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Big Hollywood : Marvel Studios Now Making the Lazy Comic Cash-Ins It Was Founded to Replace

Sun, 29 Jan 2012 05:54:07 +0000

I was very disappointed to learn Mark Ruffalo would replace Ed Norton. Norton was excellent as Bruce Banner, and The Hulk was great. Besides, Ruffalo has the appearance and slurred speech of a hobo. I can't imagine him trying to play a brilliant scientist. Thor and Captain America were much weaker than Iron Man and The Hulk (though Helmsworth worked out surprisingly well), Scarlett Johannson was awful in Iron Man 2, Samuel Jackson is overrated, and Mark Ruffalo will be in it. But, I still have some hope for The Avengers. It seems Marvel wants to make sure their movies are no better than their comics.

Big Government : A Call For Unity at CPAC 2012; We All Must Find Common Ground

Mon, 23 Jan 2012 21:49:17 +0000

Unity with what or whom? Unity with Democrats? Why not? Too Liberal? But unity with RINO's is okay? That's what got us into trouble in the first place. The Republican party needs us conservatives more than we need it.

Big Hollywood : Volokh Conspiracy: James Garner Set An Example of Manliness

Sun, 25 Dec 2011 14:50:32 +0000

Nazism is a form of Socialism. The very name "Nazi" means National Socialist. As everyone knows, Socialism is Leftist. It's really very simple... ya Leftie.

Big Hollywood : Volokh Conspiracy: James Garner Set An Example of Manliness

Sun, 25 Dec 2011 14:40:01 +0000

"Are you aware that an actor is just repeating words written on a page?" Of course, I am. Why do you ask? The words I wrote, which you must have read say, I came across episode 8 of season 4 in which Nazism is represented as "right-wing" and "conservative". It still makes me sick. To whom do I assign blame? In fact, the ridiculous lines to which I referred were not uttered by James Garner, but rather by Louis Gossett, Jr. And in my comment, I didn't assign blame for it to anyone. Not to Garner, not to Gosset, not even to the writers. Reading is fundamental. And it's easy to talk about tolerance and respect.

Big Hollywood : Volokh Conspiracy: James Garner Set An Example of Manliness

Sat, 24 Dec 2011 23:06:55 +0000

Nazism is German National SOCIALISM. As a matter of historical fact, Nazis were, and are, Leftists similarly to Communists and modern-day Democrats and all others who reject liberty and promote tyranny. It's true, you can occasionally find a Conservative or a Republican who is as intolerant and vicious as a Democrat. But, the survival of the Democratic Party, in its current form, actually depends on racism, violence, threats of violence, and voter fraud.

Big Hollywood : Volokh Conspiracy: James Garner Set An Example of Manliness

Sat, 24 Dec 2011 22:33:24 +0000

Rockford Files is one of my favorite TV shows not only because Jim Rockford is such a likable guy, but also because of the regular ensemble with whom he interacts in a very real way. I had recently been viewing the episodes in chronological order, when I came across episode 8 of season 4 in which Nazism is represented as "right-wing" and "conservative". It still makes me sick.

Big Hollywood : Grading Television's Female Police Officers

Sat, 3 Dec 2011 15:53:29 +0000

I used to enjoy "Castle" regularly, but Stana Katic's is one of the most unrealistic cop portrayals I've ever seen. "Kate" comes across extremely unprofessional. Almost like "Twilight" with a badge. Or a darker "Charlie's Angels".

Big Hollywood : Top Ten Most Overrated Actors/Actresses of All Time

Mon, 21 Nov 2011 15:48:03 +0000

I find it hard to believe anyone considers Clooney, DiCaprio, or Murray as 'great' actors. There's no reason for it. You got funny jokes, wiseguy. But Lost in Translation was a good movie, and well-acted by Murray. Did you watch it on your iPod? Maybe his performance was lost in.. nevermind. I think DeNiro and Pacino belong on this list. Kudos for the rest, especially (yawn) Streep. P.S. Nicholson was lots of fun in one of my favorites: Going South.

