Critic decries Hollywood’s shift toward anti-white narratives and ‘woke’ filmmaking
A columnist contends that contemporary Hollywood has abandoned classic American storytelling, praising the horror film Sinners as proof of an anti-white, woke agenda.
The author reflects on Hollywood’s golden age, invoking figures like John Wayne, Clark Gable and Howard Hawks to illustrate a bygone era of clear-cut American values in film. He contrasts that legacy with today’s output, which he characterizes as vulgar, violence-driven and dominated by “woke” ideology. The horror movie Sinners, described as an anti-white work, is highlighted as a recent studio-backed success that exemplifies this shift.
Warner Bros. is singled out for financing the film, which the writer claims profits from targeting white audiences. He also observes that white male filmmakers have been largely replaced by liberal executives, further entrenching the perceived cultural assault. References to friend Michael Mailer’s morally uplifting projects serve to underscore the author’s view that current Hollywood prioritizes division over unity.
Why it matters
It reveals how cultural commentary frames the film industry’s role in broader political and social debates.
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