EDITORIALS

Wow, that almost looks worse than the Scary/Epic/Date Movies because of what they seem to be trying to "say." That just looks absolutely atrocious.

No, I think the presence of O'Reilly pretty much confirms the obvious- this movie is aimed at bashing the left, and I think the timing is designed to promote blind patriotism before the election, not to increase voting, but to increase voting for the right. I don't mind political satire, but this looks like ignorant political satire. Like, "hey, maybe we can use violence to knock some sense into the opposition. Then they'll think like us." It's offensive to the right and the left to promote ignorance. Looks sad more than anything.

Why does no one cal the holiday by it's actual name? It's Independence Day. The fourth of July is just a date on a calender. You don't say "Merry 25th of December." do you?

OH! Forgot, I really liked the quote about Zucker and then Zucker said it too. That was funny.

Yeah exactly, I'd to see that lardy lefty set on fire on tv, if only it happened in real life. Praise Jay-zus. Without scum like Moore our word of peace love and annihilation would be plain sailing

Zucker is a Republican... he made some videos last election against Kerry that were run online because they were too over the top to air. So he is making a statement. But unlikely to do anything. And I'm on the other side and sometimes get mad at Moore... the answers lie in the middle not the right or the left.

"I hope that this is done tastefully and respectfully..." Yeah, because we wouldn't want to hurt poor lil Michael Moore's feewings... How come nobody cares if the W movie is done tastefully and respectfully? Just as there are many people that dislike and disrespect the President, there are plenty of people who don't particularly care for Michael Moore.

Sweet, Bill O'Reilly in a comedic role. People getting slapped. Gary Coleman talking about bacon. I feel like someone took a shit into my ass.

I honestly don't care if it hurts his feelings. I have never liked Michael Moore, but from a film stand point, I do hope it will be tasteful. I am with all of you, W. looks like trash. From what we have seen it looks like it will undoubtedly be a mockery of our President, and I wish it wasn't. I hope it isn't!

Yeah, I noticed "Rosie O'Connell." Who is that actress?!!! Anyhow, to add my comments to this discussion, the left is just as subject to comedic satire as the right is. Sure, this movie might piss off the left, but isn't that kind of the point? Non of the lefties seems to complain when a pro-left movie gets made that pisses off the pro-right, but as soon as a pro-right movie gets made they get their panties in a bunch. This is America. People can say whatever they want. That includes poking fun at the left. If you are a pro-left person, don't go see this movie if you'll be too offended. That's all there is to it. This is America. People can go see whatever movies they want to and avoid the ones they want to avoid.

I have to admit it's pretty erie to see Chris Farley's brother as I never know he was an actor. The big question here will be- Who will be the audience for this film. A parady against the left. I don't really get that. Oh, one more thing - remember- Fox is fair and balanced! Yea Right!

What if the goal and purpose of this film is to promote pro-American patriotism directly before the election? I will give you three guesses and your first two don't count...duh

Aren't movies like this targeted to fourteen year olds? Michael Moore isn't anybody political, so to say this is anything more than a Tropic Thunder type spoof of Hollywood is just stupid and wrong. And if you think that Michael Moore is that much of a political minded being then you have some issues to work out yourself. Moore is a narrow minded freak, so far to the left no one important can hear him.

@Jack Oh please. Moore is a "truth-seeker?" Give me a friggin' break. And I tend to wonder if you've been out there bashing piece of crap, lousy, disgusting movies like Brian DePalma's "Redacted." The extreme left is insane and deserves to be parodied. Of course THAT's ok, right? Vic

I think this looks great. Almost as accurate as Moore's films himself. The guy's an ass, yet no one is ever gonna complain about right wing bashing movies so the only way the few right wing Hollywood crowd can react is to make moronic crap about the Left. When crap like Farenheit 9/11, W, Nixon, and every other anti Republican films stop being made the left can cry like bitches. Until then, shut up and take it.

