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'Nosferatu' Refuses to Hold Anything Back
Robert Eggers’ “Nosferatu” is the real deal, a faithful remake of the landmark silent film, a passionate love letter to horror films as an artform, and a terrifying, intense ride that will rattle even those comfortable with the genre. You have been warned. For everyone else, keep your hands inside the rollercoaster, make sure you’re strapped in and hang on. This one will leave teeth marks. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=nulvWqYUM8k The original 1922 silent film classic of the same name by F.W. Murnau is an unofficial but fairly faithful adaptation of Bram Stoker’s “Dracula.” As in Murnau’s film, the names of the iconic
Joe Rogan: Biden, Harris Like Last Blockbuster Managers
Late-night comedians hid President Joe Biden's cognitive decline until they couldn't a second longer. That happened after Biden's disastrous June 27 presidential debate. The leader looked lost and unable to utter cogent rebuttals. Not Joe Rogan. The Spotify superstar has been warning listeners of Biden's deterioration for some time. The media ignored him. Now, select journalists admit they missed the endless signs of his mental decay. NEW: Former CNN pundit Chris Cillizza apologizes for not reporting on President Biden's mental decline earlier. Total clown. He only cares because his inaction contributed to Trump's win. He had no courage to say
'The View' - From Legal Notes to Blaming the Family Cat
Remember the 'Twinkie Defense?' Former San Francisco County Supervisor Dan White's lawyers said he killed San Francisco Mayor George Moscone and County Supervisor Harvey Milk because he had eaten too many Twinkies and suffered from a 'diminished mental capacity.' White only spent five years in jail as a result. Just a few months ago we saw the 'Knucklehead Defense.' That's when wannabe Vice President Tim Walz explained away his serial lies by calling himself a knucklehead. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=i4zgBFeN_MM According to the Nov. 5 election results, the strategy failed. Now, Whoopi Goldberg has a new variation on this theme. The cat made
'The Brutalist' Falls Short of Epic Status (Barely)
Brady Corbet’s “The Brutalist” opens with a knockout sequence. Toth, an architect (Adrien Brody) who fled his country and arrives in America by boat, emerges outside the seacraft and sees, at a cockeyed angle, the Statue of Liberty. The image also graces the film’s poster. Corbet, who reportedly directed this epic-scaled period drama for around $10 million, takes us into the story with an approach that is as literary as it is demonstratively cinematic. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=GdRXPAHIEW4 We learn that Toth is coming to America in 1947 and begins his new life by working in a furniture store. He awaits the opportunity
Daily Wire's 'Identity Crisis' to Debut on Elon Musk's X
The Daily Wire has proven its films can thrive behind a paywall and in theaters. The 2022 documentary 'What Is a Woman?' rocked the culture without gracing a single movie house. This year's 'Am I Racist?' became the most popular documentary in a decade after hitting theaters nationwide. The conservative platform will release its next film on X, the platform formerly known as Twitter. The Daily Wire revealed 'Identity Crisis' at AmericaFest 2024 LIVE in Phoenix earlier today. The feature casts a withering eye on so-called gender-affirming care for teens and tweens. The teaser shows media personalities like Dr. Phil
Justine Bateman Shames Hollywood Reporter for Fake News
Justine Bateman said we can collectively breathe again following Donald Trump's re-election. Decompressing from walking on eggshells for the past four years. — Justine Bateman (@JustineBateman) November 8, 2024 To THR's credit, the site updated the story and removed the erroneous information. It even included an editor's note, although it didn't fully address the issues with the original reportage. Updated Wednesday, Dec. 18, 11:06 p.m.: An earlier version of this story reported that Bateman is a supporter of Trump. She has not shared support for any presidential candidate in the 2024 election. Why would the site make such a glaring
'The Room Next Door' May Surprise Almodovar Fans
