Ron Howard shares his final message to the ‘divisive’ JD Vance from ‘Hillbilly Elegy’
Ron Howard Weighs in on J.D. Vance’s Persona The director of “Hillbilly Elegy,” a movie about Vice President J.D. Vance’s complex childhood and his journey as a Yale law student, expressed surprise at Vance’s sometimes erratic rhetoric. In a recent conversation with Vulture, Ron Howard shared insights from his extensive experience in the film industry, […]
Actor Gabriel Basso Has No Regrets About Portraying JD Vance in ‘Hillbilly Elegy’: ‘He’s a Cool Dude’
Netflix Night agent Gabriel Basso, starring, said he had no regrets of playing Vice President J. Vance in the 2020 movie. Hillbilly ElegyBased on Vance's 2016 memoirs. “He's a cool man,” said the actor. “Have you ever imagined it while playing?” [Vance] What is he in the White House? AP communication asked Basso in an […]
‘Hillbilly Elegy’ director Ron Howard reacts to J.D. Vance election campaign
Ron Howard won't be voting for JD Vance in the upcoming election. The famed film director, 70, is friends with Vance, 40, who wrote the memoir “Hillbilly Elegy,” which was adapted into a Netflix film by Howard in 2020. But now that Vance is President Donald Trump's running mate in November's presidential election, Howard has […]
‘Hillbilly Elegy’ Director Ron Howard Turns on JD Vance: ‘Surprised and Disappointed’
Ron Howard to Produce J.D. Vance's Bestselling Memoir Hillbilly Elegy The director, who starred in a Hollywood film four years ago, publicly slammed the Republican vice presidential nominee, saying he was “surprised and disappointed” by “the rhetoric I'm reading and hearing.” Promoting his latest film at the Toronto Film Festival EdenRon Howard was asked about […]
Michael Steele on Vance-Walz matchup: 'Hillbilly Elegy against the real hillbilly'
Former Republican National Committee Chairman Michael Steele described the vice presidential contest between Sen. J.D. Vance (R-Ohio) and Minnesota Governor Tim Walz (D) as a showdown between “country bumpkin elegy” and “real country bumpkin.” “I think it’s going to be ‘Hillbilly Elegy’ versus a real hillbilly. It’s going to be Yale versus a guy who […]
The stories we tell: Why JD Vance’s ‘Hillbilly Elegy’ resonates so strongly in today’s America
My belief and experience as a novelist is that stories are the most effective means, perhaps the only means, of moving people. At every juncture in our lives, we seek stories to explain, comfort, and bless. We bond through shared stories, and we choose friends, spouses, jobs, and places to live based on the stories […]
Forget Hillbilly Elegy. This Column Is The Best Thing JD Vance Has Ever Written
Of all the labels you can slap on J.D. Vance, there’s only one the right, left, and center will agree upon: Vance is an exceptional writer. Most readers are familiar with Vance’s memoir, “Hillbilly Elegy,” about his family history and growing up in Appalachia and Middleton, Ohio, a suburb ravaged by drugs, crime, and economic hardship. […]
Hillbilly Elegy: what can the book and movie tell us about JD Vance? | Culture
J.D. Vance, Donald Trump’s new 2024 presidential nominee, wasn’t chosen for his legislative ability. He is a senator from Ohio, and it’s been less than two years since he was elected to his first political office. What Vance does have, apart from his extreme MAGA talking points, is his clear loyalty to Trump and the […]
‘Hillbilly Elegy’ Trends Big on Netflix Following JD Vance VP Pick
Feature film version Hillbilly Elegy The film, directed by Ron Howard and based on the memoir of the same name by J.D. Vance, became a huge hit on Netflix, garnering both attention and ridicule from viewers after it was featured on the app’s landing page. Breitbart News reported that many Netflix users were excited to […]
JD Vance book Hillbilly Elegy skyrockets on video streaming and stores’ backorder lists
Sen. J.D. Vance‘s (R-OH) bestselling memoir, Hillbilly Elegy, has exploded in book sales, alongside the movie, which is based on his book, sitting atop streaming services’ trending lists following former President Donald Trump naming the senator as his 2024 running mate. Vance’s memoir, published by HarperCollins, shares his tough upbringing of living in poverty in […]