
Usually for this site, I’m charged with pointing out offensive things or analyzing the latest stupid comment from this celebrity or that celebrity. That’s why it gives me great pleasure and satisfaction to do the exact opposite, and give you
by Leigh Scott16 Feb 2012, 12:00 PM PST0
I am a filmmaker because of “Star Wars.” Plain and simple. After my first viewing of the film in 1977, I turned to my father and announced my future job plans. I was to be a Jedi Knight. Undeterred by
by Leigh Scott11 Jan 2012, 5:07 AM PST0
Most of our work on this site involves pointing out the shocking bias, political and economic ignorance, and general bad behavior of Hollywood movers and shakers. Imagine my shock, surprise and glee to run across this excerpt from a recent
by Leigh Scott2 Aug 2011, 4:46 AM PST0
At the State of the Union address, our President attempted to recapture the magic of “Yes, We Can” by coining the phrase “Win the Future.” His path to victory included high speed rails, more wealth redistribution, more powerful unions, and
by Leigh Scott7 Mar 2011, 1:11 PM PST0
If you’re hip to the movie news, by now you know that British actor Henry Cavil has been cast as Superman in Zach Snyder’s upcoming reboot. That’s right, a man born and raised in the British Isles will be portraying
by Leigh Scott4 Feb 2011, 11:03 AM PST0
If you don’t know who Armond White is, you’re missing out. Dubbed the “Internet Troll” of movie critics, the eloquent and controversial critic for the New York Press recently received mainstream attention after his performance as the host for the
by Leigh Scott31 Jan 2011, 4:48 AM PST0
One of the most frustrating things about writing blogs or trying to win over hearts and minds is the slow realization that the opposition actually possesses a different thought process. It’s not just about laying out the facts, pointing out
by Leigh Scott22 Jan 2011, 10:58 AM PST0
It seems that the consensus is that 2010 was the worst year ever for movies and music. That is, until 2011 comes to an end. Every year is “the worst.” I mean, really, what came out in 2007 that was
by Leigh Scott28 Dec 2010, 4:45 AM PST0
Wesley Snipes is in jail. That’s right, Blade is behind bars. Passenger 57 is now known as Inmate 224567. And this friends, is a travesty. It’s not just a travesty because we’re going to have to wait at least three
by Leigh Scott16 Dec 2010, 4:45 AM PST0
The United Nations announced that they have appointed an ambassador to handle the potential (inevitable?) contact with alien life forms. Should aliens land on planet Earth, they will be greeted by Mazian Othman, a Malaysian astrophysicist. The reaction to the
by Leigh Scott27 Nov 2010, 3:13 AM PST0
I’m sure you’ve heard about the Juan Williams/NPR debacle. You may also know that Senator Jim DeMint has vowed to introduce legislation that will deprive NPR, as well as public television, of taxpayer funds. It seems that in this political
by Leigh Scott26 Oct 2010, 4:44 AM PST0
When word hit that Zack Snyder would be directing a Christopher Nolan produced, David Goyer written version of “Superman,” many a geek heart rejoiced. Images of super slo-mo action, desaturated color palettes, and snappy and powerful one-liners filled our heads.
by Leigh Scott18 Oct 2010, 4:51 AM PST0
So my good friends, the labor unions, have decided to pick a fight with Peter Jackson and his upcoming production of “The Hobbit.” Of course, they are not my good friends, I say that sarcastically. Unions in general are bad
by Leigh Scott12 Oct 2010, 6:47 AM PST0
A lot of fun and exciting things happened recently related to feminism and the role of women in American society. The always brilliant Camille Paglia published her awesome take down of Lady Gaga and the end of the Sexual Revolution.
by Leigh Scott27 Sep 2010, 4:55 AM PST0
Power up your TARDIS, turn on your lightsaber, and set your phasers to stun because we are about to geek out kids. Not content with making over $2 billion worldwide, James Cameron is re-releasing “Avatar” in theaters. Supposedly, a lot
by Leigh Scott1 Sep 2010, 4:59 AM PST0
There was a lot of cool news out of Comic Con last week. The “Avengers” has a great cast, with the addition of Mark Ruffalo as Bruce Banner, and a great director in Joss Whedon. The images from Zack Snyder’s
by Leigh Scott2 Aug 2010, 5:02 AM PST0
Apparently Mel Gibson had another racist meltdown. This time instead of blaming Jews for everything, he dropped an unfortunate “N-bomb” while berating his Russian baby mama. This is sad. It’s sad because Mel Gibson clearly has some issues. Racism is
by Leigh Scott7 Jul 2010, 5:03 AM PST0
A lot has been written about state tax credit programs on this site and many others. I’ve produced and/or directed seven feature films that have used state tax credits as part of their financing structure. I feel it necessary to
by Leigh Scott7 Jun 2010, 6:50 AM PST0
It’s a beautiful Sunday afternoon here in Malibu, California. A school of dolphins frolic in the ocean, visible from the deck of my two story beach house. I’ve invited over my good friend; author, television personality and all around swell
by Leigh Scott1 Jun 2010, 5:00 AM PST0
A few weeks back, Big Hollywood editor John Nolte asked me for my address. He wanted to send me an advanced copy of Greg Gutfeld’s new book “The Bible of Unspeakable Truths.” I thought “sweet, free book.” But if you’ve
by Leigh Scott25 May 2010, 5:01 AM PST0
For most of the American Revolution, the bold patriots who demanded liberty were at a disadvantage. It’s easy to look back now and talk about how we won our independence, but we must always remember that the outcome was not
by Leigh Scott18 May 2010, 6:51 AM PST0
Have you seen the new music videos by Miley Cyrus and Christina Aguilera? If you haven’t, let me save you nine minutes of precious time. Both videos feature the young, attractive, talented singers clad in lingerie dancing, gyrating and engaging
by Leigh Scott14 May 2010, 5:16 AM PST0
The dream of every young filmmaker is to have one of their cinematic idols watch their work and respond positively. Nothing would make me happier than to get that praising phone call from Steven Spielberg (pre-“Munich” Spielberg of course). So
by Leigh Scott8 May 2010, 3:36 PM PST0
Last week a rather odd story broke on Big Government and Big Hollywood. The voice-over guy for Geico, D.C. Douglas, was fired after he left a voicemail with Freedomworks. On the voicemail he called Tea Partiers homicidal retards. My first
by Leigh Scott28 Apr 2010, 5:03 AM PST0
I wasn’t really surprised to see a lot of negative comments here on a recent review of the film “Kick-Ass.” An eleven-year old-girl cursing and firing a Glock 20 into the faces of mob thugs isn’t exactly for everybody. I
by Leigh Scott21 Apr 2010, 5:18 AM PST0