God on Screen Becomes Human in Modern Holy Comedies
Hollywood examines a shift from traditional divine majesty to relatable, secular gods. Jim Carrey stars in Bruce Almighty as a blessed reporter who wields power with humor, while Oh God and other films nudge theology toward pluralism. Scholars argue cinema uses humor to broaden tolerance and connect audiences with faith.
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West Virginia miners protest Real Beverly Hillbillies plan
West Virginia and Kentucky miners protested CBS parent Viacom over The Real Beverly Hillbillies reality show. They argued it promotes a negative Appalachian stereotype and discrimination, while union leader Cecil Roberts urged action against bigotry. Protests were staged in Viacom lobby after talks with Mel Karmazin.
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Potter book named Amazon's largest new product release
Amazon says the fifth Harry Potter novel Order of the Phoenix will be its biggest new product release. More than 500,000 copies were ordered in four months on amazon com and orders exceed 875,000 across all sites. Scholastic publishes the U.S. edition.
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