[Editor’s Note: The following review contains spoilers — if you can call reported facts spoilers — for Frontline’s “Weinstein” documentary from PBS and the BBC.]Among the new revelations and ephemeral human moments within “Weinstein,” Frontline’s documentary (or episode, really) on Harvey Weinstein’s lifelong scandal only recently brought to light, some of the most striking scenes were not only widely reported, but also widely witnessed.
They happened on stage during live telecasts seen by millions around the world: At the Oscars, Golden Globes, and more respected Hollywood ceremonies, actors thanked Harvey Weinstein for what he’d done on their behalf.Those “thank you’s” came across as commonplace at the time — they’re often the most boring part of award shows — but they’re stomach-churning today.
Jennifer Lawrence jokingly thanking Harvey for “killing whoever you had to kill to get me up here today”; Meryl Streep calling him “God” on live television.
Knowing what we know now, these kinds of references fed the ego and power of a monster,
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