Revered and reviled U.S. diplomat Henry Kissinger, whose death at 100 on Nov. 29 was met with the widespread view that his realpolitik was responsible for some of this country’s worst global war crimes, loved American celebrity — both his own, an expression of state power, as well as that of others, especially performers. He was “the ultimate starfucker,” noted Daniel Drezner, professor of international politics at the Tufts University’s Fletcher School of Law and Diplomacy, in an appraisal published earlier this year on the occasion of Kissinger’s centennial.
Prior to meeting President Richard Nixon in 1967, Kissinger made frequent trips to Santa Monica to consult with the Rand Corporation, a global policy think tank. But after being appointed as national security adviser by the newly elected president in 1969, his profile skyrocketed — and the glitz of Hollywood was within reach. Fascinated since childhood with American popular culture, Kissinger pursued the...
Prior to meeting President Richard Nixon in 1967, Kissinger made frequent trips to Santa Monica to consult with the Rand Corporation, a global policy think tank. But after being appointed as national security adviser by the newly elected president in 1969, his profile skyrocketed — and the glitz of Hollywood was within reach. Fascinated since childhood with American popular culture, Kissinger pursued the...
- 11/30/2023
- by Gary Baum and Seth Abramovitch
- The Hollywood Reporter - Movie News
Of the many pandemic-stroke-apocalypse-stroke-doomsday movies experiencing a resurgence in the age of coronavirus, few are funnier or better-made than Shaun of the Dead. The self-proclaimed romantic comedy with zombies has gone down as a cult classic, and now it’s drawing new admirers.
Several Shaun fans have noticed a real-life similarity between our pandemic and that depicted in the movie. Here’s what was best described as “Shaun of the Dead goes stateside”:
Shaun of the Dead goes state side pic.twitter.com/4toGBjAKAn
— Bevan Thrower (@bevanbfree) April 15, 2020
For those unfamiliar with the image @Bevanbfree is referring to, this is the iconic film poster that Trumpists unwittingly re-enacted:
Which movie are we closer to in reality. The Purge or Shaun of the Dead? https://t.co/7zu4sSmzv5
— Marty Meany (@martinmeany) April 15, 2020
According to political scientist Ian Bremmer, they were protesting against Ohio’s stay-at-home order:
Protests against Ohio...
Several Shaun fans have noticed a real-life similarity between our pandemic and that depicted in the movie. Here’s what was best described as “Shaun of the Dead goes stateside”:
Shaun of the Dead goes state side pic.twitter.com/4toGBjAKAn
— Bevan Thrower (@bevanbfree) April 15, 2020
For those unfamiliar with the image @Bevanbfree is referring to, this is the iconic film poster that Trumpists unwittingly re-enacted:
Which movie are we closer to in reality. The Purge or Shaun of the Dead? https://t.co/7zu4sSmzv5
— Marty Meany (@martinmeany) April 15, 2020
According to political scientist Ian Bremmer, they were protesting against Ohio’s stay-at-home order:
Protests against Ohio...
- 4/16/2020
- by Alex Crisp
- We Got This Covered
Captain Jean-Luc Picard is one of the most beloved characters in the long history of Star Trek. His tactical skills, bravery, diplomatic talents and iron determination have cemented him as the mode of what a starship captain should be. So, how do you improve upon a character this well established and adored? You give him a cute as all hell dog, that’s how.
CBS has just released a new poster for Star Trek: Picard, showing Jean-Luc relaxing in the Picard vineyard alongside his new canine companion (who’s sporting a delightful Federation delta marked ‘1’ on his collar). This combination of Star Trek and dogs has naturally set the internet on fire, with fans all over the world collectively squealing over this new addition to the universe.
Here’s a selection of some of the reactions:
CBS Exec: Look, Picard is a beloved character, so this show should sell itself.
CBS has just released a new poster for Star Trek: Picard, showing Jean-Luc relaxing in the Picard vineyard alongside his new canine companion (who’s sporting a delightful Federation delta marked ‘1’ on his collar). This combination of Star Trek and dogs has naturally set the internet on fire, with fans all over the world collectively squealing over this new addition to the universe.
Here’s a selection of some of the reactions:
CBS Exec: Look, Picard is a beloved character, so this show should sell itself.
- 7/10/2019
- by David James
- We Got This Covered
Aaron Sorkin finds a lot to like in the 2020 field of Democratic presidential hopefuls, but there’s one aspect of the party he is less upbeat about: newly elected members of Congress.
“I really like the new crop of young people,” he told Fareed Zakaria in an interview that aired on CNN today and was excerpted on Twitter by progressive activist Jordan Uhl. “They now need to stop acting like young people. It’s time to do that.” The Democrats, Sorkin went on, have “a great opportunity to be the non-stupid party.”