Big Hollywood : 'Beautiful Girls': The Greatest Conservative Movie You Haven't Seen

Sat, 13 Aug 2011 15:08:45 +0000

When even the movie's example of a 'good' man, Mo, is portrayed as having surrendered to his woman rather than as a victor over his childishness, it must be acknowledged that Leftist feminism saturates the otherwise Conservative message. It might also be fairly observed that the soliloquies by Gina and Paul are delivered a bit haltingly. But these are only noticeable in the context of brilliant execution overall. Beautiful Girls is an underrated classic.

Big Hollywood : Tea Party Is the Punk Rock Movement of Politics

Wed, 3 Aug 2011 18:16:06 +0000

No you have it backwards. It's the Democrats who are the source of ugly, self-indulgent, talentless noise.

Big Hollywood : Michelle Obama Pushes for Better Treatment of Military in Hollywood

Wed, 13 Jul 2011 17:23:59 +0000

The Left is surely well aware they will need the support of the military if they continue in their current direction.

The Heritage Foundry : Federalism Guarantees States Key Role in Controlling Immigration

Sat, 25 Jun 2011 14:59:46 +0000

I believe Rhode Island was already enforcing immigration law before any of the other states mentioned in the article. Perhaps it gets a pass from the multiculturalists because it's is otherwise such a "Liberal" state.

Big Hollywood : Russell Crowe Goes on Anti-Circumcision Twitter-Rant

Fri, 10 Jun 2011 17:41:14 +0000

“Who are you to correct nature?” I wonder if he says that to his 'transgender' friends or to any LGBT group.

Big Government : Why it Can Be Valuable to Carry a Gun and a Recorder

Tue, 17 May 2011 23:55:55 +0000

"Ignorance of the law is no excuse." The cop(s) involved ought to be forced to face the consequences of their illegal actions.

Big Hollywood : Amy Adams Cast as Lois Lane in Superman Reboot

Tue, 29 Mar 2011 13:49:31 +0000

I've become a fan of Ms. Adams. Most actresses seem to struggle when asked to play a character who is not a whore. Adams does not emit an aura of dissolution and sexual savvy as so many actors and actresses do. It is a refreshing relief to see any character convincingly portrayed with honesty and integrity. Adams is one of only a few who are capable of doing it.

Big Peace : Hey Lebron: You're Not In Combat!

Mon, 28 Mar 2011 03:30:00 +0000

“And you are not the first athlete to compare sports to war; athletes to warriors; games to battle. I don’t mean to single you out. But it is time to stop those comparisons.” This is the commendable part of Schwerdt's tantrum. Not only is James not the first to use the metaphor, but it's surely older than he is. Where has Schwerdt been all his life? James means nothing to me. I've never followed the NBA. But Schwerdt does mean to single him out. It's just a metaphor. It's a lame metaphor, to be sure. I don't know anything about LeBron James, but if he's a bad person, it isn't because of this.

Big Hollywood : Television's New Not-So Red, White and Blue Wonder Woman

Tue, 22 Mar 2011 00:52:54 +0000

She looks like she's never worn heels before. She has a much bigger lasso!

Big Hollywood : Concerned With Muslims, Gay Activists Cancel Parade in England

Thu, 17 Mar 2011 01:35:20 +0000

They cancelled the parade because their afraid of Muslims. Voila: 'Islamophobia'.

Big Hollywood : This Week's 'Castle' Episode Misunderstood as Anti-Christian, Pro-Muslim

Fri, 4 Mar 2011 02:06:31 +0000

"Obviously"? Isn't that at least a bit hyperbolic? The fact is I've watched most, if not all, episodes of Castle. One of the several reasons I enjoy the show is because of its scarcity of political commentary. But, in the episode in question, jihadists (the bad guys) were not the terrorists (the bad guys).... obviously.

Big Hollywood : This Week's 'Castle' Episode Misunderstood as Anti-Christian, Pro-Muslim

Thu, 3 Mar 2011 00:46:30 +0000

I agree with your assessment about this particular episode, but it must also be observed that 'Castle' like nearly all other shows refuses to portray the bad guys as the bad guys.