At the "Independent Spirit Awards" star-studded luncheon held on the 22nd, many stars spoke out to condemn George Bush and the coalition's war on Iraq. Michael Moore, the winner of the Best Documentary Award, passionately stated that Bush is a "fake president" and accused him of instigating terrorist attacks; Mike White, the winner of the Best Screenplay Award, said, "This year, we should devote more energy to preventing Bush from being re-elected."...
Including big-name nominees like Nicolas Cage, Nicole Kidman, and Julianne Moore, all expressed that they have prepared their Oscar acceptance speeches, and if they win, they plan to make anti-war statements. Although the organizers of this year's Oscars have limited each person's speech to 45 seconds and banned political discourse, individuals like Wang Yang, who have a history of outspokenness, are being closely watched.
