Hollywood For Real

Empowerment Through Awareness

This year, the film “She Said” brought Harvey Weinstein's story to the forefront, and as a resident of Los Angeles for seven years, I can’t help but notice the Weinstein wannabes lurking around every corner. I live with a talented female model and aspiring actress, and her on-set stories reveal a world where personal desires often overshadow professional integrity. Weinstein was just the tip of the iceberg, and the reality is, you might be a predator or a victim—and it’s time to wake up, LA!

Chasing Dreams vs. Facing Reality

While “She Said” attempts to shed light on the journalists chasing the Harvey story, it misses the mark on the harsh realities faced by women in Hollywood. The film feels more like a New York narrative, lost in the dreamy pursuit of success. The actresses in the film seem more invested in the story than in empowering the victims to reclaim their voices. We need a new strategy to confront predators like Weinstein; silence and settlements only perpetuate the cycle.

Flaws in the Fight

Let’s talk about Rose McGowan. I admire her bravery, but I see flaws in her approach. Initially prioritizing her career over justice frustrates me—settlements don’t stop future victims. While I’m not here to criticize her experiences, I believe we must do better. My own girlfriend has faced harassment, and I see her navigating these situations with a passive mindset that echoes McGowan’s. It’s time for women to be bold and confront these predators head-on. But I am not a woman so I should just shut the fuck up I know, and I know that I will never know, but I just wish Rose would have just punched him in the fucking nuts the first time he laid hands on her, but its not that easy I suppose. Forgive me.

Confronting the Uncomfortable

What angers me about Rose's situation is that she didn’t fight back when Weinstein assaulted her. Growing up, I heard women say, “If he starts with that, I’d fight back!” The LA culture of maintaining grace in the face of aggression needs to change. Rose’s choice to settle, despite the trauma, is a missed opportunity for empowerment. In similar situations, I would advocate for resistance, and I believe women should channel that strength too.

A Call for Action

My girlfriend, a model, faced discomfort during a photoshoot with a man who crossed the line. She waited months to tell me, and I wish she had confronted him immediately. Instead, she maintained a social relationship with him, which baffled me. Women often keep secrets for “powerful” men, but it’s time to change that narrative. We need to teach women not just to report, but to confront and reclaim their power in the moment.

Conclusion: A New Approach

It’s not easy navigating the complexities of being a woman, but we should give demonstrations on how to properly kick an asshole in their nuts; a passive approach to predators is not the answer. We must empower women to fuck a motherfucker up when needed, and to take a stand against harassment. The time for silence is over—let's rewrite the narrative together! Lorena Bobbit a true feminist!