Pedro Almodovar’s “The Room Next Door” immediately sets up its premise. We meet Ingrid (Julianne Moore) signing copies of her new book. Ingrid learns that her dear friend Martha (Tilda Swinton) has been diagnosed with stage 3 cervical cancer. The two rekindle their friendship (some time has passed since they last saw one another) and eventually become roommates. As Martha’s health worsens, she warns Ingrid of what is ahead, specifically that if her door is closed in the morning, it probably means she has died. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=FLHSOFsZICk “The Room Next Door” is Almodovar’s first English-language film. It won the Golden Lion
'Sonic the Hedgehog 3' Gets Double Dose of Jim Carrey
Where would the 'Sonic the Hedgehog' franchise be without Jim Carrey? Chances are the box office numbers would still be sky high, but mostly from tweens and gamers addicted to its high-fructose storytelling. Carrey brings the laughter, the killer punch lines and the slapstick that makes 'Sonic' a treat for all ages. Yeah, he's that good. Still. That's less the case with 'Sonic the Hedgehog 3,' the weakest link in the saga. Yes, Carrey pulls double duty in two funny roles, but the franchise's CGI excess crushes the film's third act. We're talking pancake flat. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=1-1AqB9hOCw Our favorite blue hedgehog
The Seven Worst Movies of 2024
It keeps getting easier to pen 'Worst of' movie lists. Why? Blame a crush of new content platforms, including streaming giants like Netflix, Hulu and Prime Video. The rush to make every IP into a shared universe doesn't help. (That explains one laugh-out-loud entry below.) It's also a by-product of the creative process. Even great artists make missteps. It's impossible to avoid, and they often rebound from their worst efforts. With that charitable thought in mind, consider the seven worst films of 2024. The movies below are in no particular order save the first title. It's so bad it deserves
GOP Donors Ignore Movies at Their Peril
As is boldly apparent, progressives have captured and now maintain a near monopoly on the nation’s institutions. Media Sports News Academia NGOs Publishing The civil service Progressives own most of the major cultural levers, and their philosophy controls them. The recent election has engendered hope of a conservative claw back. The environment is target-rich, but equal in importance among our wayward institutions is the field of entertainment, specifically, film and streaming TV. For too long, Hollywood content engendered something like fear on the right side of the political spectrum. In 2015, I teamed with screenwriter and novelist Roger L. Simon
Michael Moore Won't Condemn UnitedHealthcare CEO Killing - Hollywood in Toto
Turns out Luigi Mangione is a Michael Moore fan. Mangione is accused of killing UnitedHealthcare CEO Brian Thompson in cold blood earlier this month. Mangione had a 'manifesto' in his possession when police arrested him following a tip generated at a Pennsylvania McDonald's restaurant. The alleged killer raged against America's health care system, praising Moore for criticizing the for-profit system in his 2007 documentary 'Sicko.' https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=_XWgw3Ea4WU Now, Moore is responding to a fan who may spend the rest of his days behind bars. The far-Left filmmaker refused to condemn those who rage against America's health care system in a lengthy
'A Complete Unknown' Shreds Music Biopic Formula
James Mangold’s “A Complete Unknown” is one of those musical biopics that gives you what you expect, if not demand, but also manages to be better than the formula typically allows. What formula am I referring to? The one where we meet our down-and-out musician who gets an opportunity to shine before a potential handler (cue the wide-eyed reaction shots of the soon-to-be-manager), followed by rehearsal and concert montages, the second act blow-ups and screaming matches, followed by the third-act redemption, which usually takes place on stage in front of hundreds of screaming fans. Don’t forget the self-conscious dialog that
Justine Bateman: Cancel Culture Is Done, Thank God
Justine Bateman did what some of Hollywood's biggest stars refused to do. She spoke out against Cancel Culture and attacks on free speech across Western culture. 'Justine Bateman is Over Cancel Culture' @USATODAY by @doliver8 https://t.co/F1nTNdwHtz pic.twitter.com/Ni4jZ4UyOg — Justine Bateman (@JustineBateman) November 14, 2024 Now, she's making the podcast rounds to expound on her views. She's spoken to Film Threat, The Bret Easton Ellis Podcast and, most recently, 'Ask Dr. Drew.' Bateman and host Dr. Drew Pinsky explored A.I., free speech and more. The wide-ranging interview touched on cultural issues, like what she called a creative stagnation that took hold
