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(CNSNews.com) – Screenwriter and author Andrew Klavan said that in Hollywood, “(i)f you’re a conservative, especially a religious person, people have to meet in secret. They talk in whispers. It’s a very disturbing kind of culture.” Klavan, in an exclusive interview with CNSNews.com, explained that he and fellow conservatives in Hollywood are battling the liberal status quo by creating entertainment that reflects the values held by the majority of Americans. And things are changing for the better, he said, pointing to the best-picture Oscar nomination for the Christian-themed film “The Blind Side” and Sandra Bullock’s win as best actress in...

Hollywood continues its fascination with anything apocalyptic as evidenced in “The Book of Eli.”Brought to the screen by the same tandem who delivered the Jack the Ripper murders movie “From Hell”—brothers Allen and Albert Hughes—the Denzel Washington starrer is “I Am Legend” (2007) meets “The Road” (2009), with a religious, spiritual twist. First few minutes into the film and viewers will quickly see similarities with Will Smith’s blockbuster hit, including the wide angle view of an abandoned city—with barren cars, desiccated roads… all rendered in light sepia.And like Robert Neville, Eli (Denzel’s name in the movie, which is not mentioned...

To my Conservative Friends: I was told by more than one of my conservative brothers to check out the Denzel Washington film, The Book of Eli. They said it is one of those very rare Holly-weird films nowadays that actually doesn't bludgeon conservative ideals with a dull kitchen knife. They mentioned it actually has gotten solid reviews on other conservative blogs... At first I thought - Denzel Washington portraying a conservative character in a positive light - Naaah... But the recommendation coming from solid sources, I decided to give it a try on a typically...

The premise is that Eli guards The Book of Eli (do not if he wrote it or why his name is also that of the book) that is said to hold the knowledge which could redeem the world. Carnegie and his posse are out to get The Book of Eli and the shenanigans ensue. Carnegie’s adopted daughter, Solara, ends up becoming Eli’s guide. The official Warner Brothers film description states that Eli is “Driven by this commitment and guided by his belief in something greater than himself.” Actually, judging by more recent commercials; it appears that “the book” is the...

What a difference a week makes. Now, what do we do. The Curmudgeon Emeritus of Eternity Road joins me to discuss the shifting tide in politics and culture, from Scott Brown to The Book of Eli. Live at 3pmE/2pmTX/NoonP Call-in number: (347) 327-9710

I don’t know if the movie “The Book of Eli” is any good — I doubt it … but at least the Book of You Lie would be an accurate (if unfortunate) portrayal…

Cross I Am Legend with The Ten Commandments and you’ve got The Book of Eli, a genuinely religious parable that inherently rebukes pointless end-of-the-world movies like The Road. This time there’s a purpose to the post-apocalypse: Eli (Denzel Washington), one of humanity’s survivors, is heeding the word of the Lord to protect the world’s only remaining Bible and bring its teachings to the West. The Book of Eli works just fine as an action blockbuster, but it’s much more than that. Eli, who can smell lurking “highjackers” determined to rob and kill him long before they get close, is fierce...