shot of Jane Fonda at the SAG Awards? I mean, that’s some serious photography skills right there, and I’m pretty sure he deserves an award of his own.
But, what really gets me is the way Kevin Fallon managed to capture the essence of Jane Fonda’s speech in his article – I mean, the man has some serious writing skills, and I’m not just saying that because I’m a fan of The Daily Beast – although, let’s be real, who isn’t a fan of a good news website?
And, as I’m reading through the article, I keep thinking about the history of protests in the US – I mean, it’s not like this is the first time we’ve seen people taking to the streets, but somehow, it feels different this time, like we’re at a turning point in history.
But, I suppose that’s a topic for another time, because right now, I just want to say that Jane Fonda’s speech was a wake-up call – and, honestly, we need more of those in our lives, because, as the great Audre Lorde once said, “Your silence will not protect you” – and, let’s be real, folks, we can’t afford to be silent right now, not when there’s so much at stake.
And, as I’m writing this, I keep thinking about the power of protest – I mean, it’s not just about holding signs and chanting slogans, it’s about creating change – and, honestly, we need more of that in our lives, because, as the great Mahatma Gandhi once said, “Be the change you wish to see in the world” – and, let’s be real, folks, we need to see some serious change right now.
And, finally, I just want to say that Jane Fonda’s speech was a call to action – and, honestly, we need more of those in our lives, because, as the great Nelson Mandela once said, “The greatest glory in living lies not in never falling, but in rising every time we fall” – and, let’s be real, folks, we’ve fallen a lot lately, but it’s time to get back up and keep fighting.