Scarlett Johansson's latest role as a trans man in the upcoming Pittsburgh mafia film "Rub and Tug" is causing controversy. Critics have called the casting an example of "cis-washing" and berated ScarJo's tepid response to the their frustration. Tim, Keith, and Aaron talk about why it's a big deal and the progress made (or lack thereof) for non-straight actors in Hollywood. Show Notes<a href="https://deadline.com/2018/07/scarlett-johansson-response-backlash-rub-and-tug-dante-tex-gill-trans-lgbtq-1202421430/" target="_blank">Scarlett Johansson Responds To Backlash For Being Cast As Trans Man In ‘Rub &amp; Tug’</a> <hr> Hosted on Acast. See <a style='color:grey;' target='_blank' rel='noopener noreferrer' href='https://acast.com/privacy'>acast.com/privacy</a> for more information.

Episode 8: Do Tweets Have a Statute of Limitations?

Aaron Lanton, Keith Dennie, and Tim Molloy look at pop culture through a racial lens, focusing on the low-key things some people might miss to discuss their deeper meanings. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.