Showing posts with label Disney. Show all posts
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Monday, April 27, 2026

On ABC TV, Two Days Before Assassination Attempt!

Yes, ABC should fire Jimmy Kimmel NOW!

Call ABC TV Audience Relations at 1-818-460-7477 or use the online feedback form at abc.com/feedback. For corporate complaints, contact the Disney/ABC switchboard at (818) 560-1000.


Also, feel free to boycott Kimmel's sponsors:


 

Saturday, March 22, 2025

OMG! Disney Has A Major FLOP On Its Hands!

Monday, March 3, 2025

Oscars Decency? It Pretty Much Expired Long Ago!

Every dreadful thing that could be said about last night's Oscar telecast has probably already been said. 

From what we hear, the Oscar winning Best Picture is a sleazy tour of the world of sex workers where every other word in the script is the F word. And last night's Oscar host, Conan O'Brien sort of boasted about this. 

The director of the film, Sean Baker  actually won an astounding four Oscars in one night and tied a record set by Walt Disney who won for four separate films in 1953. Baker edits, directs and writes most of his films and has also served as producer and cinematographer for some. Wearing all of these hats paid off and led him to make history last night.

Baker, a New Jersey native, says "sex workers" have always held a fascination for him and this current film follows the story of a prostitute who becomes involved with a Russian oligarch. Baker says he hopes the raunchy movie is "helping remove the stigma that's been applied to [sex work], that's always been applied to this livelihood." 

In 1953 Walt Disney won Oscars for Best Documentary Feature Film, Best Documentary Short Subject, Best Cartoon Short Subject and Best Short Subject (two reel). Through his entire career Walt Disney won 26 Academy Awards. No one has ever won more!

So, from Walt Disney's squeaky clean family films in the wholesome 1950s to this -- an Oscar celebration of degradation and the underbelly of life in the sex-for-hire 21st century. The film is replete with profanity, sex scenes, various sexual positions and violence. Offensive language includes “f*ck” and its variations, as well as “sh*t,” “c*nt,” "p*ssy", "bitch", "hooker" and "whore". Homophobic slurs are used several times. The phrase “f*ggot a*s bitch” is repeatedly used as an insult towards one character. The movie received an R rating "for strong sexual content throughout, graphic nudity, pervasive language, and drug use." One more thing: so far it is the least watched and lowest grossing film to ever win a Best Picture Oscar. 

We wonder if Walt Disney (who passed away in 1966) ever imagined he'd be in such company. We seriously doubt it.

Friday, December 29, 2023

24 People We Wish We Could Bring Back In '24

The 24 people we're about to list, in no particular order, are all gone. 

Some left us recently, others left us many years ago. All were here in the 20th or 21st century, chosen for this list because many might actually remember them and think of them fondly.

All were unique. They brought distinct and immeasurable talent and insight to our world. They inspired us; they led us; they challenged us; they informed us; they lightened our burden and helped us face each day. Some of them left us much too soon. Others lived well into their eighties and even nineties.  Regardless, we wish they were all with us right now because our need for them has never been greater. Here they are:

Harry S Truman - A President who actually made clear, definitive, irrevocable decisions -- mostly the right decisions and mostly for the right reasons. Imagine that! 


Stephen Sondheim - The great master of the Broadway musical who also gave us a few brilliant standards like Send In The Clouds. A rare genius who left us a monumental body of work.


John Lennon and George Harrison - What if they had lived long enough for the Beatles to get back together again some day? The illusive dream . . . 


Ronald Reagan - Ronaldus Maxus — the one and only. The last great President of the 20th century. He towers above the rest.


Joan Rivers - So original, so groundbreaking, so funny, so irreverent. We could use those laughs now.


JFK and JFK, Jr. - What would have happened if either one of them had not died so tragically? So much promise! The great mystery endures.


Antonin Scalia - One of the greatest legal minds ever and a man who knew how to live life. Just to read one more opinion from him would be a joy!


Margaret Thatcher - The Iron Lady who was a grocer’s daughter raised with invincible common sense. “The lady is not for turning!”


