Timothée Chalamet's Oscar Comments Spark Backlash

0:00It's March 10th. Here's your global news in two minutes. Timothy Chalamet stirred up trouble with comments about ballet and opera during a recent interview. He suggested cinema should not turn into a niche activity like those arts, even as he praised their fans. This came right before the Oscars, where he is up for best actor for his role in Marty Supreme. The backlash hit fast from critics and arts groups. One theater expert called him foolish, while a podcast declared the end of his hot streak. Ballet and opera companies fired back, with one even offering 14% off tickets, using his name as a promo code. Attendant stats back up, part of his point. A recent United States survey found less than 1% of people attend opera yearly, down sharply from 5 years ago. Ballet viewership dropped too, from over 8% to under 5%. People would say the timing amplified the uproar, coinciding with Oscar boating deadlines. His fans cried smear campaign, but some insiders note his bold promo style for the film made

1:03him seem brash. That shift from cocky youth to humble contender, rub some the wrong way. Now betting odds favor other actors like Michael B. Jordan at over 50% was Chalamet at 34%. While the comments might not sway voters much, his overall campaign momentum has cooled as award season drags on. Thanks to our sponsor for helping bring you this episode. Some travel miles to find peace. I just climb into bed and listen. I'm S.O.L., I'm Sully Pillow.