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EPISODE · Nov 19, 2025 · 29 MIN

Why Movies Suck: Screenwriter Lou Aguilar Tells the Story

from The Spectacle Podcast: The Official Podcast of The American Spectator

As the film industry struggles at an all-time low in ratings and box office performance, can conservatives step up to the challenge and make Hollywood great again? Screenwriter and American Spectator columnist Lou Aguilar joins The Spectacle Podcast hosts Melissa Mackenzie and Scott McKay to discuss Hollywood’s poor decision to focus on woke messaging rather than quality storytelling. They discuss films and shows that have been ruined by DEI, such as Robin Hood, The Witcher, The Wheel of Time, Tron: Ares, and The Lord of the Rings. They also express the need for a revival of idealized storylines in film rather than cynical ones. Tune in to hear their discussion!

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As the film industry struggles at an all-time low in ratings and box office performance, can conservatives step up to the challenge and make Hollywood great again? Screenwriter and American Spectator columnist Lou Aguilar joins The Spectacle...

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