Mother Teresa - A champion of the downtrodden, the oppressed and all human life. She urged us on to a higher calling.


Pope John Paul II - The great Protector of the Faith. He never, ever said “Who am I to judge?” He was The Pope for all ages.


Mother Angelica - The logical successor to Bishop Sheen, she made the Magisterium of the Church an understandable guide to living for everyday Christians. 


Frank, Sammy and Dean - Were there ever three greater entertainers? Song, dance, stage, TV, movies — they did it all, and always with unmistakable panache.


Alfred Hitchcock and Françoise Truffaut - Two of the greatest movie directors ever, together here because they so admired each other. Their talent and insight are sorely missed.


Louis Armstrong - Nobody has ever even come close. The distinct sound of the irrepressible Satchmo defined an era! Thank goodness his recordings are still available and his legacy flourishes.


Fred Rodgers - Did anybody ever understand children better or love them more? Kids could benefit from his presence now more than ever.


Walter Cronkite - Oh, to have a trustworthy, experienced, objective reporter again. A professional with true gravitas.


Patsy Cline and Hank Williams - Gone way too soon — and with so much unique talent, and uniquely American. Positively irreplaceable! 


George Carlin - His routines seem more pertinent and applicable today than ever. Way ahead of his time, he's still got us laughing.


Walt Disney (pictured) - What would this guy think if he came back and saw his company today? Doubtless, he'd be horrified. But he'd also set about restoring it to its original purpose. C'mon back, Walt -- we need you now!


Frederico Fellini - One of the most compellingly visual screen artists ever. His unique celebration of life gave rise to the term Felliniesque!


Queen Elizabeth - Through many storms (both personal and collective) her faith and her sense of duty and obligation never wavered. Epic!


Johnny Carson - Always the right touch, the right balance — he ended our days with devilish, nonpartisan humor, taking shots at everyone.


Golda Meir - Yes, Israel could really use her right now. If fact, the whole damned world could use her!


Audrey Hepburn - Fashion is faddish and transitory. Style is forever. She knew the difference. She had style! Plus, she was a true humanitarian. 

Wednesday, October 11, 2023

Italian American Heritage Month: Annette Funicello

Annette Funicello

Born on October 22, 1942, in Utica, New York, actress Annette Funicello remains one of the most famous child stars and pop culture figures of all time. She gained early fame as a leading "Mouseketeer" on Walt Disney's The Mickey Mouse Club. She later starred in films like The Shaggy Dog and the Beach Party series with Frankie Avalon. Funicello became a spokesperson for Skippy peanut butter and was later diagnosed with multiple sclerosis, campaigning for increased awareness and research on the disease. She opened the Annette Funicello Research Fund for Neurological Disorders in 1993. Funicello died on April 8, 2013, at age 70.

After leaving The Mickey Mouse Club, Annette Funicello remained under contract to Disney and appeared on TV shows such as Zorro (1957) and The Nine Lives of Elfego Baca (1958). She also starred in a number of Disney feature films, including The Shaggy Dog (1959), Babes in Toyland (1961), The Misadventures of Merlin Jones (1964) and The Monkey's Uncle (1965).

In the early 1960s, Funicello starred in a series of beach party films with Frankie Avalon, including Beach Party (1963), Muscle Beach Party (1964), Bikini Beach (1964), Beach Blanket Bingo (1965) and How to Stuff a Wild Bikini (1965). During this time, she also recorded a series of Top 40 pop singles, including "Tall Paul," "First Name Initial," "How Will I Know My Love" and "Pineapple Princess."

In 1987, Funicello again teamed up with Frankie Avalon to co-produce and star as parents of a pair of troublesome teenagers in Paramount's Back to the Beach. Then, in 1989 and 1990, Avalon and Funicello staged a nostalgic concert tour, performing the beach party music and hit singles they made famous in the 1960s.




Wednesday, October 26, 2022

Once Upon [A More Innocent] Time . . .

Once upon a time there was a company called Disney. 
It produced fun, enchanting entertainment for children and families . . .  