'Gremlins' Remains a Nasty '80s-Era Triumph
Joe Dante’s “Gremlins” isn’t just a seminal work of 1980's pop cinema but a very-dark horror/comedy set at Christmastime. It’s often funny, occasionally sweet but more often a truly nasty piece of work. I mean that latter quality as a compliment. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=GEu13j7hOvQ Billy Peltzer (Zach Galligan) is a kindhearted teen who works at a bank in his Kingston Falls hometown to support his stay-at-home mom (Frances Lee McCain) and Willy Loman crossed with H.G. Wells father (Hoyt Axton). Billy is in love with co-worker Kate ('Fast Times at Ridgemont High' alum Phoebe Cates). A humble life of small victories and
'Day of the Fight' Punches Above Its Weight Class
Jack Huston’s “Day of the Fight” begins with the familiar but becomes something truly special. To be specific, I was emailed a press note from the director that this isn’t a boxing movie but a movie about a boxer. Alright, but to not undersell it, the film does have a great boxing match as its climax. It also earns its place as a sleeper, a boxing movie akin with “Diggstown” (1992) and “Girlfight” (2000). It's a smaller, scrappier, less Hollywood take on a well-established sports genre. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=UtpV_Mwk0ZE In the establishing scenes, we meet boxer Mike Flannigan (Michael Pitt) who we
NY Times: The Woke Movies Era Is Dead
The corporate media, by and large, learned nothing from President-Elect Donald Trump's Nov. 5 victory. No major outlet has circled back to the biggest media scandal of our age - a major political party pretended its leader wasn't diminished by a dementia-like condition. The recent ProPublica scandal proves journalists are still activists first and foremost. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=db6ctm6pco0 Yet signs of change can be seen across the media landscape. The LA Times is looking to hire more right-leaning scribes to bring balance to its hard-Left content. The hosts of 'Morning Joe' paid President-Elect Donald Trump a visit to find something resembling common
Hollywood Resurgence Demands Creative Thinking ... and Fast
It didn't take a genius to predict 'Wicked' fans wouldn't silently sit through the musical's big-screen adaptation. They wanted to sing, loud and proud, and it drove some audience members to distraction. It's bad enough patrons yap through movies like it's their private man cave. Now, amateur crooners are belting out 'Popular' and 'Defying Gravity.' Universal wised up and slated 'sing-a-long' screenings for the musical blockbuster. More than 1,000 theaters across the globe will enjoy special 'Wicked' presentations complete with on-screen lyrics. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=4zRt150ndMw Fans will have to wait until Christmas Day to unwrap that cinematic gift. That's Hollywood - big, lumbering
Sorry, 'Die Hard' Is NOT a Christmas Movie
My new web site boasts just one image and no content. For now. The subject, however, sparks endless social media debate each December. It started as a novel argument for friends and family who light-heartedly joked that “Die Hard,” the greatest action flick (or at least the most influential) of the previous century, is a Christmas movie. Think 'Elf,' 'A Christmas Story' and 'Christmas Vacation.' https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=jaJuwKCmJbY Now this struck me as odd because I perceived these people to be of sound mind. Yet their belief made me think they must be slipping. Eventually their confusion led to my conviction that
How 'The Polar Express' Changed Hollywood Forever
Robert Zemeckis’ “The Polar Express” (2004) represents not only a turning point in the filmmaker’s career but a no-turning-back moment in visual effects. Here was a film that showed us photo-realistic characters and vividly rendered CGI settings in a manner that was uncanny and chilling. Despite the limitations of the 2004 technology, Zemeckis’ film seemed to be a portal into the future, a signpost of caution and wonder that led us to where we are today. The film showed both an over reliance on CGI special effects and, on occasion, a stunning ability to mimic reality. The 1994 “Tales from
Is 'Nosferatu the Vampyre' the Creepiest Count Ever?
