‘Ghostbusters: Frozen Empire’ Slimes Us with Nostalgia
You could excuse “Ghostbusters: Afterlife” for wallowing in nostalgia. The reboot/sequel had to wash away the stain of the 2016 “Ghostbusters: Answer the Call” while making amends with the franchise faithful. “Afterlife” still moved the story’s setting far from the Big Apple, and the presence of the franchise’s core members came mostly at the end. …
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Joe Rogan on ‘Bloodbath’ Media Hoax: ‘Inaccurate … Deceptive’
If you thought mainstream media corruption was bad, just wait. We’re still roughly eight months from Election Day, and the press’ fury against President Donald Trump will make them do or say almost anything to change hearts and minds. Even if it means making up a story from whole cloth. They’ve done it before – …
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Why ‘Road House’ Can’t Measure Up to the Original
The 1989 film “Road House” isn’t a classic. It’s more like a “classic.” Patrick Swayze’s honky tonk romp is both deeply flawed and a cherished ’80s film. Any attempt to remake it seems fraught with complications. Too woke? Too reverential? Too over-the-top in that glorious “Road House” fashion? How about too bland? And, worst of …
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‘Bardejov’ (Sadly) Arrives at the Perfect Time
“The Zone of Interest” kept the camera away from the Nazi atrocities. We watched a “normal” German family literally living next door to a concentration camp. Only the nauseating sounds of the death camp crept into the Oscar-winning film. “Bardejov” puts a human face on the Holocaust, and we’re all the better for it. This …
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Howie Mandel Shreds Woke: No One Is ‘Damaged’ By Comedy
When you think of rebellious comedy, some names immediately jump to mind. Shane Gillis Joe Rogan Tim Dillon Steve McGrew Dave Chappelle Chrissie Mayr Ricky Gervais Howie Mandel, the stand-up who parlayed his shtick into decades of steady TV work, doesn’t crack that list. The “Deal or No Deal” alum may not battle woke censors, …
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This ‘Civil War’ Director’s Quote Matters (Really)
Few films are under the microscope quite like “Civil War.” The thriller, which debuted at SXSW earlier this month and hits theaters April 12, follows a near-future America at war with itself. The topic is too uncomfortable for some. Others are eager to weaponize it to bolster the Left or the Right. Early reviews suggest …
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Bill Maher, John Cleese Trash New York Times
John Cleese visited Bill Maher’s “Club Random,” this week, and the conversation quickly went woke. By “woke,” we mean the comedians took turns trashing the far-Left movement. Nothing surprising there. Both comic superstars have spoken at length against the cultural scourge. They might be the movement’s most vocal critics. What proved far more shocking is how …
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These Conservative Documentaries Defy Hollywood, Inc.
Some of the most provocative documentaries are ignored by Hollywood. Many weren’t screened in theaters and got snubbed by the entertainment press. Film critics looked the other way rather than give them a fair shake. These projects hail from outside Hollywood, Inc. Some came courtesy of conservative outlets or newer platforms like Substack and SalemNow.com. …
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Anti-DeSantis ‘Drive-Away Dolls’ Is a Massive Flop
The Coen brothers aren’t renowned for their box office might. Their canon is adored for its quirky style, mature themes and Oscar-worthy sophistication. Still, some of their films have sold tickets in a big way. “No Country for Old Men” (2007) – $74 million US “Burn After Reading” (2008) – $60 million US “True Grit” …
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Jimmy Kimmel Loves Using Fake News Against His Foes
Jimmy Kimmel got blindsided by football great Aaron Rodgers earlier this year. The “Jimmy Kimmel Live” host hit back, and hard. Could you blame him? Rodgers insinuated Kimmel had something to fear from files tied to the late financier, Jeffrey Epstein, on “The Pat McAfee Show.” So Kimmel fired back from his ABC pulpit, with …
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