Thursday, March 31, 2022

Likely Voters Overwhelmingly Back Florida Law



When it comes to that new law in Florida, Disney is on the wrong side of the public -- and it isn't even close!

Yes, critics have slammed a new Florida state law restricting gender and sexual orientation instruction for young public school students, but a majority of voters nationwide support it.

In fact, the latest Rasmussen Reports national telephone and online survey finds that 62% of likely U.S. voters would support a law like Florida’s Parental Rights in Education bill in their own state, including 45% who strongly support the measure. Twenty-nine percent (29%) would oppose a similar law in their own state, including 19% who strongly ooppose it. (To see survey question wording, click here.) Yes, the figure are that lopsided!

No matter what you may heave heard about the bill, the relevant passage of the law simply reads: “Classroom instruction by school personnel or third parties on sexual orientation or gender identity may not occur in kindergarten through grade 3 or in a manner that is not age appropriate or developmentally appropriate for students in accordance with state standards.”

Seventy-four percent (74%) of Republicans, 49% of Democrats and 66% of voters not affiliated with either major party would support a law like Florida’s in their own state. The key figure here of course is unaffiliated voters and two out of three of them support the law. Plus, nearly half of Democrats also feel that way!

And here's more: majorities of every racial category – 63% of whites, 61% of Black voters and 64% of other minorities – would support a law similar to Florida’s Parental Rights in Education bill in their own state. 

The survey of 1,000 U.S. Likely Voters was conducted on March 15-16, 2022 by Rasmussen Reports. The margin of sampling error is +/- 3 percentage points with a 95% level of confidence. Field work for all Rasmussen Reports surveys is conducted by Pulse Opinion Research, LLC. See methodology.

Wednesday, March 30, 2022

Still Patronizing Disney? Please Watch THIS!

Video: This Is What's Happening INSIDE Disney!

Leaked video of woke Disney exec shows you how INSANE company has become!

Friday, March 11, 2022

Principled, Gutsy Governor Knows How To LEAD!

Thursday, September 16, 2021

Oh, It's Big Enough - But Will It Be Good Enough?

Directed by Academy Award® winner Steven Spielberg, from a screenplay by Pulitzer Prize and Tony Award® winner Tony Kushner, “West Side Story” tells the classic tale of fierce rivalries and young love in 1957 New York City. This reimagining of the beloved musical stars Ansel Elgort (Tony); Rachel Zegler (María); Ariana DeBose (Anita); David Alvarez (Bernardo); Mike Faist (Riff); Josh Andrés Rivera (Chino); Ana Isabelle (Rosalía); Corey Stoll (Lieutenant Schrank); Brian d’Arcy James (Officer Krupke); and Rita Moreno (as Valentina, who owns the corner store in which Tony works). Moreno – one of only three artists to be honored with Academy®, Emmy®, GRAMMY®, Tony® and Peabody Awards – also serves as one of the film’s executive producers. Bringing together the best of both Broadway and Hollywood, the film’s creative team includes Kushner, who also serves as an executive producer; Tony Award® winner Justin Peck, who choreographed the musical numbers in the film; renowned Los Angeles Philharmonic conductor and GRAMMY Award® winner Gustavo Dudamel, who helmed the recording of the iconic score; Academy Award®-nominated composer and conductor David Newman (“Anastasia”), who arranged the score; Tony Award®-winning composer Jeanine Tesori (“Fun Home,” “Thoroughly Modern Millie”), who supervised the cast on vocals; and Grammy®-nominated music supervisor Matt Sullivan (“Beauty and the Beast,” “Chicago”), who served as executive music producer for the film. The film is produced by Spielberg, Academy Award®-nominated producer Kristie Macosko Krieger and Tony Award®-winning producer Kevin McCollum. “West Side Story” has been adapted for the screen from the original 1957 Broadway show, with book by Arthur Laurents, music by Leonard Bernstein, lyrics by Stephen Sondheim and concept, direction and choreography by Jerome Robbins. From 20th Century Studios, The Walt Disney Company will release “West Side Story” in U.S. theaters on December 10, 2021. Twitter: @westsidemovie Instagram: @westsidestorymovie Facebook @westsidestory2021