It’s election season, which means Hollywood is pulling out all the stops to push a Democrat over the top. We’ve already seen White Dudes for Harris, preaching stars at the Democratic National Convention, and wall-to-wall social media messages from the likes of Mark Hamill and Rob Reiner. Now, it’s time to talk politics at your neighborhood movie house. This year offers a twist to that tried and blue formula. A few titles buck the progressive narrative, offering a different take on presidential politics. It’s both a sign of the times and a warning shot across the cultural bow. “Hollywood” takes on a whole new meaning as upstart media companies disrupt the usual narratives. The most prominent title still clings to DNC talking points. “The Apprentice,” which made a splash at this year’s Cannes Film Festival, explores the early years of real estate mogul Donald Trump, played by Sebastian Stan. AKA the Republican nominee for the White House. Director Ali Abbasi says the film, slated for an October 11 release, isn’t a hit piece. Nor is he telling Americans how to vote. To quote a popular meme, “Sure, Jan.” “Do I want to show you some stuff about character? Yes, I would very much love that and I think we have some great stuff to show … What you do with that knowledge is up to you. But that knowledge might come in handy if you want to go and vote.” Team Trump already cried foul over the film, particularly a scene where Stan’s Trump assaults then-wife Ivana Trump (Maria Bakalova from “Borat Subsequent Moviefilm”). The real Ivana Trump leveled the charge during divorce proceedings but later recanted on the record. Abbasi included the scene anyway. Here’s Ivana in her own words years later: “I have recently read some comments attributed to me from nearly 30 years ago at a time of very high tension during my divorce from Donald. The story is totally without merit,” Ivana said in a statement to CNN. “Donald and I are the best of friends and together have raised three children that we love and are very proud of. I have nothing but fondness for Donald and wish him the best of luck on his campaign. Incidentally, I think he would make an incredible president.” A more curious anti-Trump film looms in the not-so-distant future, and while there’s no official release date it seems absurd that it won’t go live before November 5. “2073” is speculative fiction, a quasi-documentary that examines where the world might be if we keep heading in the wrong direction. Think income inequality, climate change, and other progressive talking points run wild. The film’s teaser features footage of villains like Vladimir Putin and Trump, the latter suggesting the dystopian vision has roots in his presidency. The Trump connection doesn’t end there. The film, which just bowed at the Venice Film Festival, features a brief visual tease of more Trumpian leaders. A digital billboard announces “Chairwoman Trump celebrates 30th year in power,” complete with Ivanka Trump’s image. Subtle. It’s the kind of hard-left content that may draw little attention at the cineplex but outsized media coverage. That’s already happened. Another project promises a microscopic audience on two fronts. A new CNN documentary (a contradiction in terms given the platform’s overt bias) called “Kamala” should drop sometime in October, according to The Hollywood Reporter. Don’t expect Harris’ word salad speeches or epic flip-flops to get a fair hearing. Documentaries rarely score big with audiences. Plus, the title in question is a short film, further hampering its potential. The title will reportedly shift to VOD platforms before Election Day, which seems a better fit given its length. Conservatives have several options as election season marches on. Consider the latest installment in the “God’s Not Dead” saga, out September 12. Subtitled, “In God We Trust,” the sequel finds Pastor Dave (David A.R. White) running for Congress against a far-Left zealot (Ray Price) who loathes religion. Cultural sparks fly, with our hero struggling to balance his Christian beliefs with the rough and tumble world of Beltway politics. The film’s cast alone, including openly conservative stars like Scott Baio and Samaire Armstrong, sends a political message. So, too, does the film’s plot which is both pro-faith and anti-progressive. By now, the franchise is preaching directly to the choir, but said choir is given few choices at the movies. Or, at least, that was once the case. This year is a little different. The Daily Wire team that uncorked “What Is a Woman?” two years ago returns with an even more incendiary title. “Am I Racist?” finds star Matt Walsh going undercover as a trained DEI instructor to expose the radical movement. The film hits theaters nationwide on September 13, the first time a Daily Wire title moves out from behind a paywall. And the timing couldn’t be better. DEI policies are under fire across the country, and Team Trump has little appetite for the measures. Tickets for “Am I Racist?” are on sale NOW! Buy here for a theater near you. The Democratic ticket, by stark comparison, is headed by a politician many see as the ultimate DEI hire, Vice President Kamala Harris. Democrats have been amplifying January 6 for years, yet the party curiously kept the topic mostly off-stage during the recent DNC convention in Chicago. Now, The Babylon Bee is resurrecting that day for a mockumentary sure to make the Left squirm. “January 6: The Most Deadliest Day,” available October 11 for Bee subscribers, takes a tongue-in-cheek look at the Capitol riot. The mockumentary’s paywall suggests the film won’t find a wide audience, but the Bee’s brand of satire hits both sides enough to suggest some center-left viewers may find a message in the comic madness. And, if the satire lands as expected, it could leave a mark. That’s the whole goal of October surprises, to make voters think twice before making their votes heard. Christian Toto is an award-winning journalist, movie critic and editor of HollywoodInToto.com. He previously served as associate editor with Breitbart News’ Big Hollywood. Follow him at @HollywoodInToto. The views expressed in this piece are those of the author and do not necessarily represent those of The Daily Wire.

