The independently financed film “The Apprentice,” a Donald Trump origin story, has been largely ignored by Hollywood despite positive reviews and its timely relevance. Stars Jeremy Strong and Sebastian Stan, who play Roy Cohn and Trump respectively, have criticized their colleagues for shunning the film, citing concerns about free speech and the industry’s selective engagement with political issues. This silence contrasts sharply with Hollywood’s vocal opposition to Trump during previous elections, suggesting a potential shift in the industry’s approach to political activism or a recognition of its diminishing influence. The film’s reception reflects a broader trend of Hollywood’s reduced political engagement since Trump’s election, leaving some to question whether this is a temporary lull or a more permanent change.
Read More
Celebrities have expressed a range of reactions to Donald Trump’s re-election, from anger and disappointment to a sense of impending doom. Some, like Cardi B and Christina Applegate, are concerned about the implications for women’s rights, while others, like Adam McKay and Wendell Pierce, are critical of the Democratic party and warn of the consequences for the Supreme Court and the country’s future. Many, including Jamie Lee Curtis and Stephen King, emphasize the need for resistance and activism, while others, like Duncan Jones and Philip Pullman, express a sense of despair and disillusionment with the state of American democracy.
Read More
The infamous Access Hollywood tape of Donald Trump boasting about sexually assaulting women has resurfaced, with many Gen Z voters rediscovering it. Young people are using TikTok to react to the footage, expressing shock and encouraging others to view it. Despite the seeming desensitization of the public toward Trump’s countless scandals, Gen Z’s fresh perspective serves as a reminder of the severity of his past indiscretions. The author urges not to forget the multiple allegations against Trump, including him being found civilly liable for sexually assaulting journalist E. Jean Carroll and accused by at least 21 other women. The author concludes by highlighting the potential power of a new generation of political actors, underscoring the need for continued remembering and reckoning.
Read More
The controversial 2005 “Access Hollywood” video of current US President Donald Trump has resurfaced on TikTok, shocking some young voters ahead of the upcoming presidential election. Some TikTok creators have been sharing clips of the video, which contains audio of Trump making lewd comments about women. At the time of its initial release in 2016, several Republican officials withdrew their support for Trump, though he went on to win the election. The video has also been cited occasionally as evidence against Trump in court cases, such as in the E. Jean Carroll defamation trial in 2019.
Read More
Melania Trump: the enigmatic figure in the Trump family, often painted as the victim of circumstance, the reluctant first lady. But recent revelations have shed light on a different side of her, one that is not so innocent, one that actively participates in furthering the Trump agenda regardless of the consequences. The idea that she came up with the spin to label Trump’s “Access Hollywood” tape as mere “locker room talk” is not only shocking but deeply troubling.
The term “locker room talk” has been thrown around so casually in defense of Trump’s lewd comments, but let’s make one thing clear – there is a vast difference between casual banter and boasting about sexual assault.… Continue reading
John Q. Hosedrinker