Posted on 01/21/2018 8:42:10 AM PST by rktman
Conservatives constantly complain about Hollywood … often for very good reasons.
The industry’s voice is almost uniformly liberal. Major stars (like Amy Schumer and Michael Shannon) talk down to Red State denizens in the ugliest ways possible. Films often mock or denigrate the U.S. Military (think Redacted for a glaring Exhibit A).
Liberal messages abound in many films and TV shows. Consider the “resistance” themes lurking within Supergirl and Agents of S.H.I.E.L.D. Sites like NewsBusters cover this terrain aggressively. Tinsel Town gives the site’s writers plenty of fodder.
Hollywood also hasn’t captured the heroism displayed by U.S. troops in Afghanistan.
Enter 12 Strong.
The Jan. 19 release tells the amazing true story of the Horse Soldiers. These brave Green Berets were the first U.S. boots on the ground in war-torn Afghanistan after terrorists killed 3,000-plus Americans on Sept 11, 2001.
Modern day heroes Major Mark Nutsch and Chief Warrant Officer Robert Pennington are played by Chris Hemsworth and Michael Shannon, respectively. Some of the facts have been changed for dramatic purposes (including the aforementioned heroes’ names). The thrust of the mission remains accurate and compelling.
The film should be red meat to conservatives. It’s patriotic and lacks the kind of pearl clutching seen in some war movies. The Taliban is depicted in the cruelest way possible, reflecting the truth behind the barbaric group. It’s also apolitical to the core.
(Excerpt) Read more at newsbusters.org ...
You’re welcome. Shannon’s comments were indeed unforgivable.
The movie features zero green on blue kills.
It’s a hobby that our xenophobic “allies” there have long maintained.
These are the men Rummy stood at the podium and almost cried as he said how damned proud he was of them
Why should I believe that Hollyweird would produce anything positive about anything
Plus you can’t tell me that Trump haters are going to do a faithful job
But my opinion is different. I go to movies for entertainment, not for critical acclaim or political argument. An escape from the isolation of living in the country on a cattle farm. It is a welcome respite from the hard work on the farm.
I don't read reviews or go based on how "perfect" a movie is. If it is entertaining, it has done its job for me.
But for those who don't like Hollywood or certain actors or or an imperfect storyline or "just because", I think you are missing an excellent movie telling a story that most Americans don't even know about.
It is about American troops motivated by the attacks on 9/11, patriotic to their country and willing to give their lives to protect our freedoms. Against all odds of surviving and returning home, these 12 men miraculously all survived and accomplished their mission in a mere three weeks when their commanders thought it would take two years. Al-Qauda has publicly stated that the key battle in the film was their worst defeat ever.
This movie is very patriotic and sends a positive message to the young men and women of America that joining the military is a noble cause. Even though it is a shoot-em-up war movie, it is uplifting and reflects America in a good light. Something to be proud of.
I saw the movie Friday afternoon at a matinee after I finished a medical appointment at the VA in the big city. I thought it was excellent. The mostly older folks in the audience gave the movie a round of applause when it ended. It brought tears to my eyes at certain times. It was an excellent movie. I recommend it highly.
Toto stupidly cites the success of The Passion and Fireproof...both indepently produced because Hollyweird wouldn’t touch them
Took my daughter, rather she took me, to see the 15th ?anniversary of `Spirited Away’ a few years ago, a DVD movie we watched together more than once when she was a sprout.
She wanted popcorn and drink. I look at the `menu’: two small drinks and popcorn: $20+. Gal in the paper hat asked me if she could help me. Curmudgeon that I am replied `No. Not at those prices.’
Better looking version of me agreed going to Culvers for Butterburgers later for the same $$ made more sense. I doubt the gnosh food has gotten any cheaper since my last visit.
I saw it the other day and I thought it was lame.
The author cites two very profitable movies that were made without Hollyweird money....because no one there thought them worthwhile
Then Hollyweird comes out with its version of some Bible movies and they tank because they stink and are irreligious
“. I doubt the gnosh food has gotten any cheaper since my last visit.”
Probably hasn’t,but why people feel the need to eat in a movie puzzles me.
I haven’t eaten at a movie since I was a child.
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Thanks for your assessment. Now get back to them cows. And, thanks for your service. Going to the VA Tuesday.
Jumanji kicked it’s butt landing in first place again. Oh well Conservatives never learn. Is it any wonder that Hollywood doesn’t make conservative movies, they won’t go as proved on this thread actually. Complaining is easier just like Republicans in Congress who can’t lead anything at all but can punch their chest like they are something while in the minority.
The burgers were excellent. Make sure you biographers put that in the book on my life that you’re writing.
Chapter 9. tumblindice goes to the movies
I wait until a movie I want to see hits the Dollar (now $2) Theater.
$2 for the ticket and $10.50 for a large buttered popcorn and large drink. Free refills on the drink and popcorn.
I like sitting in a theater and I just really go for the bag of buttered popcorn.
I see about 1 movie every 6 weeks or so. One of my vices.
Oh, and I go to the late afternoon movie so the popcorn is supper.
I eat at home & lightly drink water (so no need to miss part of the movie...)
$4.75 on Tuesdays & Matinees. $5-6 is the most I’ll pay.
Plus, I use my 40 MPG paid-off car to get there. :-)
Boom.
Nice background story on the mission.
Just a point of general interest. ODA 555 (B/2/5th)and ODA 595 (C/3/5th) were/are Combat Diver Teams.
With the adding of the 4th Battalion to the Groups Team numbers were increased to 4 numbers - Group, Battalion, Company & Team. Dive teams end in 5 and HALO Teams in 4.
My 11 year old Focus still gets 37 MPG.
I only miss part of the movie when I take my Grand daughter.
She can make it 15 minutes until the end and “Gotta’ go!” “Now”.
“My 11 year old Focus still gets 37 MPG.”
Great! I got a nice & shiny, perfect running, 20 year old S A T U R N :-)
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