…ober 24, 1959 headline read, “FILM MORALS WORRY PROTESTANTS – L.A. Clergy protests Hollywood’s alleged over-emphasis on sex and violence.” For over two years, the same perspective appeared in at least 1000 magazine articles, radio programs and television programs. Eric Johnston, the President of Motion Picture Producers and Distributors Association of America, Inc. (MPPDA), wrote a letter to the Director of Social Action of National Co… Continue reading →

  By Stephen Bennett If you’ve been following the media throughout these past few weeks, you may have noticed an unprecedented number of news stories, articles and videos addressing bullying, suicide – and homosexuality. The media honed in on several high-profile cases of teens and students who took their own lives allegedly because they were bullied and picked on for being “gay.” 13 year old Seth Walsh of Tehachapi, Cal… Continue reading →

By Dr. Ted Baehr, Publisher of MOVIEGUIDE® Although Michael Jackson’s death has grabbed all the headlines, there have been several famous celebrities who have died recently whose star is on the Hollywood Walk of Fame. Farrah Fawcett made some headlines our the world, as did Ed McMahon, but the articles about McMahon overlooked his incredible service to his country in World War II and the Korean War as a Marine aviator. One of the best and… Continue reading →

…dustry. At the same time, we have warned people about the pitfalls and tried to educate people and equip them to deal with the unique situation of show business. In this regard, the Los Angeles Times has published a series of articles on all the brilliant outsiders like Howard Hughes and William Randolph Hearst (to invoke some ancient examples that are common knowledge) who came to Hollywood and got fleeced. The good news is that more Christians… Continue reading →