Is this a case of life imitating art? I hope you can clarify this for me after reading this post. At times it feels as if I am the only one speaking out against Hollywood portraying teenagers as debauched, misguided criminals to increase their box-office take in. But after I read about about a slew of incidents [...]
Movie Review: Project X
March 5, 2012 By 5 Comments
Spring break is decidedly around the corner. Why else would a film featuring entitled, booze-abusing, pill-popping teenagers appear at this time of year? Timing is everything, and Hollywood is right on cue with the upcoming release of Project X. This latest portrayal of teenagers running amok is suitably produced by The Hangover director Todd Phillips, [...]
Proven: Hollywood’s Pretend use of Alcohol in Movies Contributes to Real Teen Drinking
February 22, 2012 By 6 Comments
A new study reveals that the use of alcohol in movies influences minors to drink. The study conducted by Dartmouth Medical School researchers and published in the British Medical Journal BMJ Open, shows that teenagers and children are likely to be more influenced by what they see in films than what their parents teach them. For those of us [...]
Hollywood Moves That Benefited Youth in 2011
January 7, 2012 By Leave a Comment
Before 2012 starts to highlight what’s wrong with Hollywood (and we know there’s plenty of that) it’s worth recognizing some things Tinsel Town did that we might consider an improvement. Hollywood managed to do some good this past year, though it’s difficult to realize this when the Kardashians are blinding everyone with their glowing skin and [...]
Huntington’s Disease Society of America Gala In San Diego
November 8, 2011 By Leave a Comment
The Huntington’s Disease Society of America (HDSA) San Diego chapter’s annual Celebration of Hope Gala takes place Wednesday, Nov. 9, at the Manchester Grand Hyatt in downtown San Diego. Last year’s record-breaking event raised $135,000 which coincided with the gala’s tenth anniversary. Huntington’s Disease, a fatal genetic brain disorder that results in the loss of [...]
