“Make guys yearn again”: Why young conservative men are taking back “Harry Potter” and “Star Wars”
Some young conservative men are reinterpreting familiar pop-culture characters, turning them into symbols of values they feel have been pushed aside. The trend has drawn criticism from liberals. Anakin Skywalker was an early example. Some men on the right have identified with the character, arguing that young white men are rejected by society while immigrants […]
Wars abroad are delaying affordability, but only temporarily
American households have been dealing with affordability pressures since at least 2022. Things improved considerably through much of last year and into February, but conflicts abroad have set back some of that progress. If the wars in Iran and Ukraine come to an end, the argument goes, costs should begin easing again. The squeeze began […]
‘Star Wars’ producer Kathleen Kennedy chosen to add Hollywood charm to LA Olympics
The Summer Olympics are set to take place in Los Angeles in just two years, and the organizing committee has announced that renowned film producer Kathleen Kennedy will lead the creative direction for the opening and closing ceremonies. Kennedy, an experienced figure in Hollywood, is stepping in for Peter Rice, who has recently taken a […]
Abdul El-Sayed changes his stance on 9/11, criticizes ‘terror’ after previously expressing grief for Afghans who died in US wars
On the 25th anniversary of the 9/11 attacks, Michigan Democratic Senate candidate Abdul El-Sayed emphasized remembering the victims. This comes after previous remarks he made about the Muslim civilians who lost their lives during subsequent US military actions. El-Sayed aimed to honor the day in a conventional way, leading a moment of silence at a […]
George Lucas, the creator of ‘Star Wars,’ shares his thoughts on AI, and his remarks are unexpected.
George Lucas on Audience Expectations and AI in Filmmaking Director George Lucas has shared that he isn’t overly concerned with public opinion. Throughout his career, he’s faced similar criticisms and is now navigating the discussion around artificial intelligence in filmmaking. “It’s progress and it’s the future,” he states. What Defines a Movie? According to Lucas, […]
‘Storage Wars’ Star Darrell Sheets Left Note and Disputed with Son Before Passing
Storage Wars Star Leaves Behind Suicide Note Recently released police documents indicate that Darrell Sheets, known from the show “Storage Wars,” left a suicide note before his passing on April 22 at the age of 67. Authorities discovered a handwritten note in a black basket located in a bathroom closet close to where Sheets was […]
Box Office Recovers Outside of Woke Films (But Not for ‘Star Wars’)
Box Office Recovery: The Shift in Hollywood There’s been a lot of chatter lately, claiming streaming services killed the box office, and that the pandemic was the final nail in the coffin. They even suggested that releasing movies too early for home viewing led to a significant revenue drop. But, well, that’s not quite the […]
Star Wars revival falters as ‘Mandalorian and Grogu’ fails at the box office
At this point, the pattern is almost tedious. Star Wars-related projects have often fallen short of what was anticipated before their release. Seven years after “The Rise of Skywalker,” Disney and Lucasfilm aimed to reinvigorate the franchise with “The Mandalorian” and Grogu. Yet, it became evident yet again that they struggled to grasp what their […]
Trump Refuses to Promise Not to Start Wars to Interviewer. His Message Changed in 2024
Trump Denies Promising War in Interview In an interview with Kristen Welker on “Meet the Press,” President Donald Trump asserted that he never promised to start a war. This statement came months after his decision to send B-2 bombers for attacks on Iran’s enrichment facilities in June 2025, leading to the launch of Operation Epic […]
‘Star Wars’ Director Tony Gilroy Criticizes Team Trump as Traitors While a ‘Star Wars’ Film Fails at the Box Office
Tony Gilroy, the creator of Disney’s Star Wars film and streaming series, criticized what he described as a takeover by “fascists” in America. During his acceptance speech at the Peabody Awards, he compared the Trump administration to a fictional evil empire. When he stepped up to the podium, Gilroy reflected on how, when he began […]