"I hope that this is done tastefully and respectfully" Howls of derisive laughter, Bruce! You guys have never had a problem with subversive, controversial, offensive comedy before. You weren't worried and fretful over CHOKE or RELIGULOUS (which is looking to be the most killer out of all of these - opens Oct. 3) and the article just above this one (in my email) is for HAMLET 2. Nothing you guys have ever reported on HAMLET 2 had you wringing your hands over whether or not it would be Tasteful and Respectful (Rock me Sexy Jesus!). Nothing you guys have ever reported on W. had you hand-wringing over whether or not it would be Tasteful and Respectful (and perhaps even Bush could get a laugh out of it too! Sniff! Then wouldn't the world be a dreamy marshmallow place?). I didn't catch any fear over whether or not Oliver Stone plans to bash the right. Or the fact that W. too, will be released in late October (an Oct. opening in the USA and France only). Other Right bashing movies to be released in mid to late October: BODY OF LIES and CROSSING OVER. So why the about face now? And why are so many on this board - who haven't even seen the movie - worrying over whether that "Zionist Jew" (Jack Novelli #26), real purpose is "to promote pro-American patriotism directly before the election?" As for Michael Moore, the man is far bigger as a person than just his waist size, and I think he can handle it.

I love how liberals can't even accept the failure of the anti-Bush/Iraq movies as their own. It makes my chuckle. "IT'S BUSH'S FAULT!" they scream. Hollywood Liberals can't accept the notion, that maybe they are disconnected from the MAJORITY of the American people who simply don't want to see these crap political movies that say things they KNOW aren't true or are obvious leftist propaganda. Instead, somehow, yet again... it has to be BUSH'S FAULT. "We're tired of 8 years of bla bla bla". Look, plain and simple: Hollywood is painfully learning the lesson that the majority of the American people haven't drunk the kool-aid. Inasmuchas the War hasn't gone perfectly, (what war has, BTW?!) the need to have this war was necessary. I know you liberals don't believe that, but thank goodness, YOU are not the majority. History will show Bush was right. You'll see. Anyway, those movies fail because they lose sight of the one thing movies need to have: connectivity with the audience.

@KS @Vic @Drew @Feo Amante Pubescent ignoramuses! You all are taking yourselves much too seriously! You are sheep in need of a Shepard. Someone who will no doubt come and save your asses. You like war, go fight in Iraq or Afghanistan. You think you're in the 10% of Americans that don't live from pay check to pay check? Well, think again. You're all living in unreality, in a society that tells you to spend, spend, spend and don't worry about problems or take any responsibility. Frankly I don't really care about Zucker or Michael Moore or anyone who's making wads of money at other people's expense. Republicans and Democrats are the same people and they don't really care about the 90% of Americans that are the working poor. There are no liberals! It's a convenient label to divide and conquer the masses. Just like there isn't a liberal Hollywood or Media. They're worth billions and want to hang on to there money as long as possible. Do you homework, read your history books and start to think for yourselves. You are not doubt routing for people that don't have your best interests in mind and are easily deceived. As for myself, I am the exception to the rule and reside in the 10% of the haves. Believe me when I say that Zucker is a Zionist and that his film is propaganda. As for Oliver Stones film 'W,' it's a piece of crap. Stone hasn't made a good film in 14 years. He's a hack. I'm just trying to give you all some words of wisdom, but if you choose to be ignorant, than the best of luck to you, especially when the hard times hit. You're going to need all the luck you can get. Hopefully there will be some good movies out there to keep your mind off things, like just how shitty you're lives have become because you didn't listen.

I've seen both movies as I work in Liberal Hollywood with all of the Jews Mr. Feo Amante. I made my money at your expense producing motion pictures. Doing my very best to give you your money's worth in entertainment. Even during the Great Depression we came out ahead. I'd like to think I made my money honestly. I'm grateful for what I have and frankly I've been lucky. Apparently this is now becoming you're soap box as well. However, at the end of the day I will still be in the 10% and you won't. Your attitude is exactly the reason why most of the 'Haves' don't give a crap about you and your parents. Perhaps my generous gesture to give you a taste of reality was out of line. Who am I to decide whether the masses should be awaken to the truth. Sometimes I wish I wasn't privy to the information that I possess. Life would be so much easier if I could just plug into the Matrix like the rest of you. Go back to fantasy land and keep paying to see those movies and watch your television. I appreciate the contributions from audiences, as they are my bread and butter. Sadly, the media is manipulating you and you’re completely oblivious to it. I can’t lie to you about your chances, but you do have my sympathy. Enough said.

