YubNub Social YubNub Social
    #astronomy #pandemic #death #vaccination #biology #terrorism #trafficsafety #crime #astrophysics #assaultcar #carviolence #stopcars #nasa #mortality #notonemore
    Advanced Search
  • Login
  • Register

  • Night mode
  • © 2026 YubNub Social
    About • Directory • Contact Us • Developers • Privacy Policy • Terms of Use • shareasale • FB Webview Detected • Android • Apple iOS • Get Our App

    Select Language

  • English
Night mode toggle
Community
New Posts (Home) ChatBox Popular Posts Reels Game Zone Top PodCasts
Explore
Explore
© 2026 YubNub Social
  • English
About • Directory • Contact Us • Developers • Privacy Policy • Terms of Use • shareasale • FB Webview Detected • Android • Apple iOS • Get Our App
Advertisement
Stop Seeing These Ads

Discover posts

Posts

Users

Pages

Blog

Market

Events

Games

Forum

Independent Sentinel News Feed
Independent Sentinel News Feed
2 w

Report: Ayatollah Ali Khamenei Prepared to Flee to Moscow
Favicon 
www.independentsentinel.com

Report: Ayatollah Ali Khamenei Prepared to Flee to Moscow

As the protests in Iran spread, a report in Sunday’s Times of London claims Ayatollah Khamenei is preparing to flee to Moscow. Whether this is true, we cannot say. One day after the daring capture of Venezuelan strongman Nicolás Maduro in an early-morning raid, the Times quoted intelligence sources that said that Ayatollah Ali Khamenei, […] The post Report: Ayatollah Ali Khamenei Prepared to Flee to Moscow appeared first on www.independentsentinel.com.
Like
Comment
Share
Daily Wire Feed
Daily Wire Feed
2 w

Trump Admin Will Not Stop Mass Deportation Flights To Venezuela Even After Maduro’s Capture
Favicon 
www.dailywire.com

Trump Admin Will Not Stop Mass Deportation Flights To Venezuela Even After Maduro’s Capture

The Trump administration isn’t stopping its mass deportation effort following the arrest of Venezuelan dictator Nicolás Maduro, The Daily Wire has learned. The Department of Homeland Security told The Daily Wire on Monday that deportation flights to Venezuela have not paused as the United States continues to help the country find stability. The Trump administration’s deportation campaign has focused on Venezuelan nationals after the Biden administration ushered in a record wave of migrants from the South American country. As part of the deportation operation, Trump administration officials previously successfully pushed the Maduro regime to accept removal flights from the United States after they stopped under the Biden administration. “The great news for those who are here from Venezuela on Temporary Protected Status is that they can now go home with hope for their country.” @TriciaOhio President Trump is bringing stability to Venezuela. Secretary Noem ended Temporary Protected Status for more than 500,000… pic.twitter.com/8EmcE1XZ0y — Homeland Security (@DHSgov) January 5, 2026 The agency has also encouraged the roughly 500,000 Venezuelans whose Temporary Protected Status was recently revoked to leave the United States on their own. “The great news for those who are here from Venezuela on Temporary Protected Status is that they can now go home with hope for their country,” Homeland Security Assistant Secretary Tricia McLaughlin told Fox News Sunday. It remains unclear which diplomatic channels the United States is pursuing to ensure Venezuela continues accepting the deportation flights. President Donald Trump told reporters aboard Air Force One Sunday that the United States is “in charge” of Venezuela, adding that there would be elections there “at the right time.” “We’re in the business of having countries around us that are viable, successful and where the oil is allowed to freely come out, because that’s good, it gets the prices down. That’s good for our country,” Trump said. “This is Venezuela, our area, the ‘Donroe Doctrine,’” a play on words riffing on the Monroe Doctrine to describe his Trump-branded approach to American leadership in the Western Hemisphere. Following some tough talk on Maduro’s arrest, the ousted dictator’s second-in-command, Delcy Rodríguez, claimed that she plans to work with the United States in the coming months. “We extend an invitation to the U.S. government to work together on a cooperation agenda, aimed at shared development, within the framework of international law, and to strengthen lasting community coexistence,” Rodríguez said. “President Donald Trump: Our people and our region deserve peace and dialogue, not war. That has always been President Nicolás Maduro’s position, and it is the position of all of Venezuela at this moment,” Rodríguez added. “That is the Venezuela I believe in and have dedicated my life to. My dream is for Venezuela to be a great power where all good Venezuelans can come together.”
Like
Comment
Share
Daily Wire Feed
Daily Wire Feed
2 w

