Assessing the NYTimes view of Conservative filmmakers in Hollywood
Ignatius Insight weighs in on a recent article in the NYTimes, previously noted in my post of June 30, that attempted to assess the impact of conservatives in Hollywood:Ignatius Insight
Tuesday, June 28, 2005
"Action!" — The steady growth of Christian filmmakers in Hollywood
A NYTimes piece, "On the Right Side of the Theater Aisle," describes (in somewhat breathless, "ohmygoshwhataretheydoing?!" tones) the growing influence of political, social, and religious conservatives in Hollywood:
More recently, these familiar faces have been bolstered by new players from both inside and outside the system, many intent on using the documentary form to promote their conservative message. One, Stephen McEveety, 50, who struck gold as a producer of "The Passion of the Christ," recently left Mr. Gibson's Icon Productions to start his own film company. According to two people who have worked with him and who spoke anonymously to protect their industry relationships, Mr. McEveety, who declined to be interviewed, controls a $100 million fund devoted to making and promoting family-oriented movies. (Mr. McEveety did note in an e-mail message that his criterion for making films is whether "my kids would be able to see them," not politics.) He is collaborating with Mr. Bannon, 51, on two new Catholic-themed documentaries, one on cloning, and another on Pope Benedict XVI, which is budgeted at about $1 million.
The piece quotes Barbara Nicolosi, well-known in the world of St. Blogs for her "Church of the Masses" blog. She is described by the NYTimes as a "Catholic activist." Nicolosi is, understandably, less than thrilled by the description and provides a humorous (but telling) account of her conversation with the NYT reporter about the description.
posted by Dr. Denice Hanley, DPM, M.Div. @ 9:34 AM
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