Werner Herzog’s “Nosferatu the Vampyre” (1979) is among the most faithful film adaptations of Bram Stoker’s “Dracula.” It’s also one of the strangest. Herzog, Germany’s extraordinary chronicler of natural beauty, human obsession and unorthodox living, made a film that, while dutiful in the way it recreates the well-told vampire tale, is in line with his legendary “Fitzcarraldo” (1982) and others. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=fnJqLNGBAPc Bruno Ganz stars as Jonathan Harker, the real estate agent who has the misfortune of paying a visit to the home of Count Dracula (Herzog regular and legendary actor Klaus Kinski). Harker’s fiancée Lucy (Isabelle Adjani, my favorite living
'Kraven the Hunter' Brings the Laughter (But It's Not a Comedy)
There's a reason Sony released the first eight minutes of 'Kraven the Hunter' before its theatrical bow. It's the best part of the supervillain origin tale. Faint praise alert! Director J.C. Chandor's film isn't as snicker-worthy as Sony's other 2024 dud, 'Madame Web.' But it's close. A pumped-up Aaron Taylor-Johnson looks like the Marvel Comics villain, but he's abandoned by a script that can charitably be described as dopey. Some action sequences pop on cue, suggesting what might have been in more capable hands. When the mayhem wraps the film collapses. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=I8gFw4-2RBM It's Kraven with a 'K,' thank you. So
'Reagan' Producer Shares What Gipper, Trump Have in Common
The biopic “Reagan,” starring Dennis Quaid as the nation’s 40th president, is now available on DVD, Blu-ray and digital on demand. Rob Bluey, president and executive editor of The Daily Signal, interviewed “Reagan” producer Mark Joseph over email to mark the occasion. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=xR6jp1Eenyo Rob Bluey: “Reagan” exceeded box office expectations, earning over $30 million after its Aug. 30 opening. What do you think resonated so strongly with moviegoers? Mark Joseph: It’s very similar to political polling. Our core audience is difficult to poll because they’re not typical moviegoers. So we doubled official predictions by industry experts for that first weekend.
Dylan Goes Electrifying in 'A Complete Unknown'
A young Bob Dylan would be an awkward fit for 2024. The balladeer followed his own, mercurial muse. He defied conventional labels, eager to grow as an artist on his terms. Social media would eat him alive. So would the press. Happily, he came of age during the tumultuous ‘60s, the decade captured in the new biopic “A Complete Unknown.” Timothee Chalamet's sublime turn as the erstwhile Robert Zimmerman makes “A Complete Unknown” an unabashed treat. It’s especially welcome at a time when few artists give a damn about creative freedom. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=FdV-Cs5o8mc&pp=ygUaYSBjb21wbGV0ZSB1bmtub3duIHRyYWlsZXI%3D&pbjreload=102 Based on the book, “Dylan Goes Electric,” “Unknown”
The Best Two-Season Shows of All Time - Hollywood in Toto
Great TV shows that lasted just two seasons is a surprisingly long list. It makes you wonder why good shows fail to attract an audience. Is it ineffective marketing (or a lack thereof)? Did the show not connect with viewers? Whatever the case may be, the following shows are well worth your time even though each ended too soon. 'Counterpart' -- Arguably the best two-season show ever ended on a perfect note. The fascinating sci-fi series starred J. K. Simmons and Olivia Williams as agents caught in a cold war between mirror universes. It's a deep exploration of how global
'Nosferatu' Offers Chills, Thrills but Little Bite
The best horror movies abide by a simple rule. More scares, less monster close-ups. A young Steven Spielberg backed into that approach when his mechanical shark wouldn't behave on the 'Jaws' set. Director Robert Eggers’ “Nosferatu” shelves that conventional wisdom, and his sumptuous update suffers as a result. The auteur’s craftsmanship remains unmatched. Few directors take the care Eggers does with his camera and crew. Everything in this vampire remake looks perfectly dreadful, with a suffocating sense of death and decay. You'll admire 'Nosferatu' without a thirst to watch it again. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=nulvWqYUM8k Once again we’re luxuriating in Bram Stoker’s “Dracula”
'Sing Sing' Soars Above Prison Movie Cliches
