Jul 17 2008Josh Brolin, Jeffrey Wright got a taste of Southern justice (Read: Lots of TASERs and 'N' words)
The weekend arrest of actors Josh Brolin and Jeffrey Wright during an incident at a Shreveport, Louisiana bar was captured on cell phone video, and it's not good. The two were drinking at a wrap party for Oliver Stone's W when they were asked to leave along with the film's crew. At some point the owners called the cops which ended in several arrests. However, the details of the arrest have been revealed, and already the D.A. is considering not charging any of the actors. I wonder why? TMZ reports:
Local station KTBS reports and TMZ sources say Wright, who plays Colin Powell, was repeatedly tasered and pepper sprayed as he lay prone on his stomach in the street. We know witnesses heard the officers using extremely foul language, including the "N" word, directed at Wright.
Our sources say Brolin was observed by witnesses attempting to make peace and standing still as he was repeatedly sprayed in the eyes by cops.
Southern cops acting like racist assholes?! Hell's bells, Margaret, I could never imagine such a thing. Some might say this is what happens when you film a liberal movie in a Red state, but, c'mon, like these cops know who Josh Brolin (particularly a bald Josh Brolin) or Jeffrey Wright is. This is a prime example of: "Hey, Cletus, let's try out them thar TASERs. They works on electro tricity! Say, ain't you that guy from the Goonies? I better pepper spray you just to be sure." PFFSSHH. "Shucks! It is you! Do you mind if we lynch your colored friend? Shoots, I ain't supposed to say that no more. I meants Afro-can American friend."
Jul 14 2008Josh Brolin arrested in bar brawl
Josh Brolin (No Country for Old Men) was arrested early Saturday morning at a bar in Shreveport, Louisiana. Josh, along with his W co-star Jeffrey Wright and some crew members, were apparently asked to leave the bar and refused to go. The cops were called and brawl-larity ensued. The Shreveport Times reports:
According to Shreveport Police patrol report, officers were called to the Stray Cat bar in the 200 block of Travis Street just after 2 a.m. to deal with a rowdy patron.
As more officers arrived, several other patrons at the bar, including Brolin and fellow actor Jeffrey Wright, 42, tried to impede the officers, the report said. In all, the report named 10 officers called to the ruckus.
Josh is playing the part of George Bush in Oliver Stone's W, and it looks like he forgot to break character. It happens. That said, it's a good thing Josh isn't playing Dick Cheney. Otherwise, he'd have eaten a baby by now. Ha! Political humor. Hilarious! Coming up next on The Superficial: Pet jokes! Don't touch that dial.
