Eddie Murphy Goes Woke in the Worst Way
Eddie Murphy can dish it out … but can he take it? The “Saturday Night Live” superstar is still sore about a joke dating back to the Clinton era. The context? Murphy’s ill-fated “Vampire in Brooklyn” had underwhelmed at the box office that year. The horror-comedy hybrid, directed by Wes Craven, seemed like a can’t-miss …
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‘Anarchy U’ Shows America’s Decline in Real Time
It’s one thing to read headlines about the pro-Palestinian protests raging across campuses nationwide. It’s another to watch a reporter attempt to share what’s happening on the ground. Cam Higby of Today Is America fame did just that, exploring the chaos engulfing three California campuses. The result is “Anarchy U,” a sickening film that could be …
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Hollywood Post-Debate: Rage, Confusion and Deep Denial
Comedian Micheal Ian Black is Hollywood. By that, we mean the “Wet Hot American Summer” star’s Twitter feed is filled with the industry’s accepted takes on gun control, Donald Trump and other politically-charged issues. Even Black called CNN’s presidential debate between Trump and Joe Biden early last night. Joe just froze on stage. Debate over. …
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‘Quiet Place: Day One’ Offers Hope in Days of Despair
The 2018 smash “A Quiet Place” left viewers with endless questions. Who are these alien creatures that conquered the Earth? How did they crush the collective might of the world’s military defenses? And, most importantly, why did they take over the planet in the first place? The film’s 2020 sequel offered few answers. The prequel, …
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The Shocking Reason Nick Searcy Fired His Agent
It’s hard to believe a conservative star like Nick Searcy continues to work in Hollywood. He’s surprised, too. Searcy knows firsthand the discrimination right-leaning artists face in the industry. He was part of the Friends of Abe organization, which let conservative talent gather to network, bond and commiserate about having to keep their political views …
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‘Bikeriders’ Nails Gang Subculture, Fuzzy Moral Compass
There’s something about a motorcycle that transcends time. The not-so-subtle hum of the engine. The wind in your hair. The way women turn as a bike roars past. “The Bikeriders,” inspired by a photo book of a late ’60s motorcycle club, cops to all of the above. Toxic masculinity, you say? Of course, it is. …
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How O’Keefe, Film Threat Exposed Disney’s DEI Agenda
“Inside Out 2” gave Disney a rare win on the box office battlefield. The company, which oversees Pixar films, has suffered one megaflop after another in recent years. Now, its animated sequel could earn $100 million in its second weekend of release. The Mouse House’s good times unofficially ended today, courtesy of James O’Keefe. The …
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Why We All Slept on ‘Wanderlust’
Judd Apatow’s name was once synonymous with big-screen comedy. He directed instant classics (“Knocked Up”), produced howlers (“Superbad”) and co-wrote sleepers (“Walk Hard: The Dewey Cox Story”). Yet one film released in the fading auteur’s heyday never caught fire. And that’s just wrong. The 2012 comedy “Wanderlust” cast Jennifer Aniston and Paul Rudd as a …
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‘The View’s’ Anti-Trump Hysteria, Explained
This may be the last few months for “The View,” according to co-host Joy Behar. No, ABC isn’t ready to pull the plug on the intellectually-challenged show. The ratings appear strong enough to keep it alive, for now. It’s something else. A Donald Trump victory in November could spell the show’s demise. Or so Behar …
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Gaslighting 101: Kimmel Spins Biden’s Frozen Fundraising Moment
Who are you going to believe, your eyes or a paid propagandist? Jimmy Kimmel joined Oscar-winners Julia Roberts and George Clooney at Saturday’s DNC fundraiser for President Joe Biden. The comedian follows on the heels of his peer, Stephen Colbert, who previously took part in a similar gala for Biden’s re-election campaign. Saturday’s gala ended …
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