Errors in the 2020 census benefited Democrats and hurt Republicans, and these inaccuracies could make a difference on Election Day. In 2022, a report from the U.S. Census Bureau revealed that the 2020 census incorrectly counted the American population in at least 14 states, leading some states to lose congressional representation. The report was highlighted at the time by Heritage Foundation scholar Hans von Spakovsky, who told The Daily Wire that the errors could benefit Democrats in November. “The result of the Census errors in Florida and Texas, two red states, should have three more electoral seats that they never got,” von Spakovsky wrote in an email. “Whereas three blue states, Minnesota, Rhode Island, and Colorado, have three congressional seats – and thus three electoral votes – they should not have. In a razor thin election, this could make the difference in victory.” Another Heritage scholar, Stephen Moore, who is also an author and founder of the Club For Growth, brought the report back into the light over the weekend, noting, “A majority of the overcounted states were blue, while a majority of the undercounted states were red.” The 2020 Census robbed Red states of electoral seats. A majority of the overcounted states were blue, while a majority of the undercounted states were red. According to a @Heritage analysis, the result of these errors shorted red states three seats:https://t.co/QhZcUQUz7b pic.twitter.com/rSVIzMeqUm — Stephen Moore (@StephenMoore) September 7, 2024 Moore included a chart showing that overcounted states included Delaware, Hawaii, Massachusetts, Minnesota, New York, Ohio, Rhode Island, and Utah. The error size in New York resulted in a population miscount of +695,422. Minnesota and Rhode Island, whose overcounting resulted in them keeping electoral votes they should have lost, overcounted their populations by 216,971 and 55,457, respectively. Though Rhode Island overcounted by a smaller amount than the other states (it was still a 5% increase in population, however), it managed to hold onto a congressional seat that it should have lost, the Associated Press reported in 2022. Tickets for “Am I Racist?” are on sale NOW! Buy here for a theater near you. If Rhode Island had counted 19,000 fewer residents – as it should have – it would have lost one of its two congressional seats. Had that happened, the AP reported, that congressional seat would have gone to New York. As for Florida, it undercounted residents by 750,600. It only needed about 171,500 more residents to gain an extra seat. Texas, too, was undercounted by about 560,000 residents when it only needed 189,000 to gain another congressional seat. In his analysis of the Census Bureau report, von Spakovsky noted: Under the 2020 Census enumeration released on April 26, 2021, the total apportionment population of the United States was reported as 331,108,434. After application of the “method of equal proportion,” five states each gained one new congressional seat: Colorado, Florida, Montana, North Carolina, and Oregon. Texas gained two new seats. Due to population decreases, seven states each lost one congressional seat: California, Illinois, Michigan, New York, Ohio, Pennsylvania, and West Virginia. These errors can’t be corrected until the 2030 census, which could bring additional, similar errors.

