‘Pretty Woman’ At 30: Why The Ultimate Capitalist Rom-Com Wouldn’t Fly In Today’s Hollywood
‘Pretty Woman’ is celebrating its 30th anniversary this week, but there’s even more reason to watch the classic film again (and again) during self-isolation. It’s the ultimate capitalist rom-com.
Action-Packed ‘Spenser Confidential’ Is A Riot, But The Books Are Still Better
Netflix’s ‘Spenser Confidential’ is a riot. If you like this go at the Spenser character, the original book version is a must-read.
‘The Hunt’ Is Not About Liberals Killing Conservatives, It’s Funny Bipartisan Satire
As we enter a year in which the madness on all sides will rise to a fever pitch, ‘The Hunt’ may be the cold shower we all desperately need.
Max Von Sydow Was Film’s Father And Grandfather To Us All
We need heroes who will face death fearlessly and keep their eyes on eternity. In Max von Sydow’s roles as an aged oracle, that is what he did.
After Distributing Films In China, Producer-Turned-Author Reveals Hollywood Complicity
Chris Fenton spent years on the front lines of Hollywood’s controversial relationship with China. Now he wants to tell his story. Few in the industry have been willing to do the same, making his project a rare break in the silence.
As Polls Open On Super Tuesday, Here’s The Media America Is Consuming
If politics is downstream of culture, it’s well worth examining the media we’re marinating in as ballots are cast on Super Tuesday.
Podcast: Ross Douthat On How We Became Victims Of Our Own Success
New York Times columnist Ross Douthat joins host Ben Domenech to discuss his new book “The Decadent Society: How We Became the Victims of Our Own Success.”
Netflix’s New Metrics Are Good But Not Good Enough
Netflix on Monday rolled out a feature that purports to show the top 10 most popular shows and series on a daily basis.
New Film Gives Sonic The Hedgehog A Bonus Life
A film-length Sonic origin story was long overdue, and the best part of the movie was Jim Carrey as the villain.
Box Office Data Prove It Wasn’t Men Who Tanked ‘Birds Of Prey’
The shortcomings of the woke ‘Birds of Prey’ film showed that Hollywood has yet to learn its lesson that audiences want to be entertained, not lectured.
Oscars 2020 Recap: Ratings Dive, Biggest Snubs, And Best Films
On this episode of the Federalist Radio Hour, our hosts break down the biggest winners and losers of this year’s Academy Awards ceremony.
2020 Oscars: Netflix Underperforms, ‘Parasite’ Sweeps, Joaquin Phoenix Stands Up For Cows
Without a host for the second straight year, the 2020 Oscars were neither aggressively boring nor especially memorable.
20 Inspiring And Intriguing Films To Look Forward To In 2020
It’s getting harder to find anything beyond sequels and franchise action films in theaters. Keep an eye out for these 20 under-the-radar releases, including many on streaming services.
Why ‘Once Upon A Time’ Deserve Best Picture At This Year’s Oscars
Hollywood doesn’t have a higher honor to give and until Congress starts bequeathing medals to dorky gangster directors for perfect movies, the Oscar will have to do.
‘Miss Americana’ Is Taylor Swift’s Affirmation She’s Using Her Platform For Politics
‘Miss Americana’ is really about how Taylor Swift got woke, and considering her astronomical popularity among young people, conservatives should think twice before shrugging off her potential influence.
Study Undercuts Hollywood Whining About Moviegoers’ Racism And Sexism
Released ahead of Oscars weekend, a new study suggests Hollywood may harbor some unwarranted concerns about moviegoers.
Director Of Powerful New Clarence Thomas Documentary Opens Up: ‘He Just Got Tired Of Having His Story Distorted’
‘It’s a classic story of going from dire poverty in the segregated South to the highest court of the land, including many spiritual and intellectual twists and turns.’
Through ‘Star Trek: Picard’ And Beyond, Patrick Stewart Chases ‘Something Bigger’
Not much is bigger than the Star Trek universe. ‘Picard’ is more than the continuation of one man’s journey. It’s the movement of a narrative that spans and inspires generations.
What ‘The Grudge’ Reveals About The Effects Of Western Religion On Horror Culture
While ‘The Grudge’ will probably appeal only to those who are already fans of the franchise, it presents an excellent juxtaposition between Japanese and American horror films.
‘The Gentlemen’ Takes On Oversensitive Pajama Boys With Humor
Through a strange series of comic circumstances, Guy Ritchie’s new heroes band together against mysterious enemies in the first marijuana heroism movie.
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