Disney’s ‘Soul’ Stumbles in Ill-Fated Re-Release
Everything old is new again, especially at the cineplex. Sequels, reboots and re-imaginings are still all the rage, including a prequel to the “Omen” franchise dropping April 5. Fathom Events routinely rolls out classic films like “The Wizard of Oz,” “The Big Lebowski” and “Grease.” Some, like the re-release of “Hocus Pocus,” snag a sizable …
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Greg Lukianoff: How Diversity Can Save Free Speech (Really)
Greg Lukianoff nearly died fighting for free speech. Lukianoff, the president of FIRE (Foundation for Individual Rights and Expression), suffered severe depression during his early days with the organization, a mental state partially brought on by his work. That led him to study cognitive behavioral therapy, which trains the mind to defang negative, exaggerated thoughts. …
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Antifa Vows to Cancel Jewish Star Michael Rapaport (or Worse)
Michael Rapaport won’t stay silent on Hamas’ barbaric attacks against Israel. The actor, known for memorable turns in “Justified,” “Beautiful Girls” and Netflix’s “Atypical,” has been flexing his social media accounts against Hamas since the terror group’s Oct. 7 attack that killed 1,200 Jews. Day after day. Video after video. Rapaport, like fellow stars Patricia …
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Greg Gutfeld: ‘Advertisers Are Now the Censors’
Greg Gutfeld had to tread carefully this week, a change of pace for the outspoken funny man. Gutfeld appeared on “Stay Free with Russell Brand” and the conversation shifted from Woke Nation to his former Fox News colleague, Tucker Carlson. The host of “Tucker Carlson Tonight” got fired from the cable news juggernaut last April, …
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Disney Suffers Yet Another Cruel Blow
For many consumers, the name Disney is synonymous with animation. And for good reason. Disney animators set the bar absurdly high over the decades, delivering memorable character designs and stunning vistas. The company’s acquisition of Pixar only enhanced that reputation. None of that mattered to the folks behind the Annie Awards. ‘Nimona’ has the most …
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‘Beekeeper’ Takes Out the Trash (Including Hunter Biden?)
Jason Statham’s character in “The Beekeeper” takes his gig literally. He’s a retired military asset who once worked for a secret group of spies dubbed the Beekeepers. And, in his spare time, he’s a beekeeper. If literal action movies are your bag, Statham’s latest is Manna from Heaven. Everyone else will wish the film’s poetic …
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FOX Nation Lures Dennis Miller Out of Semi-Retirement
Dennis Miller never made a formal announcement, but the “Saturday Night Live” graduate stepped back from the spotlight in recent years. Miller signed off from his signature podcast three years ago, Ticketmaster comes up empty on future Miller stand-up appearances and he hasn’t graced Fox News in some time. He expressed disgust with the current …
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‘Mean Girls’ Works Best as Nostalgia Blast
Did we really need another “Mean Girls?” Yes, the Broadway musical inspired by the 2004 film made waves, and that toe-tapping music is part of the new “Mean Girls” remake. Update? Reboot?? Does the label matter? Still, the original holds up so well as a teen angst X-ray that this arrives without purpose. Adding TikTok …
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Jewish Stars Blast Oscar’s Diversity Rules for Leaving Them Out
The minds behind the Oscars care deeply about addressing the diversity divide in Hollywood. That explains the new rules, which kicked in this year, demanding Best Picture nominees check select Identity Politics boxes to qualify for the year’s biggest film honor. Oscar-winner Richard Dreyfuss may have been the only high-profile star to blast the diversity …
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‘History of the World in Six Glasses’ Pours Full Glass of Funny
How much do you think about your favorite beverage, be it a Bud or a steaming cup of tea? FOX Nation reminds us there’s a rich history behind the beer, booze and pop we consume, more than enough to power a six-part TV series. “A History of the World in Six Glasses,” based on the …
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