There are some firsts you’re sure to never forget, like your first kiss or the first time holding your newborn. Then there are those we experience so early on they’re basically impossible to remember. For example, how many of us remember the first time we ever saw a horse? Ruston Jones, who has horses of his own, probably doesn’t. But the Taiwanese couple he ran into are sure to never forget their first chance to not only see but ride horses! Ruston recounts this wholesome encounter in a popular video online. He explains that one day, he and his dad were unloading their horses so they could take them on a ride. As they did, a couple visiting the U.S. approached them. Based on their reactions to the horses, it seemed as though they had never seen any in person before. It only made sense, then, that Ruston offered them the chance for a ride! Watch their unforgettable experience in the video below. @rustonj ♬ original sound – Ruston Jones Taiwanese Couple Has Best Reaction Over a Chance to Ride Horses for the First Time The looks of pure joy and wonder on both the man and woman’s faces are absolutely priceless! If you’ve ever seen a horse in person, you likely understand why that’s the case. While pictures make it clear how massive these creatures are, nothing can compare to standing right next to one. “Just humans being kind. It should always be like this,” someone shares in the comment section, with another adding, “I’m willing to bet out of their whole trip that memory will be the one they cherish and talk about the most.” “When he said ‘I love America’ it made me cry,” a third person admits. “I’m so grateful that this couple ran into kind, welcoming, and loving people. Thank you for representing America in this way. It’s so refreshing.” You can find the source of this story’s featured image here! The post Cowboys Let Taiwanese Couple Ride Their Horses & Their Reaction Is Priceless appeared first on InspireMore.

While pregnant with her daughter, one mom-to-be received the most thoughtful gift ever from her best friend. Felicia Mackenzie Roskam shared the sweetest story on social media about how her bestie made her baby shower unforgettable! It all started when she had confided in the other woman that she was feeling down about something. Although the new mom was very excited to have a baby girl, she was a little sad that she didn’t have anything from her own childhood to hand down. Felicia thought it would be really special to be able to pass on her baby clothes and toys to the next generation. However, because she was adopted, she didn’t have these items anymore. So, this pregnant woman’s best friend decided to take matters into her own hands with the most precious gift she could offer. “Auntie Tay” provided the mother-to-be with hand-me-downs from her own family! She also penned a heartwarming note explaining the present. Screengrab from TikTok “When you found out you were pregnant, I remember you telling me how bummed you were that you didn’t have anything from when you were little,” Tay wrote. “I know this will never replace that, but the items below were mine. Some passed down multiple generations.” She added that, as far as she was concerned, Felicia was her sister. “You are my family and there is no one I would rather see these go to than my new little niece,” concluded the note. What a fantastic gift idea! Screengrab from TikTok Tay couldn’t have come up with a more meaningful gift for her pregnant friend if she’d tried. Felicia was completely floored when she received these beautiful baby items. Many of them came with sticky notes explaining their history. For example, there were a couple of blankets that had been given to Tay’s grandmother in the 1970s and 1980s. She had also included a variety of baby clothes, some of her favorite childhood toys, and one of her most treasured books! Screengrab from TikTok Now, Felicia has plenty of sweet gifts to hand down to her newborn daughter. As the little girl grows up, she’ll learn about all the wonderful memories that her possessions hold. You can find the source of this story’s featured image here. The post Adopted Mom-To-Be Was Feeling Down About Having No Hand-Me-Downs… Until Her Friend Stepped In! appeared first on InspireMore.

There is joy that awaits us after this season here on earth. Heaven is something to rejoice in. Hold on to that promise today.

A post shared on social media purportedly shows Vice Presidential candidate J.D. Vance sitting on a couch while smoking. What am I looking at? pic.twitter.com/s5OX1gl2BA — Morgan J. Freeman (@mjfree) September 6, 2024 Verdict: False The image has been digitally altered. Fact Check: Ron Howard, director of the film adaptation of Senator J.D. Vance’s memoir “Hillbilly Elegy,” […]

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