Tariffs on Movies by Trump Benefit U.S. Workers Affected by Hollywood’s Outsourcing
Trump’s suggestion of a 100% tariff on films from outside the US has garnered support from some Hollywood workers affected by foreign competition. Retired visual effects artist Dave Rand noted that he and others began to voice concerns over a decade ago, as tax incentives led to job losses to countries like Canada. “I thought […]
Review of Seeking Mavis Beacon – exploring a Black woman in tech who was never real | Movies
When computers were just starting to become popular, Mavis Beacon emerged as a symbol for many children learning IT skills. Her name appeared on numerous software editions, often alongside an image of a smiling Black woman, showcasing typing through engaging lessons and games. For Black students, this was particularly impactful, offering them representation and inspiration. […]
Trump requested a full 100% tariff on foreign movies just one day after Jon Voight suggested ‘limited’ tariffs.
Just a day after meeting actor Jon Voight, President Donald Trump unveiled a 100% tariff on the film “I’ve Come In Our Country, Born in Our Country,” while also discussing ideas to revive film production within the United States. Voight, known for his roles in classics like Midnight Cowboy and Heat, has been designated as […]
Trump Advocates for Full Tariffs on Imported Films: ‘We Want American-Made Movies Again’
President Donald Trump has announced plans to bolster the U.S. film industry by imposing 100% tariffs on all films made outside the country. This move comes as Hollywood grapples with significant challenges, particularly in the wake of the pandemic. Trump argues that these tariffs are necessary for national security, pointing to foreign governments’ attempts to […]
Peg o’ My Heart review – Hong Kong’s chaotic dream existence is the centerpiece of a Lynchian thriller | Movies
A group of teenagers trembles in a collapsed tenement. Nearby, a double-decker bus teeters over a serene bay. An uncoordinated middle-aged couple meanders through busy streets, wrapped up in their own world. Nick Cheung’s latest film, his fourth, presents a torrent of dreamlike images. It explores the chaos and emotional turmoil that erupted after the […]
Trump proposes a full tariff on international movies.
President Trump has proposed imposing 100% tariffs on foreign films, arguing that “cooperative efforts” from other nations that lure away filmmakers pose a risk to national security. According to Trump, “The American film industry is rapidly declining. Other countries provide numerous incentives that draw filmmakers and studios away from the US. Hollywood, along with several […]
After 97 Years, Oscars Academy Finally Requires Voters to Watch All Nominated Movies
For 97 years, members of the Academy of Motion Pictures were allowed to vote for films they didn’t care about watching. This new rule, which monitors all movies in all categories voters vote for, will come into effect in time for 98th Academy Awards Ceremony Next March. “In procedural changes, academy members must watch all […]
Movies and TV Productions Rapidly Fleeing California to Film Outside USA
Film and TV productions are fleeing California thanks to the high taxes and unfavorable working conditions of the production. Democrat government’s Gavin News appears to have stopped the Exodus. The production has been steadily leaving California for over a decade as costs were filed in Los Angeles or elsewhere in California, and the recent catastrophic […]
Ian McKellen and Patrick Stewart to reprise X-Men roles in new Avengers film | Superhero movies
Patrick Stewart and Ian McKellen will be recreating the role of X-Men in Avengers: Doomsday. Marvel kicked off Live stream Today we're releasing a long list of actors who will be appearing in the first Avengers film of six years. The pair joins Black Panther actors Letitia Wright, Winston Duke and Tenok Feltamezia. Thor's Chris […]
Irena’s Vow review – the extraordinary tale of a real-life Holocaust rescuer | Movies
hEre is an extraordinary, true, real story. For more than two years during World War II, a teenager named Irene Gut kept 12 Polish Jews safe from the Nazis hidden underground just below their boss, a Nazi officer. After the war, Gut moved to America, and until the mid-1970s he never spoke a word about […]