Greg Kwedar’s “Sing Sing” takes place in a maximum-security prison and depicts the real Rehabilitation Through the Arts (RTA) program. Prisoners incarcerated at Sing Sing Correctional Facility in New York partake in theatrical productions and actor workshops. It’s been filmed as a pseudo-documentary, with the majority of the running time focusing on the prisoners as they become actors. The driven amateurs struggle and excel with their director to prepare for a production that is an amalgam of genres they created together. Adding to the feel of realism? The film was shot in buildings that used to function as prisons and
Weird! Rachel Zegler's 'Y2K' Tanks at Box Office
Indie horror consistently overperforms at the box office. Recent surprise hits include the 'Terrifier' series, 'MaXXXine' and 'Late Night with the Devil.' Small budgets. Big ROI. Tell that to 'Y2K' and its troubled leading lady. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=P4f9gCTLhYs The A24 studio's latest takes a cheeky look at possible computer glitches at the turn of the century. Many expected a digital disaster of epic proportions. Spoiler alert: It was all hype. It's fine fodder for a movie, particularly a horror comedy starring Rachel Zegler, the biggest star in the relatively unknown cast. Tell that to audiences, who avoided the film for more mainstream
'Speak No Evil' Serves Up Top-Flight Horror Thrills
“Borat” made a splash by proving how relentlessly polite Americans can be. That decency stalks the main couple in “Speak No Evil,” just added to Peacock and available on Blu-ray and VOD platforms. The 2024 shocker grossed $36.9 million at the US box office and snagged mostly positive reviews. The film, a U.S. remake of a Dutch 2022 original, nails the chasm between politeness and pragmatism. Had the main couple embraced the latter the shocking events that unfold would never happen. Instead, we're left with a conventional third act that uses the couple's patience to masterful effect. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=FjzxI6uf8H8 Ben and
Report: Israeli Artists Censored by Hollywood
Entertainment news sites couldn't care less about the new Hollywood Blacklist. Conservatives are routinely canceled for their views. It's undeniable. Just ask James Woods. Yet the same sites decry a handful of stars punished for extreme, pro-Palestinian beliefs. Think Susan Sarandon and 'Scream' alum Melissa Barrera. Melissa Barrera says big acting offers went 'quiet for like 10 months' after she got fired from SCREAM franchise: 'I felt like my life was over.' Now 'Scream' fans tell her: 'What they did to you is so messed up, I’m so sorry that happened!'https://t.co/AbELb9fVga — Zack Sharf (@ZSharf) November 26, 2024 If a
'High Country Murder' Shows Urgent Need for Fresh Voices
In 2021, I was living in sunny Southern California, working in film. My childhood in the mountains of Northern California felt far away. The news of a neighbor’s murder brought me back. Richard “Dick” Grayson Drewry was a cattle rancher who lived in Humboldt County, Ca. He was 85 when he was found murdered, execution-style outside the home his pioneer grandparents built. His murder is unsolved. Article about our new documentary on the unsolved murder of Dick Drewry by ABC Eureka. @keelymbc https://t.co/p0TDKacikF — UNWON - Forgotten America (@americaunwon) December 4, 2024 For years we had seen and felt a
New Media Mocks Hunter Biden While Late Night Sleeps
Hunter Biden is a gift late-night comedians refuse to open. The bedraggled First Son's life could fuel endless monologues. Consider the accusations lobbed against him in recent years: Addiction Sex trafficking Tax evasion Funneling millions to 'The Big Guy' Heck, he even allegedly peddled poop paintings to balance his wobbly budget. What more could late-night satirists want? Had the 50-something Biden had an 'R' next to his name Colbert and co. would spend countless hours mocking him. Instead, they mostly ignore him ... except when they're excusing his pappy's pardon that covered far more than the crimes he's accused of
Why Hollywood's Women's March Won't Get a Sequel
Hollywood starlets donned their finest wool hats during President Donald Trump's first months in office. Stars like Jane Fonda, Miley Cyrus, Scarlett Johansson, Madonna, Jessica Chastain, Cher and more took part in early 2017 marches to protest Trump's election. The real estate mogul faced serial accusations of sexual impropriety, but voters looked past the allegations. Madonna made the most news, sharing how she dreamed of blowing up the White House, presumably with Trump inside. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=87uZ_atahP8 It was part of Hollywood's raucous anti-Trump movement. The sequel-happy industry may be ripe for an encore given Trump's electoral victory Nov. 5. Don't bet
Late-Night 'Losers' - Hollywood Reporter Mocks Colbert and Co.