Mickey Rourke Turns To GoFundMe To Prevent Eviction From L.A. Home
Favicon 
www.dailywire.com

Mickey Rourke Turns To GoFundMe To Prevent Eviction From L.A. Home

Actor Mickey Rourke approved the launch of a GoFundMe over the weekend to help prevent him from being evicted from his Los Angeles home. The 73-year-old was reportedly served notice in December to pay $60,000 in back rent or vacate the premises. The fundraiser is titled “Help Mickey Rourke Stay in His Home” and has raised $71,506 as of Monday morning with a goal of $100,000. It was created with Rourke’s permission by his manager’s assistant and will be used for the actor’s “immediate needs and expenses.” “Mickey Rourke entered American cinema like a force of nature—raw, fearless, and utterly original,” the GoFundMe page says. “In the late 1970s and 1980s, he wasn’t just a movie star; he was a symbol of something rare: danger paired with vulnerability, toughness paired with heart. From ‘Diner’ to ‘Rumble Fish’ to ‘9½ Weeks,’ Mickey gave audiences performances that felt lived-in, not performed, and left a permanent mark on American film culture.” The page says Rourke has “lasting physical and emotional scars” from when he left acting for professional boxing and goes on to say he was abandoned by “the industry that once celebrated him.” “Mickey Rourke is an icon—but his trajectory, as painful as it is, is also a deeply human one. It is the story of someone who gave everything to his work, took real risks, and paid real costs. Fame does not protect against hardship, and talent does not guarantee stability,” the page says.  “What remains is a person who deserves dignity, housing, and the chance to regain his footing. The goal is simple: to give Mickey stability and peace of mind during an extremely stressful time—so he can stay in his home and have the space to get back on his feet. Any donation, no matter the size, will make a real difference.” According to TMZ, Rourke was seen checking into a West Hollywood hotel with his dog on Sunday. Rourke’s Hollywood career stalled after his stint in boxing, but he staged a comeback with “The Wrestler” (2008).  That role earned him the Golden Globe Award and BAFTA Award for Best Actor, as well as an Academy Award nomination for Best Actor. He went on to appear in major Hollywood movies, including “Iron Man 2” (2010), “The Expendables” (2010), and “Immortals” (2011) before moving on to independent and direct-to-TV films.
Like
Comment
Share
Daily Wire Feed
Daily Wire Feed
2 w

Trump Renews Call To Take Greenland, Mocks Denmark’s Added Security: ‘One More Dogsled’
Favicon 
www.dailywire.com

Trump Renews Call To Take Greenland, Mocks Denmark’s Added Security: ‘One More Dogsled’

President Donald Trump reiterated his calls for the United States to take control of Greenland after Saturday’s move to capture and extradite Venezuelan dictator Nicolás Maduro, saying that control of the island was more critical than ever from a national security standpoint. Trump made the comments while speaking to reporters aboard Air Force One, and while he conceded that Greenland was not the number one priority at the moment, he made it clear that the issue was still on his radar. WATCH: ? JUST IN: Denmark is PANICKING after President Trump insisted the US NEEDS Greenland, and Denmark isn’t treating it properly “We need Greenland! For national security.” “You know what Denmark did to ‘boost security?!’ Added ONE MORE DOG SLED! It’s true!” ? “Greenland is… pic.twitter.com/t7lijNpX4J — Eric Daugherty (@EricLDaugh) January 5, 2026 “How did we come up to Greenland? Well, I don’t want to talk about Greenland,” he said at first. “Let’s talk about Venezuela, Russia, Ukraine. We’ll worry about Greenland in about two months. Let’s talk about Greenland in 20 days.” He then went on to give a few thoughts on the matter anyway, saying, “I will say this about Greenland — we need Greenland from a national security situation. It’s so strategic. Right now, Greenland is covered with Russian and Chinese ships all over the place. We need Greenland from the standpoint of national security.” “And Denmark is not going to be able to do it, I can tell you,” he continued. “You know what Denmark did recently to boost up security on Greenland? They added one more dog sled. It’s true. They thought that was a great move.” Greenland’s Prime Minister Jens-Frederik Nielsen pushed back over the weekend, calling Trump’s remarks “very rude and disrespectful.” “I have to say this very directly to the United States: It makes absolutely no sense to talk about the need for the United States to take over Greenland,” Danish Prime Minister Mette Frederiksen added. “The Kingdom of Denmark – and thus Greenland – is part of NATO and is therefore covered by the alliance’s security guarantee. We already have a defense agreement between the Kingdom and the United States today, which gives the United States wide access to Greenland.” Frederiksen added a warning: “I would therefore strongly urge the United States to stop the threats against a historically close ally and against another country and another people who have said very clearly that they are not for sale.”
Like
Comment
Share
Daily Wire Feed
Daily Wire Feed
2 w

