Spielberg Defends Arts Amid Chalamet Backlash

0:00It's March 14th. Here's what's happening in entertainment. Steven Spielberg took what many see as a subtle dig at Timothy Shalamet during a panel at the SXSW conference. The 79-year-old director appeared to reference the actor's recent backlash over calling ballet and opera-dying R-forms. The controversy kicked off on February 24th at a town hall with Matthew McConaughey, a clip from that event spread quickly online, with Shalamet joking that his words might cost him viewers. The celebrities jumped in to defend the arts. Justine Bateman argued on social media that ballet, opera, and theater have lasted longer than film or TV. Doja Cat called him out in a video, pointing out opera's 400-year history and ballet's 500-year run. The Metropolitan Opera also fired back at his remarks. Meanwhile, older videos resurfaced showing Shalamet had trashed those art forms years before. Spielberg wrapped up by stressing the need to keep these traditions going strong forever.

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