You might not know it, what with "Fahrenheit 9/11" being released a few weeks before the 2004 election, "W" being released a few weeks before this election, and a whole slew of anti-Iraq War films over the last five years, but Hollywood all of a sudden does not want to appear partisan:
[Warner Brothers] has temporarily blocked the release of the DVD version of the 1987 film Hanoi Hilton, which will feature an interview with John McCain, the Republican presidential candidate, about his imprisonment in Hoa Lo prison during the war.
The film, which gave a favourable portrayal of US prisoners, will now be released on November 11 - a week after the election.
Warner Brothers’s decision is likely to raise suggestions that it did not want to aid Mr McCain’s campaign by highlighting his wartime acts. The Republican candidate, who was a Navy pilot, was tortured during his imprisonment after being shot down over North Vietnam in October 1967.
Barry Meyer, the company’s chairman and chief executive, last month attended a fundraising dinner for Barack Obama, Mr McCain’s Democratic opponent. [...]
Ronnee Sass, a spokesman for Warner Brothers, told the New York Times: “It’s just us trying to be cautious and not affect the election one way or the other.”
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Return With Honor
October 15, 2008 - 11:55 ET by UnsaneIn the meantime, I recommend Return With Honor, which features interviews with the various POWs, including John McCain. This will make you appreciate those who had to endure the Hanoi Hilton, as well as their courage and multiple ways of resistance.
Whoever casts a vote for Obama-Biden is nothing more than a common thief. Whoever fails to vote against them is nothing more than a moral coward.
Thank you for posting this story.
October 15, 2008 - 12:01 ET by mizflame98I heard about this on FOX news and posted this in the open thread. I felt this really needed to be shared with the rest.
“Anybody gone into Whole Foods lately and see what they charge for arugula? I mean, they’re charging a lot of money for this stuff.”
B.H. Obama
Disney and the "Path to 9-11" DVD release
October 15, 2008 - 12:08 ET by Gary HallDisney's blocking of the release of the ABC movie, "Path to 9-11" on DVD sure comes to mind here.
Remember when The Passion of The Christ came out?
October 15, 2008 - 12:24 ET by Paul AtreidesOvernight, Hollywood discovered that they have a problem with violent movies.
Tell them what you think.
October 15, 2008 - 12:27 ET by mattmTell them what you think.
Told 'em
October 15, 2008 - 13:12 ET by XJ.JonTold 'em, but we all know what good that will do.
I guess I will spend my hard earned dollars elsewhere!
October 15, 2008 - 13:06 ET by kg"Forget change, I want improvement!"
Just get the bootleg off the internet for free
October 15, 2008 - 13:27 ET by nwahsJust get the pirated version off the internet for free. I can think of no better way to voice one's displeasure in their partisanship.
Oliver Stone
October 15, 2008 - 13:58 ET by mizflame98Decided to chime in on S. Palin at the premier of his movie.
http://tinyurl.com/3ps3su
“Anybody gone into Whole Foods lately and see what they charge for arugula? I mean, they’re charging a lot of money for this stuff.”
B.H. Obama
thanks for the link
October 15, 2008 - 16:01 ET by SickofLibsthanks for the link
What an elitist little prick Stone is.
Really
October 15, 2008 - 14:06 ET by chiefpayneCouldn't POSSIBLY be because the movies with liberal leanings DIDN'T MAKE ANY MONEY, could it???
Focus is on JM's 'wartime acts' and not his imprisonment?
October 15, 2008 - 15:57 ET by SickofLibs"(WB)...did not want to aid Mr McCain’s campaign by highlighting his wartime acts."
If I am reading this right, this a direct statement from Warner Bros, and according to them, having served in Vietnam is now a 'wartime act'?
Every Vietnam vet in the country should be OUTRAGED by this!
We've seen some real crap lately, but this is beyond outrageous.
The tip of the iceberg
October 15, 2008 - 21:44 ET by UnsaneSadly, I think Vietnam Vets have a lot of reason to be outraged by a long laundry list of issues. I am grateful I am not having to deal with the total crap thrown at them after I got home.
On that note, a hat tip to all of the Vietnam Vets out there who read this. And for all the vets in general.
Whoever casts a vote for Obama-Biden is nothing more than a common thief. Whoever fails to vote against them is nothing more than a moral coward.
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October 15, 2008 - 18:55 ET by bmovies"The film, which gave a favourable portrayal of US prisoners, will now be released on November 11 - a week after the election."
But if it had been Obama in that prison I'm sure they would have released it before the election.