Morning Wire Box Office Boom or Bust & Israel Cowboys | 11.18.23
Nov 18, 2023
Hollywood struggles as major studios, especially Disney, face tough times at the box office. Meanwhile, American cowboys are stepping up to help Israeli farmers impacted by labor shortages from military conscription. A leaked NSA document reveals a shift towards promoting social justice, raising eyebrows about its implications for national security. Additionally, an in-depth look at a DEI glossary sparks discussions on the meanings of divisive terms and their societal impact. Tune in for a mix of entertainment and current affairs!
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Box Office Woes
- The box office struggles to rebound, with major franchises like Indiana Jones, Fast X, and Shazam underperforming.
- Disney's CEO, Bob Iger, admitted to the company's subpar film quality in 2023.
Original Content's Appeal
- Audiences crave original content, evident in the success of Barbie and Oppenheimer.
- This holiday season offers promising original films like Ridley Scott's Napoleon and Bradley Cooper's Maestro.
Freud's Last Session
- Megan Basham recommends Freud's Last Session, starring Anthony Hopkins as Freud and Matthew Goode as C.S. Lewis.
- The film explores a clash of worldviews on the existence of God.