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Emilio Estevez on Hollywood, faith, family and the Blue-ray/DVD release of “The Way”
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John W. Kennedy
Here’s today’s dispatch from the crossroads of faith, media and culture. Emilio Estevez keeps it positive. I recently had my second my second opportunity to engage in a conversation with Emilio Estevez, this time on the occasion of the Blu-ray/DVD release tomorrow (Feb. 21) of his recent faith-themed film The Way. (BTW: The first three…
Shock rock jumps the shark with Nicki Minaj’s Grammy fiasco
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John W. Kennedy
Here are today’s dispatches from the crossroads of faith, media and culture. 1. Trite shock. From NewsCore @ myFoxdetroit.com: The Catholic League on Monday slammed the organizers of the Grammy Awards for allowing Nicki Minaj’s act, in which she portrayed an exorcism laden with religious iconography and sexual imagery. The R&B singer failed to take…
Remembering TV’s “House” and a startling episode dealing with abortion
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John W. Kennedy
Here’s today’s dispatch from the crossroads of faith, media and culture. Goodbye, Dr. House. After eight seasons, it’s been announced that TV’s most arrogant MD won’t be returning in the fall. Like it or not, the series was one of the few to show any courage on the issue of abortion. Witness the scene below:…
Advice to Hollywood: Appeal to the mainstream + a look at 2012-2013 network pilots
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John W. Kennedy
Sorry for the unscheduled hiatus. Another writing gig required some extra attention. But, I’m glad to be back and here are today’s dispatches from the crossroads of faith, media and culture. 1. Memo to Hollywood: Don’t insult your customers. From The Hollywood Reporter: Wanna make money in Hollywood? Release patriotic movies that promote conservative values…
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