Selective outrage is not new, either in society or in politics. Some would say that if you want to see a hypocrite, you need only look in the mirror. However, there will never be any progress if we can’t acknowledge selective outrage when we see it. One commonality that I’ve …
Read More »Stelter asks Netflix CEO ZERO questions about ‘Cuties’ as CNN gives pass on film, accused of showing ‘child porn,’ for 2nd time
The latest Netflix-friendly interview aired Sunday on CNN’s “Reliable Sources” program, where host Brian Stelter kept the discussion focused primarily on promoting Hastings’ new book. CNN host Poppy Harlow took a similar approach on Thursday, steering clear of hard-hitting questions and talking mostly about the book in the 10 minutes …
Read More »Netflix’s ‘Cuties’ not only exploits young girls, it exposes liberal film critics spoiling for a culture war fight
‘Cuties’ premiered on Netflix this week amid much controversy and fanfare. As a film critic, I am willing to give the artistic benefit of the doubt to almost any movie, so as I sat down to watch ‘Cuties’ I was conscious of the controversy surrounding it, which had started three …
Read More »Tulsi Gabbard joins #CancelNetflix campaign, calls ‘Cuties’ child porn as GOP lawmakers ask DOJ to charge streaming service
The former Democratic presidential hopeful took aim at Netflix in a Friday tweet, arguing the controversial film would only “whet the appetite for pedophiles” and “help fuel the child sex trafficking trade” while slamming the streaming service as “complicit.” The Hawaii Democrat was not the only lawmaker to step into …
Read More »Pre-teen twerking movie ‘Cuties’ reveals that Netflix can’t stop sexualizing children
The upcoming movie has the internet furious after both promotional material and a synopsis was revealed by the streaming giant. As per its original description – which has now been altered to appease the mob – it follows an 11-year-old who starts to “explore her femininity” after becoming “fascinated with …
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