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About That Film That Won Best Documentary at the Oscars

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Earlier this week, the 97th Academy Awards took place. In the category of Best Documentary, those involved with a film known as “No Other Land” took home the Oscar. Although the documentary began before the October 7, 2023, conflict between Israel and Hamas, the film about the Gaza region still allowed the filmmakers to go on a rant spewing anti-Israel propaganda when accepting their awards. Further, these same filmmakers were seen proudly displaying keffiyehs on the red carpet, which has become a terrorist symbol.

One of the filmmakers, Basel Adra, issued such a call for “the world to stop the injustice and end the ethnic cleansing of the Palestinian people,” which is a narrative used to attack the Jewish State of Israel; those in attendance unfortunately but predictably applauded. Many other Hollywood stars in attendance were also seen wearing anti-Israel pins for the award show.

Although another filmmaker, Yuval Abraham, did mention the attack on Israel that took place on October 7, this came after he spoke about “the atrocious destruction of Gaza and its people, which must end.” He also spoke about “ethnic supremacy” and then condemned “the foreign policy in this country,” standing on a stage in the United States, a line which received more applause.

There was another volunteer filmmaker, Hayim Katsman, involved who did not get to attend the awards ceremony or appear on the stage, as he was an Israeli who was murdered on October 7. (Read more from “About That Film That Won Best Documentary at the Oscars” HERE)

Oscars Hosts Taunt Florida: ‘Gay, Gay, Gay, Gay, Gay.’ Desantis Press Secretary Drags Them: ‘Florida Will Never Recover From This’ (VIDEO)

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Three supposed comediennes co-hosted the Oscars Sunday night, as the show, which has been reeling from its plunge in ratings in recent years, attempted to win America over. Co-host Wanda Sykes decided she would alienate plenty of people in Florida by attacking them over the state’s Parental Rights in Education legislation, sniping, “Well, we’re going to have a great night tonight. And for you people in Florida, we’re going to have a gay night.”

She then joined co-hosts Regina Hall and Amy Schumer to chant like defiant four-year-olds, “Gay, gay, gay, gay, gay, gay, gay, gay, gay, gay, gay, gay, gay, gay.”

Christina Pushaw, the press secretary for Florida GOP governor Ron DeSantis, who reportedly supports the bill, mocked the trio of faux-comediennes with a succinct and lacerating tweet: “Florida will never recover from this.”

The trio of co-hosts didn’t stop at attacking Floridians; Schumer taunted white women, snapping,“I am representing unbearable white women who call the cops when you get a little too loud.”

Hall prompted Sykes, saying,“You know, this year, we saw a frightening display of how toxic masculinity turns into cruelty toward women and children.” (Read more from “Oscars Hosts Taunt Florida: ‘Gay, Gay, Gay, Gay, Gay.’ Desantis Press Secretary Drags Them: ‘Florida Will Never Recover From This’” HERE)

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2018 Oscars Were the Least Watched Ever

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Jimmy Kimmel claimed he was keeping this year’s Oscars positive, but the ratings were anything but.

The politically charged 2018 Academy Awards were down 20 percent compared to the 2017 numbers, averaging 26.5 million viewers. It’s the first time that the Oscars averaged fewer than 30 million people since at least 1974 when Nielsen started keeping track.

Last year’s event drew 33 million sets of eyeballs and the sharp decline resulted in roughly 6.5 million lost viewers. Host Jimmy Kimmel and the crowd of Hollywood elite focused on diversity, feminism and political issues as much as they focused on the films being honored.

The lack of high-wattage stars in the major categories, as well as a ho-hum slate of films when it came to box office receipts, may also have been a factor.

Media Research Center Vice President Dan Gainor told Fox News viewers shouldn’t be surprised that the show turned political and featured “divisive, left-wing politics” throughout the four-hour event. (Read more from “2018 Oscars Were the Least Watched Ever” HERE)

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Time For The Oscars To Have A “Best Of” Politicians Category

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Photo Credit: Irish Central In an unprecedented move, Michelle Obama appeared on the Oscar stage via big screen. Direct from the White house, she was there to announce who won best picture.

To add even more dignity and state sponsorship to the occasion, Mrs. Obama was flanked by a US military contingent in full dress uniform.

The winner just happened to be Argo, a movie produced and directed by ardent Obama supporters, Ben Affleck and George Clooney. Was it a coincidence?

Presidential campaigns are heavily choreographed; every word for a campaign speech is carefully scripted and inserted in the teleprompter. Crowds (extras) are bussed in, the locations carefully selected and decorated for maximum impact, including the use of Greek columns…. All hallmarks of Hollywood.

Everything is tightly controlled, including press briefings. Friendly questions are thrown to the President, by eager “journalists” hoping not to offend. If a journalist gets out of line and asks an awkward or difficult question there will be repercussions. Even more so for those who won’t settle for an evasive non answer to their questions.

President Obama has proven to be remarkable in front of crowds, delivering powerful speeches that have even lead to people swooning in the audience…..and when he brings a tear to his eye during a touching moment, you can hear sobs in his audience.

Of course President Obama isn’t the only politician to use Hollywood props and tactics to help sway public opinion and give Oscar worthy performances.

President Clinton was also very closely tied in with Hollywood and a frequent visitor to the west coast during his presidency.

Mr. Clinton was known for his ability to shed a tear on command and get that raspy sound in his voice we all know so well. But he was caught turning the tears off and laughing when he thought the tape had stopped during a funeral…when he realized the camera was still rolling, he instantly transformed back to his tearful look.

It seems the best politicians are the ones who know how to play the camera. Oscar winning performances in front of millions can transcend them beyond leaders to celebrity status. Sadly, screen manipulation doesn’t transform into a good chief executive, or leader for our country.

Perhaps the best Oscar winning performances actually occur in Washington DC. Maybe in the future Hollywood can honor these performers with a special Oscar

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