Comments on: Could Hollywood Slump Provide Opening for Conservatives?

By: David S

David S — Mon, 02 Mar 2009 08:13:19 +0000

Your friend is wrong, as attendance is up at theaters.

Conservative movies don’t do well, which is why you see so few of them.

Peace.

By: Dave D

Dave D — Mon, 02 Mar 2009 04:25:00 +0000

It will only provide an opening if they don’t suck. Propaganda is propaganda, be it conservative or liberal. We need less of it and more good films, period.

By: RAP

RAP — Sun, 01 Mar 2009 08:15:36 +0000

Hollywood made patriotic movies in the 30’s. Really. Hollywood was riddled with Communists in the 30’s. The patriotic movies they made were intended to drag the U.S. into the fight against Fascism and save Stalin’s butt.

By: G Alston

G Alston — Sun, 01 Mar 2009 00:59:27 +0000

Wierd, I just read in the paper that movie attendance is way up for the winter period, just like the depression years. And the boxofficemojo site seems to corroborate. Who knew?

So much for your premise, Pam. Tough to beat actual data with mere opinion.

By: Seerak

Seerak — Sat, 28 Feb 2009 19:06:13 +0000

Maybe I will buy a new copy of Atlas Shrugged.

You may have to hunt a bit for your copy, as “Atlas” is selling like ammunition these days.

Does anyone remember what was done to “Starship Troopers”? I’m hoping “Atlas” doesn’t get made by the current rights holders; I have every reason to believe they will screw it up. It’s only a question of whether it will be done from incompetence, or malice.

By: Barbara

Barbara — Sat, 28 Feb 2009 18:53:51 +0000

Remember when Disney meant wholesome family entertainment? Not any more.
John Wayne you knew what it was before entering the theater.

I miss those day. Last move I was was Marley and Me. It was over ten years before that.
I hate going to the theaters, the surround a sound is way to high and I leave with a horrible headache.

By: anonguy

anonguy — Sat, 28 Feb 2009 17:46:06 +0000

I’m sorry… “An American Carol” is the equivalent of eating vegetables. It’s a transparent political satire with a “Roger Moore” type as the protagonist. I don’t want to see this with my limited time and funds.

I also question the bashing of Mr. Moore, which is not my conservative value. I’d rather ignore him in my entertainment since he is plainly a demagogue.

By: Gail S

Gail S — Sat, 28 Feb 2009 05:15:23 +0000

Great article and great comments. Like the other Gail posting here, I also saw “An American Carol” and “Marley and Me”, no others.

I used to buy a lot of DVD’s, but have stopped. In fact I’m boycotting everything liberal. I used to have all windmill generated electricity, and paid the premium price because I believe in pursuing all energy sources. But after Pelosi refused to allow the American Energy Act to come to the floor for a vote in July, I switched to cheaper standard, fossil fuel energy. Next year, I will not buy season tickets for the theater. Nothing liberal, not a cent. I will be contributing to every conservative and/or Republican candidate running for State Governor, or national office. That is where my extra money and entertainment dollars will go. When I feel that our government is in American hands again, I will resume entertainment…but not the anti-American ka-ka that Hollywood has been foisting off on us for decades.

Maybe I will buy a new copy of Atlas Shrugged.

Best regards to all,

By: rachel

rachel — Sat, 28 Feb 2009 00:53:43 +0000

I don’t even go to the movies anymore…not for a long time. I don’t care for the culture of Hollywood and refuse to contribute a dime of mine to the dumbing down and/or the amoralizing of America. They can all go straight to hell as far as I am concerned.

By: RobertS

RobertS — Fri, 27 Feb 2009 15:35:15 +0000

Is it just me, or is television (cable, in particular) not responding with fare that is more watchable than what we are offered by the traditional movie industry? “The Closer,” “Burn Notice,” “Monk,” -even the comedy “Psych.” These shows all portray good guys versus bad guys – and the good guys come out ahead. And there is a lightness about them that doesn’t dpress the viewer. We don’t go to the movies at all any more. (Too expensive and insulting to our values) – but there seems to be a growing number of entertaining TV shows to watch.