Angelina Jolie Hits FOX News Nerve
Those miserable excuse for journalist at cable's embarrassingly hideous network FOX News seemed to be really offended by Angelina Jolie's 'press ban' that appeared to have 'omitted' the trashy network from the red carpet calling her on Friday "hypocritical," "arrogant" and saying "there has hardly been a less sympathetic actress in recent history". Don't cry, Fox News... Don't cry.
The Oscar-winning actress plays the widow of murdered Wall Street Journal reporter Daniel Pearl in the upcoming movie "A Mighty Heart," and its New York premiere on Wednesday, was held to support the organisation "Reporters Without Borders," which defends journalists against persecution and combats censorship and laws that undermine press freedom.
What apparently happened was that Jolie's lawyer demanded the journalists covering the event sign pre-interview contracts limiting exactly what they could and could not ask her, for instance not asking any questions pertaining to her personal relationships. If the interviewer broke the rule Ms Jolie would have the right to immediately terminate the interview and leave.
Appearing on Thursday night's "The Daily Show" with Jon Stewart, Angelina (pictured above with Brad Pitt at Wednesday's premiere) said "I think people are always looking for, unfortunately, for the most negative story, but it was not mandatory and—again, I didn't put it out there. It was from my representatives trying to be protective of me, but it was excessive and I wouldn't have put it out there."
Labels: Angelina Jolie, Movies
posted by Justin Van De Kamp at
1:30 PM
12 Comments:
Angelina claims she knew nothing about the restrictions that were being made on the media to only discuss the film with her and not her personal life. I find it very hard to believe that she was completely unaware of the situtation. Here is a video of her discussing the movie and the media:
http://www.thenewsroom.com/details/411964/Entertainment?c_id=wom-bc-kd
Kortney from The Entertainment Desk at TheNewsRoom.com
lol It is amazing how everyone puts Fox News down for telling the truth. Excuse me Justin, but WHAT makes Fox's news wrong and not the other network's? How can you prove that Fox isnt the one telling the truth? You can't(and I don't want to see some liberal site). That is what amazes me. Its how people are so quick to disown Fox's news. They have been so poisoned by the liberal networks left wing extremism, that the voice of reason itself seems like an extreme to them. I guess when you have been bathing in 1000 degree water for so long, that 100 degree water seems quite chilly.
FOX News is the most disgusting, prejudiced, idiotic piece of crap on television and an utter embarrassment to the US.
I hope it is eventually shut down and people who work there never find work because they soiled the word 'journalism.'
Why should they be fired? Because they have a differing opinion? Yes, that really shows how open mindedness and tolerance.
Also, what makes them crap? You still provide no proof or evidence to back up your exxagerated claims against them. Prove that they are crap without using any other news networks or internet propaganda sites as your "proof" and maybe I might take what you say seriously.
You see, thats the difference between liberals and conservatives. Liberals, they basically form their opinions based off of what they read or are told by the media. Conservatives form their opinions based off of observations that they make. This is an intresting theory when tested. Think about it. The cities, where news spreads easily and quickly by word of mouth and variations of the media, tend to be the most liberal. Whereas, the more country areas, where media has less of a hold, tend to be more conservative, because they have to form opinions based off of their observations.
So putting down Fox news is just showing that you are blindly following the other news networks. Me? I rarely turn on Fox news, and hardly ever listen to radio talk show hosts. If I ever do, its for entertainment. This is because I can form my opinions based off of observations, rather then media propaganda. And unlike some of us, I am not calling for any network to go out of business. I just want more fair representation in the media. And I also want a less politically correct society. Because, I have observed that it has brought on MORE labeling and more hatred. We have just switched who we are labeling and who we are hating. The media of course, would never dream of considering this. So only those capable of observing, will see this. Those who rely on the media, will continue to be fed a bowl of lies and continue to eat it up. Its really quite sad.
Unlike you, JJ, I do quite often turn on FOX News, so I actually know what I am talking about. I actually know how Unfair and Unbalanced that joke of a network is.
I see you you have taken upon yourself to defend that inferior organization simply because it upholds the so-called conservative agenda that I presume you share.
Otherwise I don't see why on Earth would anyone with even a glimmer of common sense stand up for such a ridiculous network that admits to its own bias.
I am not going to give you any examples here; I suggest you do your own homework.
What is sad is that FCC hasn't taken away the license from such a wretched institution. They can have their own slant, but when they report the news they are supposed to be neutral. Not spend the whole prime-time clubbing political opponents to death.