#18 Again look at the caveats - I hope it is done tastefully. Did you care about taste with any of his other films (was Airplane "tasteful" to the airline industry? any of its sacred cows it skewered?) why is it when attacking the Right you can say/do/mock anything? But when the left is dared to be mocked suddenly we have to handle it with kit gloves and be fair. Sad Andy since we know if the roles were reversed on this film I doubt we'd have such hesitancy.

Hey 790, What name calling?

@790 Yeah I know that there are a few of you out there that are listening. I'm not referring to you 790. You said that we're screwed either way with McCain or Obama. It’s a two party dictatorship and you're right. I'm just one of those people that looks out for the little guy. Some folks have a hard time listening and won't open their minds to reality. They’ll go kicking and screaming, denying the truth every step of the way. They're not three-dimensional contemplators and can’t get beyond black and white thinking. Sometimes it takes tough love to rattle the illogical, fearful and uncompromising conservative mind that perceives change as dangerous. Most Americans have a hard time digesting realism because they’ve lived in imagination land for such a very long time. They don’t understand that those who defend and try to preserve the constitution are a threat to the establishment. They are perceived by the Media as traitors and Anti-American when they are actually doing the work of patriots. It’s ok to question authority and debate our beliefs. America was built of these principles. Secrecy and violating civil rights have more in common with fascism than democracy. Some people are finally starting to realize that the USA hasn’t been a Democracy for some time now. It’s a rude awakening and guys like Michael Moore are the bearers of bad news. It’s no surprise that many people dislike Moore. Who really wants to hear the truth? What person really wants to find out that they’ve been wrong about a great many thing? As painful as it may seem, I find that the time has come for Movie Going Americans to put the amusement aside and instead focus on how they can help preserve this great nation of ours.

Ok, it is amazing to see how liberals react when they have their playbook used against them. The idealistic author of this piece cynically asks if this is meant to have political implications?? OF COURSE IT IS! His piece is written in the, "Those conservatives are trying to impact the election with this movie....how dare them!" Leftists have been pushing a political agenda in virtually everly film made since John Wayne died.

@ jknovelli http://thewatcherfiles.com/dulce_book.htm Its very eye opening, I reccomend for mature readers that have an open mind and a thirst for the truth. Ppl need to know what were up against.

"Something about the movie, however, makes me want to perhaps see it from another perspective. I keep wondering if it is in fact coincidence that the release date for this film is scheduled for October 3rd, which is exactly one month and one day prior to the presidential election. Some might still say that this film was made only to bash the American left." How is this any different than Michael Moore timing the video release of "Fahrenheit 9/11" to be right before the 2004 election (which he admitted he did so consciously in an Entertainment Weekly" article). Or the "documentary" about John Kerry "Going Upriver: The Long War of John Kerry," a hagiographical depiction of the man who was destined to be our next leader, being released two months before the election? Or Eminem releasing his anti-Bush song "Mosh" a week before the election? Funny how timing issues never were addressed in those cases.

I agree...it may not be a coincidince that this is released so close to the election. But didn't Oliver Stone do the same thing with his movie "W."?

I'll definitely be seeing this movie at the cinema. What a breath of fresh air to see something come out of Hollywood that isn't anti-American. Unlike the stream of US-hating political movies that have been released in recent years, this one is likely to do very well, contrary to Andy Adair's opinion in his quite predictable piece. Of course, negative comment from Andy and his ilk will only encourage more people to go see it. The left-wing McCarthyism that attempts to stifle anything non-left is beginning to break, and with Zucker's brilliant comic mind exposing the ludicrous pieties and vanities of the Left, this movie will hopefully have some influence on the election in November.

