If some of us can get an Oscar for extolling that it's hard out there for a pimp, why can't others of us admonish: 'Then quit acting like a pimp'? John Ridley actadmonishextol Change image and share on social
As far as superhero stories, what's appealing is of course that aspect of wish fulfillment. I mean, you start out reading them as a kid, and a couple things jump out at you - there are heroes out there, and you wish you could run into a phone booth and change your life, or be like Peter Parker and put on a mask and become a hero. John Ridley appealaspectbooth share on social
As a coping mechanism, or as a way to make a little hard count by shilling demons in the shadows, I try not to belittle the thought process of the conspiracy theorists. As a cocktail waitress in Vegas once schooled me: never get down on anybody else's hustle. John Ridley belittlecocktailconspiracy share on social
I understand politicos gotta make bank. But cloistering with the Hollywood elite is not how you prove you're a man of the people. John Ridley bankcloisterelite Change image and share on social
It is time to celebrate the New Black Americans - those who have sealed the Deal, who aren't beholden to liberal indulgence any more than they are to the disdain of the hard Right. It is time to praise blacks who are merely undeniable in their individuality and exemplary in their levels of achievement. John Ridley achievementamericanbeholden share on social
Quite simply, quite plainly, just by virtue of his being, Obama is America. The first true American to lead our nation. John Ridley americaamericanlead Change image and share on social
Awards shows have devolved into self-parodies - liberals in limos, corny insider jokes delivered by the hosts among bad teleprompter reading from the some of the best thespians on the planet. John Ridley awardbadcorny Change image and share on social
If the American public is so into morality in movies, why don't they throw more of their disposable income at religious-themed entertainment? For every 'Passion of the Christ,' there's a 'Fireproof' that comes and goes with no notice. John Ridley americanchristdisposable share on social
Bad news: Complainers are rewarded for complaining. Indicative of the victim culture in which we live, people have not only come to expect something for nothing, but are then rewarded for how loudly they can ventilate their sense of having been victims of fraud. John Ridley badcomplaincomplainer share on social
I've no desire to start a movement, to be the first name on an open petition, or to be the poster child for disgruntled writers. John Ridley childdesiredisgruntle Change image and share on social