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I started a new venture, and would love to have you join me - DimensionGenX.com - pop culture, movies, television, and more. Reflections on a time when sincerity and silliness wasn't taboo.
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The Original JZ retweeted
Making hero movies that Ma and Pa Kent could take a young Clark to shouldn’t be controversial.
We become what we behold.
If we want a civilization of virtuous men and women, we need to give boys and girls the highest exemplars of virtue we can imagine.
Such a stupid take. What part of the MCU, under Latcham's influence, was overwhelmingly Christian? Oh, none of it? So, what's your point? Just rage-bait for engagement, or being purposely obtuse? Latcham wants to appeal to a wider audience - and yes, that includes Christians
There's something about Jeremy Latcham's comments on Christianity and filmmaking that really bothers me, especially now that he's taking over DC Studios.
In a resurfaced interview, Latcham talked about how his Christian upbringing influenced his work at Marvel, even using whether his grandmother would approve of something as a guiding principle. And look, I have no problem with faith, traditional values, family, redemption, or any of that. But I do have concerns about potentially making one person's religious worldview a guiding philosophy for an entire studio.
Here's why. According to Pew Research, 62% of Americans identify as Christian, down from 78% in 2007. Younger generations are significantly less religious, but they're also among the most enthusiastic moviegoers. And considering how politically charged Christianity has become in America, especially following last week's midterms, I think Hollywood needs to be careful about confusing broad appeal with religious messaging.
I'm not suggesting Latcham is a Christian nationalist. But there's a big difference between telling stories with universal values and trying to make movies that reflect a particular religious perspective. Audiences can appreciate hope, redemption, and morality without wanting to be preached to.
This is Skydance's DCU, not Angel Studios' DCU. And if the plan is to filter these characters through some kind of faith-based approval process, I think that's going to be a serious problem. Especially when you're trying to build a massive franchise that needs to appeal to people from all walks of life.
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Opinion that I can't prove, but will still argue for it: Lanterns was not well received, not a ratings boon, and not nearly as successful as the "press" made it out to be.
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James Gunn getting demoted was the best decision Skydance could have made, and the new head of the DC Movie universe seems to get that the only way to make money is to appeal to the middle - a wider audience combined of normies and die-hards.
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The Original JZ retweeted
This is genuinely beautiful to watch. One of the purest and most wholesome interactions I’ve seen in a while.
Some of the smallest moments can say the most.
A simple interaction between a child and an adult can turn into something meaningful when both people take the time to understand each other.
Even without words, a small gesture can show appreciation, patience, and connection.
It’s the kind of moment that reminds people how powerful quiet communication can be. One person takes the time to teach or share, and the other responds in the purest way possible.
I’m pretty sure the context is he feels safer as a public speaker because of beefed up security since Charlie was assassinated. But, if you need a controversy to cling to, feel free. People have got to get back to the idea that context is king.
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Well, I didn’t PLAN on crying today.
This might be the greatest video on the internet 🥺
Detroit Lions star Aidan Hutchinson put on a Spider-Man mask and surprised four-year-old Connor who received his last dose of chemotherapy
(🎥: @MottChildren)
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The internet told them Europe was a social paradise. Turns out the trains are awful, the health care isn’t free, and people can be really mean. buff.ly/5cLtnha
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Zoinks!
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1. Stand By Me
2. Goodfellas
3. E.T.
I tried to avoid doubling what was said, but these are three that stand the test of time. IMO.
This is subjective but…
Name three PERFCT movies. No argument. No explanation. Just three flicks you think are perfect. I’ll start:
1) Jaws
2) The Godfather II
3) The Empire Strikes Back
(That was hard. I wanted to put three more. 😂)
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Girls is back, and bigger than ever!
Guess who’s back, back again…
#GIRLS, created by and starring Lena Dunham, will return to HBO Max for five new episodes.
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