No, thank you. It's bad enough the radical right has to sling mud and vicious personal attacks at anyone to the left of Barry Goldwater on hundreds of radio stations (on airwaves which belong to the people, incidentally) without the opposing view ever being heard (unless you're such a rube to still believe the hysterical myth of "liberal media") without having to see a really dumb movie doing exactly the same thing. We've heard it all before "if you give a darn about the poor you're a socialist, if you believe in decent schools you're a socialist, if you believe in equal opportunity you're a socialist, and if you believe in any of these things you hate America." This looks like a stupid movie to start with, that it's entire reason for existance is a hilarious lie...the the mainstream media has a "liberal bias" and that views of the right are never heard...makes it all the worse. Oops, and we just accidentally HAPPENED to have it open one month before election day. Ask yourself this, America. IF an election based upon ideas and qualifications were NOT going to be won by a landslide by Democrats, why would this type of gutter politics even be neccessary? Answer: Of course, it wouldn't. The ONLY reason this kind of trash exists is that the right knows that if they tried to make this election about issues and qualifications Obama would win overwhelmingly. They HAVE to make it about mudslinging and personal attacks, that's their only chance to save their millionaire tax cuts and prevent such horrible, unAmerican ideas as equality and opportunity.

It looks funnier. It is time that Michael I destroyed Cream Magazine Moore got his.

Ironically this movie is closer to truth and reality then Michael Moore's films. At least this film will have some entertainment value. This writer asks, "I wasn't sure what to think?". I know it just pains liberals to see their wonderful twinkie eating, slave driving, hypocritical poster boy for their cause be put up on the silver screen and, in a funny kind of way, get a taste of his own medicine- but for laughs. A lot of people won't even call Michael Moore's films documentaries anymore because of his dismal record for getting facts right- purposely. So is this meant to be fine cinema? Of course not. But neither was "Airplane!" or "Naked Gun". But these films are fun to watch. It is really fun to watch how liberals react when they get a taste of their own medicine. "This can't happen to us, we own the right to political satire in the mainstream media...no, no, I'm melting, I'm melting away..."

56 says... "(on airwaves which belong to the people, incidentally)" and "prevent such horrible, unAmerican ideas as equality..." Sounds an awful lot like "To everyone what they need and from everyone what they are able..." Why is it that those who complain about being called socialist expouse socialist ideas so often?

Why is it when a liberal makes a movie to trash the right and America just prior to an election (ferenhype 911) it is filmaking and "Thought Provoking". But that of a conservative is for some other reason????

Do any of you find it ironic that the Republicans have most of the wealthy and don't give two damns about the poor since they've opposed everything from social security to civil rights (until they worked of course, in which case they flip flop and have always loved it and would never repeal these liberal policies), and the Liberals, who are founded on the ideals that the common man must have an equal chance to make his wealth and that letting poor people die on a cold street isn't a good idea, they're the elitists? You know who is responsible for the lack of respect of the US? The GOP. If you invade a few countries without provocation, allow torture, use white out on the constitution, and interpret the world as "Yer with us or with the terrorists", you're gonna come off dickish, for the real fact that those things were very...dickish. And I'm sorry, but I thought we were founded on the principle of criticizing the establishment to fine tune America. I don't see how its anti-America to want to remove those elements which make America deficient. The Dems have not moved fanatically left or socialist. It is the same ideology of FDR and progressives such as TR, with more emphasis put on racial equality than in the past. Its just that the GOP is getting pissy about it now because they have started to relabel anything the has long since been settled so that they can make it seem fresh and then attack it. The reasons why Liberals can criticize Conservatives and not the reverse is because the GOP are the ones that screwed up and the ones that continue to screw up. Little Ricky wanting to save the whales and gaining the wrath of O'reilly, not so much. They had control and they skipped down jackass lane screwing up everything they touched. The economy is in a tailspin, unemployment is high, we are in a war that we were mislead into, education and healthcare are completely screwed up and why? The glorious Bush revolution. Of course only 80% of Americans agree with me, so I guess I'm some "far leftist". The films that show the horrors of our modern geopolitical actions don't fail because people don't agree with them. They fail because people in times of strife want escapism. Clinton got it on in the White House, you got to criticize that and that's only fair. But that wasn't on the scale of bashing the government against the wall. When someone does something bad, or is truly mean, you can criticize them. Conservatives bash people simply because they disagree with them, who they are or if they are good people be damned. And if equality is an un-American ideal, you obviously live in some backward 1920's Dixie land. Equality is absolutely American. It is the equality in business affairs which gives a shop keep just as much ability to build up a successful business as anyone that came before him. It is the equality of people not to be judged or restricted simply because they are different and being allowed to commingle and make ensure the prosperity of their family and children. It is equality that ensure no man is above the law. "All men are created equal". Individualism is the ability of one to prosper as well as a respect for the individual. Equality in no way detracts from that.

