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April 16, 2008 at 09:32:31

Headlined on 4/16/08:
The Power and Responsibility of our Nation's Broadcasters

by Tim Robbins Page 3 of 3 page(s)

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And if there isn't and we came out of it a little less rich but more unified and healthier as a nation wouldn't that be something we could all be proud of?

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Tim Robbins has a long list of notable film credits as an actor, his career highlighted by writing, producing, and directorial accomplishments. In 2003, Robbins starred in "Mystic River," for which he won the Academy Award for Best Supporting Actor. Other memorable roles include his performances in the remarkable "The Shawshank Redemption," "The Player," "Bull Durham," "Jacob's Ladder," "Bob Roberts," "The Hudsucker Proxy," "Short Cuts," "High Fidelity" and "Five Corners." Robbins also appeared in the films "Nothing To Lose," "Arlington Road," "Austin Powers: The Spy Who Shagged Me," "Cadillac Man," "The Sure Thing," "Jungle Fever," "Mission to Mars," and "Code 46." In addition to his Academy Award, Robbins has won the Best Actor Award at the Cannes International Film Festival and The Golden Globe Award for Best Performance by an Actor for "The Player." In 2003 Robbins won a Golden Globe Award, a SAG Award, and A Critic's Choice Award for Best Supporting Actor for "Mystic River." He was nominated for a Golden Globe Award for Best Performance by an Actor for "Bob Roberts" and by the Screen Actors Guild for Outstanding Performance by a Male Actor for the "Shawshank Redemption." As a director Robbins has distinguished himself with "Cradle Will Rock," which he also wrote and produced, winning Best Film Director honors at The Barcelona/Sitges Film Festival and The National Board of Review Award for Special Achievement in filmmaking. "Dead Man Walking," which he also wrote and produced, won multiple awards, including "The Humanitas Award" and four awards at The Berlin Film Festival, as well as an Oscar nomination for Best Director, and a Golden Globe nomination for Best Original Script. His first film, "Bob Roberts," won the Bronze award for Best Film at the Tokyo International Film Festival and Best Film, Best Director, and Best Actor Awards at the Boston Film Festival. In addition, Robbins served as executive producer for the films: "Specter of Hope, "The Typewriter," "The Rifle," and "The Movie Camera," a documentary about filmmaker Sam Fuller, which won the Cable Ace Award for Best Documentary. Robbins also serves as Artistic director for the Actor's Gang, a group formed in 1982 that has over 85 productions and more than 100 awards to its credit. As a playwright, he has written seven plays produced in Los Angeles, New York, Chicago, and at the Edinburgh Festival. He most recently wrote and directed "Embedded" at the Actor's Gang Theatre in Los Angeles, The Public Theatre in New York, and at The Riverside Studios in London. The play began a national tour this year. In addition, his stage adaptation of "Dead Man Walking" is currently being introduced into the curriculums of forty Jesuit high schools and universities. Earlier this year, Robbins was named "Man of the Year" by Harvard University's Hasty Pudding Theatricals. Robbins lives in New York City with his partner in crime, Susan Sarandon, and is the proud father of 3 mischievous children.

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Midwesterner, veteran of VietNam era naval service, I still feel an obligation to defend the Constitution against "all enemies, foreign and domestic."
John Sanchez Jr.Midwesterner, veteran of VietNam era naval service, I still feel an obligation to defend the Constitution against "all enemies, foreign and domestic."

When I was bantering with Dubya this morning...

to the exclusion of the Pope, I showed him your article, and his response was, "What, does this guy wanna get hisself throwed back into Shawshank, Cuba or sumthin'?" Then he marched off to see if he could find a photograph of you in a foreign costume. He found a still from Bull Durham, and asked, "Whattaya think of this? Looks sorta Cuban, don' it?"

Anyway, I thought I should let you know, because I think he directed the NSA to "double, double" violate your Fourth Amendment rights "jes ta show ya!"

by John Sanchez Jr. (6 articles, 0 quicklinks, 12 diaries, 1266 comments) on Wednesday, April 16, 2008 at 12:49:35 PM

Michael Cavlan , RN, was an Official Green Party Observer for the 2004 Ohio Re-Count.
He was the Green Party Candidate for US Senate 2006 and is a Candidate US Senate
2008 Seeking Green Party Endorsement in Minnesota. See www.michaelcavlan.org
Michael CavlanMichael Cavlan , RN, was an Official Green Party Observer for the 2004 Ohio Re-Count.
He was the Green Party Candidate for US Senate 2006 and is a Candidate US Senate
2008 Seeking Green Party Endorsement in Minnesota. See www.michaelcavlan.org

Including So Called Progressive Media

Mr Robbins,

This includes so called progressive media such as Air America or the Nation magazine, which refuse, flat out refuse to provide for those of us who are not Democrats and who understand that the Democratic party are not the lesser evil.

When we call in, we are hung up on. There is NEVER anyone with this perspective who is given air time to explain WHY we think this way.

That is the Ralph Nader, Cynthia McKinney or Ron Paul fans.

They have shown their true colors. They are just as bad, or worse than any of the OTHER corporate media outlets.

by Michael Cavlan (9 articles, 0 quicklinks, 3 diaries, 263 comments) on Wednesday, April 16, 2008 at 2:27:02 PM

GW is a proud American from NY State, concerned about media manipulation and overconsumption. He believes in fiscal responsibility, small government and strict ethics. He recently changed careers to become an inner city schoolteacher. A firm proponent of international adoption and curbing overpopulation, he hopes to adopt a third child and enjoys history, "honest" music and art and obscure vinyl records.
Gustav WynnGW is a proud American from NY State, concerned about media manipulation and overconsumption. He believes in fiscal responsibility, small government and strict ethics. He recently changed careers to become an inner city schoolteacher. A firm proponent of international adoption and curbing overpopulation, he hopes to adopt a third child and enjoys history, "honest" music and art and obscure vinyl records.

I don't see it...

What show were you calling? I've gotten on Air America with ease many times - Hartmann, Rhodes, Seder, Flanders and I call in at least weekly to their affiliated NY morning show.

And what shows do let you on the air? Let's hear who you think is actually fair and balanced - we need more balance I'd say.

For more on Hannity/Limbaugh, early radio, deregulation and the death of the Fairness Doctrine and with it, most fairness, read click here

by Gustav Wynn (66 articles, 43 quicklinks, 5 diaries, 304 comments) on Wednesday, April 16, 2008 at 11:11:24 PM