Dedicated readers of the Volokh Conspiracy know that, over the years, I have enjoyed blogging about movies and music every so often. Some examples of threads include posts about tribute bands, the Oscars and the sci-fi movie I was in called InAlienable. So I am interested in a new blog on the ideological politics of the movie business called Big Hollywood. Andrew Breitbart, its creator, described its mission in Monday’s Washington Times. Here is a portion:
On Tuesday, I launch Big Hollywood (bighollywood.breitbart.com), a big group blog that will feature hundreds of the big minds from the fields of politics, journalism, entertainment and culture. [snip]
Big Hollywood’s modest objective: to change the entertainment industry. To make Hollywood something we can believe in – again. In order to give millions of Americans hope.
Until conservatives, libertarians and Republicans – who will be the lion’s share of Big Hollywood’s contributors – recognize that (pop) culture is the big prize and that politics is secondary, there will be no victory in this important battle. [snip]
If conservatives don’t figure out popular culture soon, the movement will die a deserving death. If Hollywood liberals can’t learn how to play well with those with whom they disagree, Big Hollywood will have a field day at their close-minded and intolerant expense. The days of open bullying in the marketplace of ideas are nearing their end.
Consider this a warning. [snip]
I don’t know if I will enjoy reading this blog regularly, but I thought readers who like movies may wish to know of its existence, so they can get in on the ground floor.
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