Why ‘The First Omen’ Can’t Measure Up to the Original
No movie franchise is safe from revival. Now, it’s “The Omen’s” turn despite a weak 2006 attempt to give the devil his due. Again. “The First Omen” craves a do-over. The prequel follows an aspiring nun who discovers something sinister within the church. We all know where that will lead. Director Arkasha Stevenson shows considerable …
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Dev Patel’s ‘Monkey Man’ – A Feast for the Senses
Hollywood’s quest for inclusivity is both maddening and noble. Forced diversity and Oscar-themed box checking are anathema to the creative process. Allowing more voices to share their stories? Wonderful. Enter Dev Patel, the Indian actor best known for “Slumdog Millionaire.” Patel makes his feature directorial debut with “Monkey Man,” a powerhouse revenge yarn. The story …
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Charlamagne tha God : DEI Is ‘Mostly Garbage’
The truth is coming out about DEI. Finally. The Diversity, Equity and Inclusion movement has had quite a run, infiltrating corporate America, academia, the media and more. Now, powerful voices are speaking out against it, from Florida Gov. Ron DeSantis to activist Christopher Rufo. And they’re seeing results. Bye, Bye DEI: Unviersity of Texas at Austin …
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No, ‘Civil War’s’ Fascist President Isn’t Donald Trump
Few films have stirred the cultural pot quite like “Civil War.” The April 12 release envisions a near-future America at war with itself. Kirsten Dunst leads an ensemble cast including “Parks and Recreation” standout Nick Offerman as the U.S. president. Much of the film’s story has been kept under wraps. The film’s SXSW Film and …
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Jimmy Fallon – Democrats’ Useful Idiot
Jimmy Fallon is considered the least political talk show host on the late-night scene. Think again. “The Tonight Show” host isn’t as partisan as his peers, at least on paper. He still provides cover for Democrats whenever possible. And he’s proven it time and time again. Even more important? His faux neutrality comes in handy …
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Even Jon Stewart Mocked Media’s New Trump Derangement Rant
Once upon a time Jon Stewart regularly schooled CNN. “The Daily Show” host even appeared on the channel to say its partisan slugfest, “Crossfire,” was bad for the country. Now, he spends most of his time mimicking his fellow, far-Left comedians in roasting President Donald Trump. Most. On Monday, Stewart took a moment to taunt …
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Mainstream Media Ignore Pro-Israel, Anti-Biden Michael Rapaport
Entertainment journalists love it when stars get political. Those stories generate clicks and traffic. The more emotionally charged the rhetoric, the better. Just Google “Robert De Niro, Donald Trump” and watch your computer screen light up with news stories. Larry David’s recent anti-Trump rant generated countless headlines. Vanity Fair. The Hollywood Reporter. Mediaite. CNN. Variety. …
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‘Agua Donkeys’ Out-Dumbs ‘Napoleon Dynamite’
The best dumb comedies are smarter than they look. The 2004 cult hit “Napoleon Dynamite” proved it, although not as much as its cult following suggests. Far better? The deliriously dumb 2016 black comedy “The Greasy Strangler.” The sub-genre requires pinpoint comic timing and brains behind the gags. Your mileage will still vary, of course. …
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‘Frozen Empire’ Falls for Lady Ghostbusters’ Box-Office Curse
$70 million. Maybe more. That’s how much the 2016 “Ghostbusters” reboot reportedly cost Sony. The woke comedy cast four female Ghostbusters to replace the four male characters. The film’s first trailer got slimed by fans, and its $128 million US haul proved no match for its shockingly large $144 million budget. The 2021 franchise do-over …
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Stephen Colbert: From Cutting-Edge Wit to Regime Comedian
Court jesters risked their necks to mock their masters. These cutups made royalty howl, but they also faced blowback for delivering the wrong message or gag. Gulp. That’s rarely the case with Stephen Colbert, a modern-day jester at the “Late Show” helm. The CBS star does what he’s told during Democratic administrations. That could mean …
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