Hegseth Moves To Strip Mark Kelly Of Rank And Pay Over ‘Seditious’ Military Video
Favicon 
www.dailywire.com

Hegseth Moves To Strip Mark Kelly Of Rank And Pay Over ‘Seditious’ Military Video

Secretary of War Pete Hegseth is making it crystal clear: wearing a suit in the halls of Congress doesn’t give you a free pass to spark a mutiny. Hegseth announced a major escalation in the Department of War’s investigation into Sen. Mark Kelly (D-AZ), directing a formal censure letter to be placed in the retired Navy captain’s permanent file. More importantly for Kelly’s pocketbook, Hegseth has ordered a 45-day review of the senator’s retirement rank and pay. The move follows “reckless and seditious” statements by Kelly that the administration says were intended to undermine military discipline. “Six weeks ago, Senator Mark Kelly — and five other members of Congress — released a reckless and seditious video that was clearly intended to undermine good order and military discipline,” Hegseth stated. He reminded the Arizona Democrat that, as a retired officer still drawing a pension, he remains firmly under the thumb of the Uniform Code of Military Justice (UCMJ). The controversy stems from a video released in November titled “Don’t Give Up the Ship,” in which Kelly and a cohort of left-wing Democrats who are veterans urged service members to “refuse unlawful orders.” We want to speak directly to members of the Military and the Intelligence Community. The American people need you to stand up for our laws and our Constitution. Don’t give up the ship. pic.twitter.com/N8lW0EpQ7r — Sen. Elissa Slotkin (@SenatorSlotkin) November 18, 2025 The Department of War points out that Kelly failed to cite a single actual “illegal” order, adding that Kelly used his military credentials to baselessly sow seeds of insubordination against the Trump administration’s efforts to secure the border and target suspected narco-terrorists. Kelly, appearing at a town hall in Tucson in early December, remained defiant — and personal. He mocked President Donald Trump as “asleep at the wheel” and dismissed Hegseth as a “joke,” boasting that he won’t “back down.” Kelly’s wife, former Rep. Gabby Giffords (D-AZ), reportedly “laughed and laughed” at the prospect of a UCMJ prosecution. But Hegseth isn’t laughing. Federal law prohibits any action intended to interfere with the loyalty or morale of the armed forces, carrying a potential ten-year prison sentence. While Kelly claims he is “standing up for the Constitution,” the administration argues he is hiding behind a shield of “legal gymnastics” to encourage mutiny. Kelly has 30 days to respond before the Navy decides just how much his “seditious” rhetoric will cost him.
Like
Comment
Share
The Conservative Brief Feed
The Conservative Brief Feed
2 w