Digging himself deeper, he elaborated, “It’s not just about transgender bathrooms. That’s a Republican talking point they’re trying to distract you with.”
Rep. Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez of New York — part of the “new crop” Sorkin referred to — responded to the interview in a tweet. “News Flash: Medicare for All & equal rights aren’t trends,” she wrote.
“I really like the new crop of young people,” he told Fareed Zakaria in an interview that aired on CNN today and was excerpted on Twitter by progressive activist Jordan Uhl. “They now need to stop acting like young people. It’s time to do that.” The Democrats, Sorkin went on, have “a great opportunity to be the non-stupid party.”
Digging himself deeper, he elaborated, “It’s not just about transgender bathrooms. That’s a Republican talking point they’re trying to distract you with.”
Rep. Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez of New York — part of the “new crop” Sorkin referred to — responded to the interview in a tweet. “News Flash: Medicare for All & equal rights aren’t trends,” she wrote.
- 1/20/2019
- by Dade Hayes
- Deadline Film + TV
President Trump’s signature legislative accomplishment came just under a year ago when Congress passed a massive tax cut to benefit wealthy Americans. It was a coup for Republicans, who claimed corporations would pass on the money they were about to save to the working class. That didn’t quite happen. They also claimed the tax cut would pay for itself. That didn’t happen either, as was made clear this week when it was revealed that the federal budget deficit has ballooned $779 billion, a 17 percent increase from 2017. The hike...
- 10/17/2018
- by Ryan Bort
- Rollingstone.com
The Hill came in for some mockery on Monday for a piece about former National Security adviser Susan Rice, which — briefly — used an image of former Secretary of State Condoleezza Rice.
The post was swiftly corrected with the right image, but not before eagle-eyed Twitter users could record it for posterity.
Er… @thehill. That’s not Susan Rice. That’s Condoleezza. pic.twitter.com/I1yNjlLx8n
— Peter Jukes (@peterjukes) October 7, 2018
Also Read: USA Today Drops Columnist Cheri Jacobus After Tweet About Convicted Pedophile Jeffrey Epstein (Exclusive)
The piece, by Emily Birnbaum, was an otherwise ordinary post documenting how Rice had been “moved” by enthusiasm about a possible Senate run in Maine. The prospect took on renewed life last week after the Republican incumbent Susan Collins cast a pivotal vote in favor of Judge Brett Kavanaugh for confirmation to the United States Supreme Court.
“We mistakenly posted an incorrect photograph...
The post was swiftly corrected with the right image, but not before eagle-eyed Twitter users could record it for posterity.
Er… @thehill. That’s not Susan Rice. That’s Condoleezza. pic.twitter.com/I1yNjlLx8n
— Peter Jukes (@peterjukes) October 7, 2018
Also Read: USA Today Drops Columnist Cheri Jacobus After Tweet About Convicted Pedophile Jeffrey Epstein (Exclusive)
The piece, by Emily Birnbaum, was an otherwise ordinary post documenting how Rice had been “moved” by enthusiasm about a possible Senate run in Maine. The prospect took on renewed life last week after the Republican incumbent Susan Collins cast a pivotal vote in favor of Judge Brett Kavanaugh for confirmation to the United States Supreme Court.
“We mistakenly posted an incorrect photograph...
- 10/8/2018
- by Jon Levine
- The Wrap
"You have thrown our budget a little out of whack, because we've spent a lot of money on Puerto Rico and that's fine," Pres. Trump says pic.twitter.com/9V4caKaG80
— CBS News (@CBSNews) October 3, 2017
President Donald Trump has arrived in Puerto Rico for the first time since Hurricane Maria devastated the island last month, and is already causing controversy.
During a meeting with local and federal leadership on Tuesday, Trump was introducing his Office of Management and Budget Director Mick Mulvaney when he commented, “I hate to tell you Puerto Rico, but you’ve thrown our budget a little out of whack,...
— CBS News (@CBSNews) October 3, 2017
President Donald Trump has arrived in Puerto Rico for the first time since Hurricane Maria devastated the island last month, and is already causing controversy.
During a meeting with local and federal leadership on Tuesday, Trump was introducing his Office of Management and Budget Director Mick Mulvaney when he commented, “I hate to tell you Puerto Rico, but you’ve thrown our budget a little out of whack,...
- 10/3/2017
- by Lindsay Kimble
- PEOPLE.com
Zombies: A Living History, a documentary on the origins of zombies, will air Tuesday, October 25, 2011 at 8/7C p.m. on the History channel. The program will explore the historical and cultural roots of zombies and why zombies are still popular and relevant today. Contributors to the documentary include Max Brooks (World War Z), Daniel W. Drezner (Theories of International Politics and Zombies), Zombie Squad, and many more. Learn more on the Zo…...
- 10/25/2011
- Horrorbid
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