Finally... "Conservatives make opinions based on their own observations while liberals are fed information by the media?" Ha-ha-ha... That's a good one. Is that why that utter failure is still in the White House?
You realize that your post proved nothing. You gave no examples as to why Fox should be taken off. YOU seem to think they are bias, but I can turn right around and say that every other news network is biased, and the reason Fox seems like a conservative extremist network, is because moderates seem that way compared to the other side.
Also, Bush is very FAR from my ideal pick for president, but he has done much better then the other choices would have. Like I said, you believe every liberal thing you read. Conservatives actually pay attention to what is going on when they form an opinion. And many of us are quite mad with Bush lately. But, I'd take 12 more years of Bush over 1 year of any of the democratic candidates. The democratic candidates offer nothing other then getting out of Iraq. Ok, lets say they get us outta there, then what? I think you need to actually observe things for yourself and stay away from the news networks for a few months. I think you'd be surprised to find out that the main stream media has been lying to you, and that Fox news is not as biased as you think.
Also, Fox news asks tough questions from political candidates? Isnt that good? I mean, shouldnt they be completely honest with us?
And, what about the tolerance liberals love to preach? Where is that when it comes to Fox?
So, you may laugh at the idea that conservatives form opinions by observation, but you are basically proving it. You buy into almost everything the mainstream media tells you, and not looking at the big picture. Maybe if you took 1 year off from all sources of media, and formed opinions based off of real observations, you might see some differences.
My post was not intended to prove to you anything, JJ. I am not going to have a political debate on an entertainment blog. I am sorry, but I really don't have time for such complex discussion.
If you are incapable of seeing the obvious conservative bias of the FOX News network, than you will have to find someone else to explain it to you, and I am certain there are many people in this country who will be able to do so.
Ultimately, I really don't understand why you're making such big fuss about my (or anyone's) harsh criticism of FOX News. They use aggressive and strong language against people they dislike, so it is only natural and logical that they get quite a bit of their own medicine in return.
You can therefore be sure that FOX News will continue to get such treatment on this blog.
This will be my final post on the topic, I have nothing further to say, you are welcome to have the final word, as I am sure that will give you a lot of pleasure.
Sorry to state the obvious, but if this is an entertainment blog, why is it that there are many political comments brought up? Its like you said, report news, but there is no need to throw in your own personal comments about Fox News, or political candidates. Just simply, as you said, report the news with a neutral attitude. Afterall, that is what this blog is about right? Entertainment News?
Because I find it entertaining to bash FOX News. Just wait till the presidential race really begins and I start bashing the Republican candidate. :)
So much for you not posting anymore. You really shouldnt alianate your blog. Plus, your really going to make yourself sound foolish bashing the Republican candidate. So I really must advice you refrain from attacking Gulianni. But, if you want to support the no experienced economy wreckers the democratic party has put up, well, just prepare to have me pull them apart. And believe me, they got a lot more to be pulled apart than all of the Republican candidates put together. Once we get out of Iraq, The Democratic ideas just collapse like building without a support.
Well I only wrote that JJ to give you an opportunity to do a noble thing and not have the last word. I actually expected more from you. Obviously you still need to learn how to make a graceful exit.
So if I disagree with the Republican agenda and criticize their candidate I will make myself foolish? For someone who helped put that disaster of a President into power (twice!) I think you should cover your face in shame and not speak baloney.
It's funny you mentioned pulling out of Iraq. How many more Americans have to die, how many more hundreds of billions of dollars of tax payers money will have to be wasted and where does the Halliburton stock have to be before that finally happens?
So, there were no weapons of mass destruction over there, ey? Well then, 3500 dead soldiers and 435 billion dollars later, I suppose that is the President's way of saying "oops".
Sorry to crack an egg on your face, but I did not vote for George W. Bush.
Well, would you believe that much of Iraq is actually grateful for us going over there?
3500 soldiers seems like a lot. Lets weigh it against other wars.
Did you know that your St. Hillary supported the war? Well, she did when we went in. When it became unpopular, she flipped.(And if you say that Bush fooled her, you give me one less reason for her to be in power)
Im not saying that disagreeing with the Republican candidate will make you foolish. It will be supporting the democratic candidate.
Well, I'm going to do the noble thing and give YOU the last word. Since this is supposed to be a blog bout Tv shows, I would expect this to remain that. If this becomes another left wing blog that is mostly politics, You can expect to hear a lot from me. Anyway, here you go, I give you the last word for this. But if its going to be anything you heard on the news, don't bother with it, cause chances are its not the whole story.
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