Hammer-Wielding Intruder HITS VP VANCE
Favicon 
www.theconservativebrief.com

Hammer-Wielding Intruder HITS VP VANCE

A hammer-wielding intruder shattered windows at Vice President JD Vance’s Cincinnati home just after midnight, raising chilling questions about security vulnerabilities for America’s political elite even when they’re miles away. Incident Unfolds in Historic Walnut Hills Secret Service agents at JD Vance’s East Walnut Hills home heard shattering glass around midnight on January 5, 2026. William DeFoor, 26, wielded a hammer to break four windows and damage a protected vehicle in the driveway. Agents spotted him attempting entry into the empty residence. Vance had left for Washington the day before with his family, including three children under 10. DeFoor fled eastbound after the initial confrontation. Agents alerted Cincinnati police at 12:15 a.m. They quickly took custody of the suspect. No injuries occurred. The neighborhood, known for historic sites such as the Harriet Beecher Stowe House, faced a sudden disruption from this brazen act. Vance bought the $1.4 million property in 2018 during his Senate run. The Secret Service maintains a permanent detail there due to his vice presidential role. This setup proved essential when DeFoor struck. Suspect’s Pattern of Vandalism Emerges William DeFoor carries a record of destruction. In 2024, authorities charged him with smashing windows at a Hyde Park business near Walnut Hills. Prosecutors now pursue felony vandalism, criminal damage, trespass, and obstructing official business against him. Reports describe DeFoor’s actions as those of “a crazy person,” per Vance’s X post. No political motive has surfaced in the initial accounts. Common sense aligns with Vance’s framing: isolated madness, not ideology, drove the hammer swings. Facts support swift justice over speculation. U.S. Attorney’s Office reviews federal charges. Cincinnati police hold DeFoor pending decisions. Secret Service spokesperson Anthony Guglielmi confirmed the residence stood empty, emphasizing a coordinated response. Vance Prioritizes Family Privacy Amid Fallout JD Vance posted on X early January 5, thanking the Secret Service and Cincinnati police. He requested media restraint in publishing images of smashed windows. His goal: shield young children from graphic reminders of the threat at their home. This incident echoes March 2025 protests outside the property. Pro-Ukraine demonstrators then accosted Vance, walking with his three-year-old daughter. Heightened tensions test residential security for public servants. Short-term, expect bolstered patrols at Vance properties. Long-term, it spotlights risks to political families in polarized times. Walnut Hills residents and local resources bear minor strains from the probe. Secret Service Response Demonstrates Precision Agents acted decisively, detaining DeFoor beforethe breach. Their protocol deterred worse outcomes. Coordination with local forces exemplifies effective layering of federal and municipal protection. No ongoing threats reported as of the morning of January 5. Property damage remains confined to the windows and the vehicle. This event reinforces why elite protection extends to private homes—ordinary tools like hammers pose real dangers. Conservative values prize law, order, and family safety. Vance’s measured response and agencies’ efficiency align perfectly. DeFoor’s repeat offenses demand accountability, not excuses. Sources: 1. https://kitchener.citynews.ca/2026/01/05/man-who-broke-windows-at-vances-ohio-home-is-detained-the-secret-service-says/ 2. https://www.reviewjournal.com/news/politics-and-government/man-detained-after-breaking-windows-at-vances-ohio-home-secret-service-says-3603854/?+Secret+Service+says 3. https://www.wftv.com/news/politics/man-who-broke/OSAQY3TGI42CVJMXHGVAOVA63A/ 4. https://www.independent.co.uk/bulletin/news/jd-vance-residence-cincinnati-ohio-attack-arrest-b2894675.html
Like
Comment
Share
Daily Caller Feed
Daily Caller Feed
2 w

Jonathan Turley Says Maduro Will Find Indictment Scarier Than Being Captured
Favicon 
dailycaller.com

Jonathan Turley Says Maduro Will Find Indictment Scarier Than Being Captured

'This is a pure cash and carry operation'
Like
Comment
Share
SciFi and Fantasy
SciFi and Fantasy  
2 w

Zazie Beetz Absolutely Refuses to Get Murdered —or Wear Pants— in the Trailer for They Will Kill You
Favicon 
reactormag.com

Zazie Beetz Absolutely Refuses to Get Murdered —or Wear Pants— in the Trailer for They Will Kill You

News They Will Kill You Zazie Beetz Absolutely Refuses to Get Murdered —or Wear Pants— in the Trailer for They Will Kill You It’s not a game, it’s not a secret society, but it’s kind of both of those things? By Molly Templeton | Published on January 5, 2026 Screenshot: Warner Bros. Comment 0 Share New Share Screenshot: Warner Bros. If you have liked any moderately recent horror and/or violent and/or weird movies—from Ready or Not to that Crispin Glover movie in which he’s stuck in a hotel to The Menu—there may be something for you to enjoy in They Will Kill You, a movie in which an ex-con gets a new job at a building full of rich people, only to find that they all want to murder her. However, these rich Satan-worshippers really seem to have chosen their mark quite poorly. It is not the most original of premises—it really does feel as if the creators have selected highlights from the last six or seven years of related films—but They Will Kill You stars Zazie Beetz, who seems entirely up to the task of sprinting through a plush high-rise, throwing axes, and occasionally missing with a tossed knife. There are some narrow crawlspaces, of course, and I am pleased to report that she does not seem to have to fight all her battles without pants. Just some of them. Beetz is joined by a promising lineup of co-stars that includes Myha’La, Paterson Joseph, Tom Felton, Heather Graham, and Patricia Arquette at her imperious best. New Line Cinema and Nocturna are slightly hyperbolic in their synopsis: “The film unleashes a blood-soaked, high-octane horror-action-comedy in which a young woman must survive the night at the Virgil, a demonic cult’s mysterious and twisted death-trap of a lair, before becoming their next offering in a uniquely brazen, big-screen battle of epic kills and wickedly dark humor.” The trailer below is the safe-for-all version; there’s a red-band version here that has more swears and body-part slicing. They Will Kill You is directed by Kirill Sokolov, whose previous films include the charmingly titled Why Don’t You Just Die! (The exclamation point is part of the title, not an editorial comment.) It’s written by Sokolov and Alex Litvak (2011’s The Three Musketeers), and has among its producers the It team of Andy Muschietti and Barbara Muschietti. Enter the Virgil on March 27th.[end-mark] The post Zazie Beetz Absolutely Refuses to Get Murdered —or Wear Pants— in the Trailer for <i>They Will Kill You</i> appeared first on Reactor.
Like
Comment
Share
SciFi and Fantasy
SciFi and Fantasy  
2 w