HOW CAN YOU HAVE ANY PUDDING IF YOU DON'T EAT YOUR MEAT??? This movie seems like it's going to be hilarious. And whoever wrote this article is obviously a lefty. So let me get this straight, for once, a movie comes out with a conservative point of view and you say you hope it has enough "taste" so michael moore can get a laugh out of it? You are nuts my friend. Screw every last liberal. While Michael Moore, Susan Surandon (if that's how you spell her name), Tom Cruise and Robert Redford make movies bashing America and undermining what we are trying to accomplish overseas, which is very distasteful I might add. I'll bet you never described one of those movies as distasteful. I'll bet you said they were "thought-provoking." Well I think this film will be hilarious and "thought-provoking." Especially to the youth who have been brain-washed by their parents and their hero's into believing that America hasn't done more good for the world than any other nation. People say that America's history with slavery is a bad thing. No! It is a great thing! We were the first nation in the world to abolish slavery. We were the first nation for women's rights. Maybe Michael Moore should do a credible documentary about how the Democratic Pary has fooled half of America into believing they were the party of civil rights. MLK Jr. was a bonafide conservative while Al Gore Sr. was trying to stop desegregation. But then again, maybe it would be better for America to stop trying to determine the historical significance and meaning of the past 8 years and try to educate themselves a little better on things that have had enough time for the historical significance to have been determined. The best example is that Democrats claim it was JFK that Started the civil rights movement. All respect to LBJ for signing the Civil Rights Act of 1964, but Barry Goldwater was the one pushing for the freedom of all people from any government control. This includes civil rights if you didn't make the connection. The only reason LBJ signed the CRA is that America was ready for it and there would have been revolution had he not. He won the election because of the emotional appeal of JFK's assasination. The youth of America are being deprived of True American History every day. Is it OK if they have a little pudding??

I am a bit curious to find out that AFTER this movie is released, if most of these "has been" actors will have a harder time finding credible work.

I keep seeing how this is a right movie bashing the left. It's pandering. The article said it's curious it's being released a month before the election. Well, duh! It's no different than Oliver Stone's piece of crap he's putting out right before the election. It's all about pandering to one side or the other and about trying to push a bit of an agenda. I'll go see it because of the poking fun at Michael Moore. Not really a fan of his. Fact is most sane people aren't going to go see this movie, think it's the gospel truth and vote for McCain. With either movie I think the people who will see them in the theater are people who ascribe to the politics of the filmmaker. Don;t think it will make a difference either way.

Sorry, DCompose, Moore's movie "Slacker Uprising" is due out this week. And as for a possible "Gigli" joke, that's just for people who have attention spans long enough to enjoy humor that goes back a bit. "Where's the Beef?" is still used as a punchline now and then, and that is MUCH older.

This movie looks great! Anyone who's interested in it should definitely check out these two websites: http://www.americancarolers.com This is the republican networking site for the film, giving people with conservative views a chance to meet and interact with others who are interested in it. http://www.moovealong.org This is a humor site with a really funny blog that's also directly connected to the film, the less advertised. It's got some really funny stuff on it! Everyone should go see this movie to show Hollywood that there is a market for films with conservative values, and to have a good laugh expense of the left!

It should be funny. Everyone should chill out! Because Kelsey Grammar is always funny, Allen Haff is hilarious and I cannot wait to see Mike Farley's work. He looks like his brother which is a good thing!

Can't say I enjoy making fun of a man who A.) took a stand against corporations that sell guns and ammo like candy, B.) vigorously fought for health care for America's finest, C.) meticulously exposed a fraudulent administrative policy, and D.) fights like crazy to restore its good name. Hope it's done tastefully; I've always laughed till I cry at Zucker's films.

Have to say I enjoy making fun of a man who A.) wanted to gut the freedoms granted by the Second Amendment, B.) vigorously fought to destroy the world's best health care system by socializing it in the Canadian/British model that is currently falling apart, features rationing, and lags years behind ours in the introduction of cutting edge technology, C.) told documented lie after lie about every one of his tartets, and D.) fought like crazy to make the U.S. a fabian socialst state, telling whopper after whopper in the process. Good to see the left's sacred cows beaten up once and a while!! Ed