时间:2025-04-26 17:28:12 来源:网络整理编辑:時尚
The Harvey Weinsteins of the world aren't always household names. Frequently, in fact, they're nothi
The Harvey Weinsteins of the world aren't always household names. Frequently, in fact, they're nothing of the sort.
So it is with James Toback, a longtime (and relatively obscure) filmmaker who is now facing allegations of sexual harassment leveled by 38 different women, as a Los Angeles Timesinvestigation reveals. And much like Weinstein, Toback's deplorable behavior has been an open secret for decades.
SEE ALSO:Quentin Tarantino says he knew about Harvey Weinstein's abusesHe was the subject of an extensive feature in a 1989 issue Spy Magazine, which chronicled firsthand accounts from an assortment of (anonymous) women. More recently, his bad behavior was highlighted in four different Gawkerstories, published between 2008 and 2012.
Now there's this LA Timesfeature, in which 31 of the 38 women interviewed opted to speak on the record. It's a long and detailed read, filled with account after account of Toback's vile behavior over the years.
Tweet may have been deleted
It's not an easy story to read, and it's not supposed to be. But men especially should set aside the time to take in every word. We can all do better to shut down the gender inequality that's an inescapable aspect of our day-to-day lives, and processing ugly stories like this is an important step in that process.
If there's any silver lining to draw from the Weinstein mess, it's that victims of sexual predators are increasingly finding the courage to come forward and name names. Toback is only the latest figure to be outed in a domino-like series of them that spans multiple industries and fields of work.
It's a sad truth that so many of these stories go back as far as they do -- especially with guys like Toback and Weinstein, where it's literally decades -- but the one-after-another fall that's currently playing out all around us is a hopeful sign for a looming change that actually sticks.
We see you now, James Toback. Who will be next?
TopicsCelebrities
U.S. pole vaulter skids to a halt for national anthem2025-04-26 17:27
SpaceX's Starship shows resilience through brutally hot reentry to Earth2025-04-26 17:17
NYT's The Mini crossword answers for June 262025-04-26 16:57
Washington Mystics vs. Las Vegas Aces 2024 livestream: Watch WNBA for free2025-04-26 16:26
How Hyperloop One went off the rails2025-04-26 16:19
Best TV deals at Amazon: 10+ options ahead of Prime Day2025-04-26 16:00
Juneteenth 2024: 9 black2025-04-26 15:41
eBay will no longer accept American Express credit cards2025-04-26 15:11
Felix the cat just raised £5000 for charity because she's the hero we all need2025-04-26 15:09
7 best headphones for 2024: What we've tested and loved2025-04-26 14:56
What brands need to know about virtual reality2025-04-26 16:48
'Babes' star Michelle Buteau retells her first ever joke2025-04-26 16:38
'Oh, Canada' review: Paul Schrader's latest is his most personal work2025-04-26 16:24
Best Amazon deal: Score the Jabra Evolve2 65 Flex headset for $138 off2025-04-26 16:21
You will love/hate Cards Against Humanity's new fortune cookies2025-04-26 15:58
Apple approves Epic Games Store in Europe, but not without some drama first2025-04-26 15:55
Early Prime Day outdoor deals: Save up to $1502025-04-26 15:44
Wordle today: The answer and hints for July 72025-04-26 15:22
Singapore gets world's first driverless taxis2025-04-26 15:20
Best TV deals at Amazon: 10+ options ahead of Prime Day2025-04-26 14:50