The Church Can Defeat Hollywood In The Culture War

The Return to Order Moment

Complain about the nature and content of a movie, and someone is almost sure to complain, “Get over it. It’s just a movie!” That reaction emphasizes the fact that few people think about the effects of the movie industry on society. The Movie industry’s larger-than-life images take on a power all their own. It also trivializes real dangers. In Hollywood’s make-believe world, all situations can be resolved in two hours. Hollywood is also a deeply seated enemy of religion and morality. Since its very beginnings in the early twentieth century, immorality has been its stock in trade. Those with upright consciences are made to look boring and silly. Those who break the rules appear daring and exciting. However, the movie’s worst offenses have been against the Church herself. When the industry blasphemes against Holy Mother Church, the TFP has been quick to respond. Those responses have been effective. In several cases, that influence has cost Hollywood millions as films that were thought to be upcoming blockbusters fell flat at the box office. This podcast will examine three such cases. Listeners who wish to read the essays in their original formats may use the following links: https://www.tfp.org/why-the-movie-benedetta-is-blasphemous-and-anti-catholic/, https://www.tfp.org/catholics-cannot-silent-scorseses-silence/, and https://www.tfp.org/the-da-vinci-code-one-year-later/. Thank you for listening!