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Where Was The Outrage For The Social Network’s Race-Blind Casting?

The Social Network has become a well-night unstoppable awards juggernaut, picking up yet another accolade this weekend, this time from the National Society of Film Critics. Yet, despite all the kudos, I’m surprised that more people haven’t complained about casting two white Englishmen in the roles of a Brazilian and an Indian American. Folks got worked up into a lather over The Last Airbender this summer; so where’s the outrage now?

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Where Was The Outrage For The Social Network’s Race-Blind Casting?

The Top Seven Most Ridiculous Controversies of 2010

In the yesteryears, a controversy had to really work up a head of steam to make the papers and the magazines, slowly gathering strength until it erupted into a full-bore gossip hurricane. But nowadays, all it takes is an errant tweet and every Blog, Dick and Harry is up in arms. Sometimes the outrage is merited, as in the case of Mel Gibson’s (alleged!) vile phone calls. But other times, it’s simply a lot of sound and fury ultimately signifying nothing. Join us for the Top Seven Most Ridiculous Controversies 2010

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The Top Seven Most Ridiculous Controversies of 2010