Two totally conflicting stories out of Hollywood today that explain absolutely everything you need to know about how out of touch Hollyweird is with the American mainstream.
From the Associated Press…
BEVERLY HILLS, Calif. (AP) – The gay cowboy romance \”Brokeback Mountain\” positioned itself as a key Oscar competitor Tuesday, roping in seven Golden Globe nominations, including best dramatic picture and honors for actor Heath Ledger and director Ang Lee.
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And now this from the AFP…
Even a much-hyped giant gorilla, a geisha and a schoolboy magician won\’t be able to create a happy ending at the US box office, as Hollywood ends its most disappointing year in nearly two decades. Plunging movie ticket sales, after a string of uninspiring remakes and movie sequels coupled with an explosion of the DVD and video game markets, are keeping audiences at home and have sent Hollywood into a deep existential crisis.
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The leftist filmmakers are totally full of themselves. They continue to make films about what most people consider abnormal behavior. The anti-hero is the new hero. So much for healthy role models. There are those who are doing everything they can to make their abnormal lifestyle choices mainstream through a continued propoganda campaign.
Before anyone starts called me a bigot, racist, homophobe, allow me first to state that I have nothing personal against gay people. I know several people who have made this lifestyle choice. I also know that every single one of them is a confused, hurting individual in need of healing. I do not condemn these people. I feel bad for them. They are attempting to meet a need in their lives and going about it the wrong way. However, there are those who seek to rationalize their behavior by politicizing it and attempting to make it mainstream. A rose by any other name is still a rose. And if 99% of the population choose to do the wrong thing, they would still be wrong. In the same way that adultery, lying, stealing and every other immoral behavior is wrong. It\’s not up for debate. It just is.
On the other hand, Hollywood is in a tizzy wondering what to do about declining box office sales.
Here\’s an idea. Stop making CRAP! Stop with all the ridiculous sequels and remakes! Stop making movies that elevate immorality to virtue status! Make GREAT movies!
I saw Narnia a couple days ago. It was a FANTASTIC film, based on C.S. Lewis\’ classic allegory of Christ. For those who know the gospel story, Narnia retells the story of Christ\’s sacrifice and the redemption of mankind beautifully.
The movie has grossed over $110 million in just four days of release.
Hello Hollywood.. are you listening?
The irony is that Hollywood has been frightened of associating themselves with a wholesome film based on Judeo-Christian values while embracing movies about cowboys that are riding more than horses.
It is a world upside down. As usual, the champions of \”free speech\” will have a hissy that I expressed myself freely.