If some of us can get an Oscar for extolling that it's hard out there for a pimp, why can't others of us admonish: 'Then quit acting like a pimp'? John Ridley actadmonishextol Change image and share on social
Why is it that the very people who have fought so hard and so long for the simple entitlement to love whom they choose to love are the very ones denied that right by those who routinely take their vows for granted? John Ridley choosedenyentitlement share on social
If the Olympic Games ever served a true altruistic purpose, they have long since outlived it. Yeah, the pursuit of athletic excellence, sportsmanship and international goodwill is plenty noble. But the modern Olympics are at best a vehicle for agitprop; at worst, a scandal magnet. John Ridley agitpropaltruisticathletic share on social
The hypocrisy and false piety of the deniers aside, the relationships of gays have no effect on heteros. Especially all the heteros who've done such a marvelous job of debasing marriage on their own all these many years. John Ridley debasedeniereffect share on social
Why do we cling to bigotry? Because bigotry, plainly, is convenient. It is a near-effortless way to both elevate one's stature and make a pity grab in this culture of victims that we have become. John Ridley bigotryclingconvenient Change image and share on social
Awards shows have devolved into self-parodies - liberals in limos, corny insider jokes delivered by the hosts among bad teleprompter reading from the some of the best thespians on the planet. John Ridley awardbadcorny Change image and share on social
If the American public is so into morality in movies, why don't they throw more of their disposable income at religious-themed entertainment? For every 'Passion of the Christ,' there's a 'Fireproof' that comes and goes with no notice. John Ridley americanchristdisposable share on social
When times are tough, people want to escape to somewhere fantastic without having to pay actual escape-to-somewhere-fantastic cash. And offering a couple of hours away from the ordinary is what the movies do best. John Ridley actualcashcouple share on social
I'm John the Fourth, so I think there's a lot of things in life that have been truly handed to me by the hard work and the pain of others. John Ridley fourthhandhard Change image and share on social
I understand politicos gotta make bank. But cloistering with the Hollywood elite is not how you prove you're a man of the people. John Ridley bankcloisterelite Change image and share on social
