Hooray, Hollywood is History

Let us hope there will be a new generation of filmmakers who are interested in making great movies and will leave the lectures to left-wing hippie college professors;

Jeff Crouere ——Bio and Archives--March 16, 2026

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The 2026 Oscars served as another reminder of what has been lost in our country. This event used to be a celebration of creative geniuses who engaged in making superb movies that millions of Americans enjoyed. In its heyday, Hollywood produced movies that inspired and captivated Americans and delivered true entertainment.

Even liberal comedian Bill Maher blasted the Oscars

Today, Hollywood delivers movies that preach, depress and appeal to a small segment of Americans. While the Oscars drew a television audience of 57 million in 1998, in recent years, the viewing audience has barely exceeded 20 million.

Sadly, Hollywood is insufferably progressive, and more conservative Americans have disdain for stars who want to “punch” President Donald Trump or spew leftwing talking points. Nevertheless, Hollywood insiders continue to live in their “bubble” as if everything is fine.

It is easy to understand their disconnect from reality. For example, all 2026 Oscar nominees received “swag” bags worth an outrageous $350,000. As noted by Simon Kent in Breitbart, “While the gift bag is packed with luxury skincare and associated experiences, the focus has shifted to ultra-private villas that prioritize total seclusion so the elites can meet each other far away from the prying eyes of mere mortals.” The “villas” for the pampered celebrities are in such far-flung destinations as Costa Rica, Ibiza, Finland, and Sri Lanka.

While the Hollywood elite may like to pretend it is business as usual, much is wrong in their........

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