Made-for-TV Movies That Mimicked Hollywood, For Better or Worse
Favicon 
reactormag.com

Made-for-TV Movies That Mimicked Hollywood, For Better or Worse

Movies & TV TV movies Made-for-TV Movies That Mimicked Hollywood, For Better or Worse Classic stories adapted for the big screen…and almost immediately adapted again for the small screen. By Robert Repino | Published on January 5, 2026 Comment 0 Share New Share Success breeds imitation. That’s why, ever since the first movie tickets were sold for a profit, the most popular films always portend a swarm of knockoffs, often with comically lower budgets and lesser-known actors. These days, plenty of movies that seem to pop up on streaming services almost instantaneously in the wake of a big hit movie often have the feel of an imitation. Several tiers below that are the ubiquitous mockbusters, the kind of movie that tends to end up in the DVD bargain bins of convenience stores. Zero-budget and straight-to-video, these movies often have deliberately misleading titles that get conflated with big Hollywood pictures. And whenever a “real” movie is based on intellectual property in the public domain, a mockbuster is virtually guaranteed. And why not? The producers don’t even have to change the title! In fact, the term “mockbuster” appears to have been coined in reference to the movie H.G. Wells’ War of the Worlds, released by Asylum Films the day before the premiere of Steven Spielberg’s 2005 adaptation. Back in the ’80s and ’90s, however, many of these seemingly redundant movies emerged from the bizarro world of made-for-TV movies. I have written about TV movies before (here and here), and not because I think they’re good. It’s more like processing some traumatic accident. I find myself asking: Why did this have to happen? Who’s responsible? How do I move on? Shockingly, though, a few of these unnecessary TV movies might nevertheless surprise some viewers. Despite lowered expectations, many of them were serious (if flawed) attempts to tell a story. Of course, as one would predict, many other examples would never even make it to the bargain bin. Here are a few that range from “hey, not bad!” to “what were they thinking?” Robin Hood (1991) I’ll start with one that’s worth a shot. In May 1991—about a month before Robin Hood: Prince of Thieves premiered in theaters—the British-made Robin Hood debuted on FOX. This may be a TV movie, but it was not made for TV. Instead, it was intended for release in American theaters until it became obvious that it would get snowed under by the looming Kevin Costner-led blockbuster. That’s a shame, because this movie features several elements that were fresh at the time, including a “gritty” medieval look, a serious (but not too serious) take on the characters, and a more independent Maid Marian who joins the action rather than waiting to be rescued. The cast has some people worth watching. Patrick Bergin plays a charming Robin Hood. In my recollection (I was 13 at the time), FOX’s relentless ad campaign prominently featured Uma Thurman as Marian. No objection there. Jurgen Prochnow (Das Boot) and Jeroen Krabbé (The Fugitive) are the bad guys, and a young Owen Teale (Game of Thrones) is Will Scarlett. Most important, this movie is comfortable with a smaller scale. Rather than telling a globe-trotting story involving the Crusades and court intrigue in faraway London, this is a more focused and realistic narrative about a local conflict. I always viewed this one as a pleasant surprise, a thoughtful companion to the fun but somewhat overblown theatrical release that arrived a few weeks later. Why choose? You can like them both! The Hunchback of Notre Dame (1997) By the 1990s, Victor Hugo’s The Hunchback of Notre-Dame had been adapted so many times that it seemed inevitable that Disney would eventually give it a try. Somehow, they produced a version of this heartbreaking story that featured not only singing gargoyles, but an uplifting theme and a happy ending. Even the most skeptical critics had to admit that Disney succeeded. A year later, TNT attempted a serious take1 on the story, with no singing gargoyles. And they brought out the big guns: Richard Harris as the villainous Dom Frollo, Salma Hayek as the gypsy dancer Esmeralda, and a barely recognizable Mandy Patinkin as Quasimodo, the tragic bell-ringer. IMdb has a funny story of how Patinkin tried but hilariously failed to secure the title role for the Disney film, which led directly to him getting the role here. And hey… wait a minute… is that Nigel Terry from Excalibur? Yes! It is! The production values may not have aged well, but they garnered four Emmy nominations back in the day. More than that, the movie offers some smart, sensitive, and nuanced commentary on class, faith, and human progress. Still, the film is held back by the limited scope of a TV movie. There’s a lot of creative camera work to make the tiny crowd of extras resemble a massive Paris uprising. The big action set pieces are somehow less impressive than a previous made-for-TV adaptation from 1982, starring Anthony Hopkins. And the runtime may be too compact to explore all the relationships, from the unrequited love stories to the fraught mentor-mentee tension between Quasimodo and Dom Frollo. So, your mileage may vary with this one. But if you need more