Tag: politics
Deep Division Ripping U.S. Apart!
HELLO AMERICA!—Following the recent takeover of the United States Supreme Court by the Trump ultra-rightwing only intensified even more the social-political division which was...
Compelling Television
UNITED STATES—I was glued to the TV screen last week, I mean virtually glued and I was not able to pull myself away from...
Black Artists Feeding Into Trumpism
HELLO AMERICA—I had a very emotional, but stimulating exchange with one of my production partners, Bobby Wright. It was my contention that the few...
Senator John McCain Dead At 81
CORNVILLE, ARIZONA—On Saturday, August 25, Republican Senator and former presidential candidate John McCain passed away after a long battle with brain cancer at his...
Trump’s Unforced Errors
UNITED STATES—It seems that our president isn’t able to keep out of his own way. He manages – or relishes -- wreaking havoc where...
“The First Purge” Loses Steam
HOLLYWOOD—It was the thriller of 2013 that took audiences by surprise. It came out of nowhere and delivered a premise so foreign, yet authentic...
Paul Manafort Sent To Jail
UNITED STATES—President Donald Trump’s former election campaign chairman, Paul Manafort, 69, was sent to jail on Friday, June 15, after his bail was revoked...
Tony Brenna Hits “King” Trump Hard
HELLO AMERICA!—Every time I do an interview on TV or radio, I’m asked who influenced me most as a writer, journalist or as a...
Team BH Teaches Government
BEVERLY HILLS—Residents can learn more about how their local government works though the Team Beverly Hills Program. According to the city of Beverly Hills...
The Stormy Daniels Mess
UNITED STATES—Adult film star Stormy Daniels has been pushed into the public sphere larger than her adult film career. Her alleged affair with now...
The Kanye West Debate
UNITED STATES—I almost wrote on this topic last week, but for reasons I cannot fathom I resisted the temptation. I didn’t just want to...
Washington No Different From Hollywood!
HELLO AMERICA—There is so much drama going on in nearly every corner of our nation, it is impossible to concentrate on favorites such as,...
“Sex And The City” And More!
HOLLYWOOD—It is no surprise that the Weinstein Co. has filed for bankruptcy protection with a buyout offer in hand from a private equity firm,...
Washington Is A Reality Show!
HELLO AMERICA!—If you are addicted to “reality shows,” nearly daily we are fed with drama which pacifies this hunger for this need. The happenings...
Hypocritical Hollywood
BEVERLY HILLS—The Oscars celebrated its 90th anniversary with the lowest ratings ever. Full of groupthink politics and moronic unfunny jokes with people who are...
Parkland Florida: Hate Kills
FLORIDA—Only in America can a mass killing spree become a political protest. Watching the kids who are just a few months or years from...
Grammys, Politics And More!
HOLLYWOOD—Whoever watched the Grammys, knew that it wasn't about the music, it was about making political statements. Showing the book "Fire and Fury," with...
Federal Government Shuts Down Again?!
UNITED STATES—Here we go again. Yup that is likely what many Americans said to themselves when the federal government shut down at 11:59 p.m....
The “Rock” For President?
HELLO AMERICA!—When Dwayne Johnson “The Rock” announced he was seriously considering running for President of the United States, it shook up millions of his...
2017 Rocky Year Of Surprises And Changes
HELLO AMERICA!—This has been quite a year, 2017, one drama after another, politically, entertainment as well, on a social level. Everything has impacted film...
