[Temple Owl]

I still enjoy the old movies starring such tough guys as Humprey Bogard who never cursed, took off his clothes and, as the good guy, always won.

I have trouble watching most of today's garbage.

I think it is terrific that decent rich guys are going to make decent movies.

[bcoffey]

The book "Joshua" by Joseph Girzone on which the film is based is a personal favorite. From the reviews I've read, the film departs significantly from the book, for better or worse I do not know.

Note: There is a whole series of "Joshua" books by Fr. Girzone. In my opinion the original "Joshua" is the best by far.

[SamAdams76]

I prefer watching the older movies too (when I do watch movies). I don't like much about the new films with their gratuitious violence, sex and profanity. Not that I'm a prude about those things but I hate it when they are stuck in a movie simply to earn it a PG-13 or R rating.

[Countyline]

Delighted to read this.. Hopefully the response will be the movie houses showing his films will be filled with viewers looking for stories that cause us to look at things anew and push us to turn aside from all the degrading, angry, violent, twisted actions and thinking that passes for entertainment.

The ever pushing of the limits on just "how base can we go" and how can "we tear down the foundation of our civilization" has succeeded to the extent that we see in the media headlines every day. We are surrounded and drowning in the despotism of evil protrayals. Too Strong? Sadly not.

[Countyline]

... found a related article on the General Interest thread posts ...

Hell Freezes Over Again -- Eagles Tour, But They Won't Play New York (my title)
Variety

An excerpt ...

"The event will be presented by Anschutz Entertainment Group's Concerts West division. The deal represents a major coup for the underdog concert promoter, which has been fighting an uphill battle for business against industry behemoth Clear Channel Entertainment.

The Eagles pact follows Concert West's earlier success in wooing teen queen Britney Spears' upcoming national tour. Meanwhile, Clear Channel has struggled in recent months with sales declines amid a tough economic backdrop, resulting in the ouster of co-chiefs of music Rodney Eckerman and Irv Zuckerman earlier this week."

Interesting to see this billionaire is an 'active force'.