Oscars Extra: Timmy Torches Tosca
As everyone knows by now, Timothée Chalamet, whom I recently considered one of the greats , casually asserted during a February CNN Town Hall with fellow actor Matthew McConaughey that “no one cares” about opera or ballet. This comment has elicited ongoing rebukes within and way beyond the arts community. The furor is not dying down. Oscar night looms and Timmy's chances of winning a trophy atrophy by the moment. The Metropolitan Opera and the Royal Ballet both fought back. The Seattle Opera cleverly offered a special discount to anyone who used the code "Timothée." Cultural elites and everyday people alike underscored the actor’s arrogance while questioning his talent. Some additional context is warranted. Chalamet and McConaughey were discussing how tough it is to keep movie theaters full. In their own way, they admitted there are issues in their own industry. (I wholeheartedly agree .) But Timmy got carried away and made a very foolish and unkind comment. Plus, his mo...
