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‘Me Before You’ Reveals the Decline of Hollywood’s Imagination
Warning: Spoilers abound. In the 1947 classic movie “It’s a Wonderful Life,” protagonist George Bailey, who is considering suicide, sees what would have happened to his wife Mary if he had never been born. With George Bailey alive, Mary is a radiant, enthusiastic wife and mother. Without him, she is a downcast librarian, single and…Katrina Trinko -
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Sorry, Hollywood: Reagan’s Second Term Was Incredibly Successful
Hollywood liberals are known for their contempt of conservatives, but their idea to produce a “comedy” about a demented President Ronald Reagan in his second term is far more offensive than usual. It’s also at total variance with the facts. Actor Will Ferrell appears to agree, and has announced he will not take part in…Lee Edwards -
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Why Family-Friendly Movies Are Gaining Ground in Hollywood
Moviegoers may think of the Oscars as the ultimate awards ceremony, but if you are interested in the best family-friendly movies and televisions shows of the past year, then you’ll want to check out the Movieguide Awards, airing this week on ReelzTV and listed here. I attended the awards event and spoke with Movieguide founder…Genevieve Wood -
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Hollywood’s Idea of Tolerance: Mocking Kentucky Clerk Kim Davis at the Emmys
There’s nothing funnier than laughing at a woman trying to stay true to her beliefs. That appears to be the understanding of Emmy host Andy Samberg, who, during his opening monologue, decided to single out Kim Davis, the Democrat Kentucky clerk who was jailed for her refusal to issue same-sex marriage licenses. (Warning: The quote…Katrina Trinko -
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Pat Boone Speaks His Mind on Being a Conservative in Hollywood
Entertainer Pat Boone sat down with The Daily Signal to talk about what he’s observed during his 50 years living in Hollywood, why he believes it’s important to speak out on political and cultural issues and what’s kept him involved. You can watch the full video or jump to specific topics via the time codes…Genevieve Wood -
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8 Conservative Movies Hollywood Should Make
As I listened to the acceptance speeches at the Academy Awards, I was struck by the constant references to a long litany of human and other rights now denied. Each charge brought the black-tied, silk-gowned audience to their feet, wildly applauding and cheering. Nearly every imaginable right was mentioned—women’s rights, civil rights, incarceration rights, immigration…Lee Edwards -
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Is North Korea Behind This Hollywood Studio Getting Hacked?
Last week, Sony Pictures was the victim of a cyber intrusion. So far, at least 5 motion pictures, including war film “Fury” with Brad Pitt and the remake of “Annie” starring Jamie Foxx, have subsequently been leaked online. Speculation has it that North Korea, a known cyber aggressor, may be behind the attacks, even though…Riley Walters -
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This Film Has the Military Hooked, but Not Hollywood
For soldiers returning from faraway battlefields, coming home isn’t always easy. The acclaimed film “Fort Bliss” seeks to bring those struggles to the big screen, garnering praise from viewers and the Pentagon but a lackluster response from Hollywood. The film, which opened to limited release in April, won the support of critics, viewers—including Secretary of Defense…Melissa Quinn -
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California to Triple Tax Credits to Hollywood
In an effort to revive a struggling entertainment industry, California Gov. Jerry Brown and state legislative leaders announced a five-year expansion to the state’s film and television tax credit program. According to the Los Angeles Times, the governor approved a bipartisan plan to raise the annual allocated tax credits to $330 million, over three times the…Alex Anderson -
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Why Is the Hollywood Elite Trying to Deny Others What They Have?
Consumer advocacy groups have long painted the payday loan industry – companies that provide extremely short-term credit – as evil and predatory. Now, the federal government has joined in. Operation Choke Point, which involves government regulators informing banks certain businesses are “high risk,” and the Consumer Financial Protection Bureau (CFPB) exemplify the federal crusade against…Norbert Michel -
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House Chair: Hollywood Plots ‘More Believable’ Than IRS, White House on Missing Emails
House Ways and Means Chairman Dave Camp, R-Mich., today accused the Internal Revenue Service of “lying” to the American people and attempting to hide the disappearance of two years of emails from Lois Lerner, former head of the agency’s tax exempt division. “It looks like the American people were lied to and the IRS tried…Melissa Quinn -
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Why Hollywood Hasn’t Made a Tiananmen Movie
A quarter-century ago today, thousands of people were massacred in and around Beijing’s main square, Tiananmen. If you’re a millennial born just before or after the massacre, you likely know little or nothing about this tragedy. I was a 27-year-old journalist in Hong Kong back then, having just arrived a few months earlier. Though as…Mike Gonzalez