adaptations of this story in your life—like the people who run this blog that I discovered—then it’s worth a try. Joan of Arc (1999) In the fall of 1999, director Luc Besson followed up The Fifth Element (1997) with The Messenger: The Story of Joan of Arc, starring his then-wife Milla Jovovich. Critics were not receptive. Many pointed to the disjointed themes: the movie had feminist aspirations, but also casually toyed with the idea that Joan was mentally ill. The most generous reviews tried to compare the film to Braveheart (1995), arguing that it was a clumsy patriotic epic that was meant to be more fun than historically accurate… not exactly a ringing endorsement. Expectations for a TV movie, however, are mercifully lower. And so the two-part Joan of Arc released on CBS earlier that year enjoyed a warmer reception. Rather than speculating about the main character’s psychological state, this version opts for a paint-by-numbers narrative, no doubt tested to please a wider audience. Joan of Arc plays it so safe that if you search for reviews, you’ll find many conservative-leaning websites praising the film for not bashing the Catholic Church. At the time, the major networks were on a roll with high-concept miniseries. Among these, Merlin (1998) with Sam Neill might be the best known. Joan of Arc has a similar feel, especially when it comes to the talented cast. Leelee Sobieski takes the title role, supported by Peter O’Toole (who won an Emmy), Olympia Dukakis, Shirley MacLaine, and Neil Patrick Harris (back when most people would still point to the screen and say, “Doogie Howser?”) Whereas The Messenger received multiple Razzie nominations, this redundant TV movie was rewarded with four Emmy nominations and thirteen more from the Golden Globes. I don’t really know what any of that means, though. Miniseries are notoriously bloated, and this is no exception. By the time it reaches its first battle scene, most feature-length films would be over. Joan of Arc might be more useful as an artifact of how religious piety (and zealotry) was depicted in popular culture in the late 20th century. After all, the movie starts with Joan thanking God while burning to death, an act of fanaticism that I hope would be explored and deconstructed a bit more in the present day. Besides, can anyone really top Jane Wiedlin’s Joan from Bill and Ted’s Excellent Adventure? That’s a debate for another time.2 Goddess of Love (1988) Let’s crawl out of the Middle Ages and into the modern world, where we find a movie that is much closer to the classic mockbuster model that we love to ridicule. I’m talking about Goddess of Love, released by NBC in 1988. Props to fellow Reactor writer Reneysh Vittal for reintroducing me to this mess. I remember that NBC promoted this movie so relentlessly that there was no escaping the ads—even David Letterman satirized the promotional campaign run by his own network. So here’s the plot: on Mount Olympus, which looks strangely like a backyard in Beverly Hills, the god Zeus (John Rhys-Davies!?) punishes a disobedient Venus by imprisoning her in statue form. Her only way of escaping is to make a man fall in love with her. Centuries later, the statue is delivered to 1980s Los Angeles. Through a silly sequence of events, a hairdresser named Ted places his engagement ring on the statue’s finger, bringing the goddess to life. While Ted dodges her increasingly aggressive advances, Venus discovers the wonders of modern America. And yes, in typical ’80s fashion, that includes a credit card and a makeover. Goddess of Love is a remake of a comedy from the 1940s, but its inspiration (and much of its script) appears to be drawn from Mannequin, the critically panned but financially successful rom-com released a year earlier. Perhaps the most blatant rip-off involves Mannequin’s main comic relief, Hollywood Montrose (Meshach Taylor), a gay character whose positive portrayal was considered trailblazing for the time. Goddess goes for the same laughs by casting Little Richard in a similar role… but they don’t commit to the bit, leaving him mostly out of the plot. Even if Little Richard had the chance to carry the movie, he would have been weighed down by the puzzling decision to cast Wheel of Fortune’s Vanna White in the lead. I don’t blame them for trying, but the script does her no favors. Maybe this could have worked if, like Arnold Schwarzenegger’s early performances, she only had to deliver a handful of quippy, memorable lines. But no: she’s expected to be funny, cutesy, sexy, emotional, and sometimes scary. Even for a more experienced actor, it’s a lot to ask. If NBC ever re-ran this one, it was certainly without the relentless ad campaign. Am I leaving out any redundant, ripped off, or mockbuster-adjacent examples from my list of TV movies? I’m not entirely sure if I want to know, but if you have any that have stuck with you over the years, please add them in the comments. And may the goddess of love have mercy on our souls. This was originally titled, simply, The Hunchback. ︎I’m not entirely serious here, as I’m aware of The Passion of Joan of Arc (1928), one of the most important films of all time. ︎The post Made-for-TV Movies That Mimicked Hollywood, For Better or Worse appeared first on Reactor.
Like
Comment
Share
Daily Signal Feed
Daily Signal Feed
2 w