Variety, The Hollywood Reporter, The Wrap and Deadline have late-night TV's back. Always. The entertainment sites never fact-check the liberal talkers, nor do they wonder why so many of their yuks are aimed at one party. That's especially true when the other party holds the White House for four full years. The assembled sites also regurgitate their gags regularly. Call it a symbiotic relationship. 'I'm just doing whatever I can to help' – Jimmy Kimmel chats with THR about the upcoming election at the 2024 #Emmys pic.twitter.com/ZOV4WUCe9o — The Hollywood Reporter (@THR) September 15, 2024 That status came to an
'The Order' Doesn't Take the Trump Bait
Here come the White Supremacists. Really. “The Order” takes its name from the ‘80s hate group that killed radio star Alan Berg and robbed banks to fund its tortured plans. It’s perfect fodder for storytellers to push the “Trump Is Hitler” card, or at least uncork a few story-stopping lectures. Instead, “The Order” keeps to the facts. Mostly. It’s a smart, absorbing detective thriller powered by Jude Law. There’s only one indirect Trump reference, and the film fumbles it. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=pPZaOB4ea-0 FBI agent Terry Husk (Law) is no stranger to KKK-infused violence. He suspects a string of bombings in the Pacific
'Snow White' Trailer Draws Hysterical Reactions
'Snow White' is ready for her close-up. That's a huge relief for Team Disney. The Mouse House bumped the film's release from March 2024 to March 2025 following production hiccups, the Hollywood strikes and self-induced PR nightmares. It started with Snow White herself, Rachel Zegler, trashing the source material as dated and hopelessly unwoke. The digital backlash proved swift and furious. Next, a leaked set photo revealed 'dwarfs' who looked average in height, inspiring more online mockery. Disney went back to the drawing board, creating CGI dwarfs to replace the actors in question. Now, finally, the official 'Snow White' trailer
Trump Effect: Stewart, Rowling, Spacey Go Against Woke Tide
President-Elect Donald Trump hasn't taken the oath of office yet, but he's already had a pop culture impact. One late-night comic pushed partisanship aside to speak actual truth to power. Progressive host Jon Stewart railed against President Joe Biden's blanket pardon for son Hunter Biden from his 'Daily Show' perch. “I didn’t know pardons covered crimes you ‘may have’ commited. I’m surprised Biden didn’t include the phrase ‘on Earth 1 or any of the Earths in the multi-verse,’” he said. Progressive stars have fled the free speech confines of X for the fledgling Bluesky platform following Trump's re-election. The list
'Nightbitch' Wallows in Woke's Fading Embers
Motherhood can be a, well, you know the word. Sleepless nights Endless feedings Crying jags that go on and on and on “Nightbitch” honors that thankless truth with a twist. What if an overwhelmed, first-time mother felt an animalistic urge that helped her cope with those realities? We’re talking claws, hair and a taste for flesh. It’s a sharp satirical gimmick, and casting Amy Adams as said momma is a wise choice. What writer/director Marielle Heller does with the premise is darn near criminal. Oh, and it’s woke to the core in the worst of ways. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=2K9nD-Wq1pc Adams stars as
Tim Dillon Slams Arrogant Thanksgiving Day Liberals
It's not always easy to tell when Tim Dillon is telling the truth on his signature podcast. The rebel comic walks the line between reality and farce. To be more accurate, he sometimes stomps all over it. He might play devil's advocate one moment, then unleash a truth bomb the next. It's still hard to hear his post-Thanksgiving episode without coming to one conclusion. Dillon's Thanksgiving Day guests insulted the people who made him rich. And he wasn't pleased about it. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=if04NMat9_4 Dillon danced around the subject, mocking the cold food served at his holiday soiree and other adjacent complaints.
Why Are So Many Christmas Movies Set in Chicago?
Having spent the last two months studying Christmas movies, I’ve been imparted with a renewed understanding of one of the more understudied aspects of film criticism. I’m currently writing a 10-part series for Geeks Under Grace exploring what I call the “True Meaning of Christmas movies.' It's a remarkably difficult thing to DEFINE the concept of yuletide films. There is no shared definition (ergo the 'Die Hard' debates), but we do observably react to Christmas movies in unusual ways, as almost more of a liturgical tradition than a normal film. However, an under-appreciated reality of Christmas movies is something I
Trump Effect: Sean Penn Demands Diversity of Opinion
Justine Bateman spoke for many when she said she can finally breathe again after Election Day. 'Family Ties' star @JustineBateman says Trump's election lifted 'suffocating cloud' on free speech: 'There's room for all opinions. There's room for all thoughts,' Bateman says https://t.co/PewjHySrCv — Tammy Bruce (@HeyTammyBruce) November 17, 2024 The American people spoke loud and clear. It's time to turn the page from the Biden administration. Donald Trump 2.0, Bateman said, would let people speak their minds without fear of retribution. That's how culture was in the 1980s, when Bateman rose to fame via 'Family Ties.' We'll have to wait