Comments on: ‘Poliwood’: One-Sided, Occasionally Fascinating Look at Politics and Celebrity

By: AGosnell

AGosnell — Tue, 31 May 2011 07:27:27 +0000

Every time a celebrity opens their pie hole,they sound pathetic.That's my two cents.;)

By: Mark

Mark — Sat, 27 Feb 2010 00:21:36 +0000

Watching this "documentary" right now… and it is terrible. To listen to these selfimportant "celebrities" ramble on about politics is irksome at times and laughable at others. Barry Levinson makes no attempt to actually understand what motivates conservatives. The Republican National Convention is boiled down to an airconditioning convention while the Democratic National Convention is treated like a festival concert. Sarah Palin is portrayed as a political neophyte while Barack Obama comes off as an elder statesman. If people were honest in their assessments of Obama and Palin, they would acknowledge that NEITHER was worthy of the office… but then Palin wasn't at the top of her ticket… Obama was. I suspect that these enlightened Hollywood types still fail to see how disappointing the presidency of Obama is… but then they, like this documentary, were never interested in making an honest assessment of the situation.

By: Hope

Hope — Tue, 17 Nov 2009 13:55:22 +0000

I went ot a concert with my husband. The performer began to ramble on and on about his political views. When an audiance member disputed what he was saying, he began to scream at the audience. I was incensed! I wanted a portion of my money back and began to walk around looking for someone who could give me ten dollars back for having to listen to that tripe. (I wanted to leave, my husband like the "artist").

I have not made one more purchase, nor have I willingly listened to any of his recordings since then. Makes me sick! I feel the same for many others. I just can't watch their films anymore, or listen to their music. So ignorant. So, all of you hollywood types, please KEEP TALKING! It allows me to keep more of my money from you. Self absorbed jerks.

By: Oakley

Oakley — Mon, 16 Nov 2009 07:55:26 +0000

By all means all celebrities should be able to speak their minds. They should be aware though that we won't listen and we won't pay…..

By: Jimmy Arone

Jimmy Arone — Sun, 15 Nov 2009 19:22:44 +0000

I appreciate the feedback. As someone who set out on a journey to fulfill a dream of becoming an actor back in 1975, I'm fascinated at others take on what actors are about. The public perception is almost always one of love/hate. It's cool. I get it. Comes with the turf. There is a great history of American actors of which I'm proud to share. Today's BH Open Thread…the great Bob Hope, a fine example.

In closing, I'll continue plugging away at my project, keeping comments made here in mind. I really believe many of the liberal actors who seem to get so much of the spotlight today are part of the challenge many of us on the conservative side have in changing some of the perception which exists with the American public.

Grateful,as always, for this place called Big Hollywood, which is a major force in that effort.

By: Yipster

Yipster — Sun, 15 Nov 2009 17:30:51 +0000

I don't know that it would be insightful or helpful. Liberals emote feelings on everything. You cannot have a rational discussion with someone who "feels" this or that versus someone who may be arguing more rational points of view. I'm thinking it would hurt any actor that went on there.

The libtards will go after well-spoken conservative actors/producers and the conservatives will have their negative views of libtard loudmouth actors reinforced. No win.

You know, Charlie Rose does some of this kind of thing, though not usually head to head, but he moderates fairly well, though himself obviously a libtard, he usually can perform as an interviewer somewhat evenhandedly.

By: Guest

Guest — Sun, 15 Nov 2009 15:29:06 +0000

That would be the drawing card for me. As much as I appreciate the thoughtful musings of an Adam Baldwin or the integrity of action of an Ed Begley, Jr., they are not me.

Please let's just face it. There is almost a specific requirement of somewhere between a positive self-image and outright narcissism (usually along with some self-loathing) required to be an actor. Most of them seem to actually believe they are special by the very nature of what they do. Having 'normal' people demonstrate that, although they don't have the unique skill to put on another personality, they are equal in conviction and intellect would make the show. Well, that's my opinion anyway.

By: labeau

labeau — Sun, 15 Nov 2009 03:09:00 +0000

Mary is right on. Imagine you go to your local eatery, and the waiter talks to you of how shameful it is you waste your food, or speak negatively on what ever topic comes to mind. Want to come back and eat there?
Yea, no one would.
So Hollywood does another anti-military movie with Tobey Maguire and Jake Gyllenhaal in "Brothers" anyone one to bet how well the film does?
What many in Hollywood fail to realize is, people are going to event or action type movies. Plug any actor in the role, and people will still go. Name the last time a big star carried any movie.

By: BuckwheatPicard

BuckwheatPicard — Sat, 14 Nov 2009 20:09:21 +0000

there are many interesting combinations you could have
it would be cool if it were picked up by a larger venue (no offense to BH)
I like the idea of haveing a couple of regular people as well. That is what I think is missing from most of this stuff on both sides. Throw a couple of well spoken thoughtful everyday people in, I think it would go a long way towards changing some minds. And we have a few commenters here who would be able to hold their own.

By: Jimmy Arone

Jimmy Arone — Sat, 14 Nov 2009 18:43:34 +0000

Continued:

What surprises me when I scan through many of the 200+ names of the Contributors here are how few are actors. Believe me, I am grateful for each and every one of them who speak out. There is a lot of talent out there…I'm just looking to kick it up a notch. No secret, conservative actors are in a minority here. We are the underdogs, willing to fight back, take a stand on our principals with those who seem to call the shots. This could be fun.

As Big Hollywood approaches it's one year anniversary in January 2010, it is my hope to move some of the issues discussed here 'off of the page' and 'onto the screen' Even if it's a small screen.