Maduro Arrives in Court and Pleads Not Guilty
Favicon 
www.dailysignal.com

Maduro Arrives in Court and Pleads Not Guilty

Venezuelan dictator Nicolás Maduro pleaded “not guilty” to federal narco-terrorism and drug trafficking charges on Monday, two days after the U.S. captured him from his residence in Caracas.  Appearing in a federal court in New York City, Maduro told the judge in Spanish through an interpreter, “I am not guilty,” adding, “I am a decent man. I am still the president of my country.”  Maduro’s wife, Cilia Flores, was extradited with him and also entered a not-guilty plea in court.  Maduro and his wife are being held in New York on federal charges that include illegal drug trafficking, money laundering, and narco-terrorism.   “For over 25 years, leaders of Venezuela have abused their positions of public trust and corrupted once-legitimate institutions to import tons of cocaine into the United States,” the indictment against Maduro begins. The indictment was unsealed on Saturday. Maduro helped to facilitate the movement of drugs, according to the indictment, by providing “Venezuelan diplomatic passports to drug traffickers” and facilitating “diplomatic cover for planes used by money launderers to repatriate drug proceeds from Mexico to Venezuela.”  “Maduro has allowed cocaine-fueled corruption to flourish for his own benefit, for the benefit of members of his ruling regime, and for the benefit of his family members,” the indictment declares.  Prior to his capture over the weekend, the Trump administration issued a warning to Maduro over his illicit actions, but Maduro did not heed the warnings, according to Secretary of State Marco Rubio.  “Nicholas Maduro had multiple opportunities to avoid this. He was provided multiple very, very, very generous offers and chose instead to act like a wild man, chose instead to play around, and the result is what we saw tonight,” Rubio said on Saturday after U.S. forces captured the dictator in the middle of the night.  Maduro is not currently seeking release on bail, NBC News reports, but his attorney, Barry Pollack, says he might do so at a later time.  The next hearing in the case will be held on March 17, according to Judge Alvin Hellerstein, who is presiding over the trial.   The post Maduro Arrives in Court and Pleads Not Guilty appeared first on The Daily Signal.
Like
Comment
Share
Showing 1981 out of 107011
  • 1977
  • 1978
  • 1979
  • 1980
  • 1981
  • 1982
  • 1983
  • 1984
  • 1985
  • 1986
  • 1987
  • 1988
  • 1989
  • 1990
  • 1991
  • 1992
  • 1993
  • 1994
  • 1995
  • 1996
Advertisement
Stop Seeing These Ads

Edit Offer

Add tier








Select an image
Delete your tier
Are you sure you want to delete this tier?

Reviews

In order to sell your content and posts, start by creating a few packages. Monetization

Pay By Wallet

Payment Alert

You are about to purchase the items, do you want to proceed?

Request a Refund