HOLLYWEIRD – The “black comedy” Birdman apparently took best picture at the Oscars this year. In case you haven’t heard of it, a synopsis from The Numbers reads:
An actor—famous for portraying an iconic superhero—struggles to mount a Broadway play. In the days leading up to opening night, he battles his ego and attempts to recover his family, his career, and himself.
Whether ironically or by intent, Micheal Keaton known for his Batman role stars in the film. To be fair, I have not seen the movie and it might actually be excellent.
The movie with an $18-million dollar budget claims over $76-million in worldwide revenues.
“Right-wing” web sites are calling this a snub to American Sniper produced by Clint Eastwood. Some are contending it is some sort of “payback” for his RNC speech in which the “left-wing” called him—basically—a doddering old fool.
This should not come as a shock. The Oscars are selected by the members of the screen actors guild. Since most actors going into Hollyweird since the ’60s are generally Communists and hate America, it is not surprising that pro-American, pro-Christian movies will not receive recognition. Yes, it would seem that the cowardice remarks by Micheal Moore (who has never served his country) have taken their toll. His well-respected Hollyweird opinion may have taken its toll on American Sniper.
With a $58-million dollar budget, American Sniper has received $428,509,632 in revenues, though, it would seem that America made a different choice for the best movie in America. This does not include expected video sales.
Yes, while other producers and actors will take home a simulated, gold-plated statue, poor old, doddering Mr. Eastwood will have to cry all the way to the bank.