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Amazon Studios’ New ‘Playbook’ Makes It Official: Diversity – Not Talent, Skill or Merit – Is What Now Matters in Entertainment
Michael McCaffrey rt.com Michael McCaffrey is a writer and cultural critic who lives in Los Angeles. His work can be read at RT, Counterpunch and at his website mpmacting.com/blog. He is also the host of the popular cinema podcast Looking California and Feeling Minnesota. The document is
The Case FOR the ‘They Are Us’ Film
Bryce Edwards Victoria University of Wellington – Te Herenga Waka democracyproject.nz Dr Bryce Edwards is Political Analyst in Residence at Victoria University of Wellington. He is the director of the Democracy Project. Despite the avalanche of feelings expressed against the They Are Us film being made – something that blogger Martyn
The Case AGAINST the ‘They Are Us’ Film
Bryce Edwards Victoria University of Wellington – Te Herenga Waka democracyproject.nz Dr Bryce Edwards is Political Analyst in Residence at Victoria University of Wellington. He is the director of the Democracy Project. The last week has been full of debate over plans to make a film about the 2019 terrorist
‘The Reason I Jump’ Is a Stunning Film (& Not Just for Parents of Autistic Youngsters) That Leaves Us All Asking ‘What’s Normal?’
Damian Wilson rt.com Damian Wilson is a UK journalist, ex-Fleet Street editor, financial industry consultant and political communications special advisor in the UK and EU. The new documentary on five autistic teens is a revelation offering unparalleled insight into the condition in a way that has never been captured
Taxpayers Are Set to Pay for Hollywood Propaganda
Taxpayers’ Union Taxpayers could fork out millions in subsidies for a new film about Prime Minister Jacinda Ardern’s response to the Christchurch mosque shootings. It’s been reported that the production team intends to apply for a Screen Production Grant from the New Zealand Film Commission. If Jacinda Ardern
Whadda ’bout Me?
Information Satire The Hollywood Regurgitator has an article today discussing a new movie to be made about Jacinda Ardern. With a working title “Whadda ’bout me?” it closely follows Ardern as the tragic events of June 11th through 14th, 2021 unfold, during which depressing times the New Zealand prime minister
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Who’s Next?
Rodney Hide bassettbrashandhide.com Rodney Hide is former ACT Party leader, and Minister in the National-ACT Government from 2008 to 2011 The denunciations are coming so thick and so fast it’s impossible to keep up. Making the movie “They Are Us” dramatising saintly Prime Minister Jacinda Ardern should put
Faces of the Day
The producer of a movie about the Christchurch terror attacks in New Zealand has pulled out of the project after mounting criticism over the film. Philippa Campbell apologised for her involvement and said she had not realised the hurt the film would cause. […] “I have listened to the concerns raised
‘Cousins’ the Movie
Lindsay Mitchell lindsaymitchell.blogspot.com Lindsay Mitchell has been researching and commenting on welfare since 2001. Many of her articles have been published in mainstream media and she has appeared on radio,tv and before select committees discussing issues relating to welfare. Lindsay is also an artist who works under
The Heroes the Film Should Be About
Sometimes words fail me. But not this time. I’m incensed. “They Are Us” an “inspirational story about the young leader’s response to the tragic events.” Now let me think, is it about the two police officers who responded with outstanding bravery when they apprehended a terrorist on a
‘Coming 2 America’: A Woke Joke Falls Flat
Gabriel Andrade mercatornet.com Gabriel Andrade is assistant professor of medicine at Ajman University, in the United Arab Emirates. His main area of research is Ethics and Psychology in a medical context, as well as the analysis of cultural phenomena from a psychological and philosophical perspective. Coming 2 America Directed
Face of the Day
Rose Byrne is about to get political in her latest role. The Australian actress, 41, has been cast as New Zealand Prime Minister Jacinda Ardern in upcoming film They Are Us. Fans will see a different side of the Bridesmaids star as she plays the political leader in the wake
Filmmakers Take Aim at Lockdowns in ‘Follow the Science’ Documentary
Rebecca Day fee.org Rebecca Day is an independent musician and writer, and enjoys applying the principles of Austrian economics to her businesses. More information about her music and writing can be found at thefreemarketmusician.com. For the arts industry, 2020 was an unprecedented year. Musicians saw incomes instantly wiped