“Hillbilly Elegy” director Ron Howard said that he was “very surprised and disappointed” by GOP vice presidential nominee JD Vance’s political rhetoric after not knowing about the candidate’s political beliefs. The two-time Academy Award winner Howard recalled that he and Vance did not discuss politics during the development of the film. “Well, we didn’t talk…
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News Variety’s film critic writes ‘Hillbilly Elegy’ film ‘may have created a monster’ legitimizing JD Vance
Variety’s chief film critic suggested on Wednesday that Sen. JD Vance may have risen to become former President Trump’s vice-running mate “thanks to Hollywood’s help.” The 2020 Netflix adaptation of Vance’s “Hillbilly Elegy” memoir surged to the top 10 most-watched list after Trump announced on Monday that the Ohio senator would be his running mate…
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News What “Hillbilly Elegy” Tells Us About J.D. Vance and the 2024 Election
Our critic traces J.D. Vance’s shift from bootstrap memoirist to vice-presidential candidate. Related Posts Lawyer Says Trump Aide Told Her After 2020 Election: ‘The Boss Is Not Going to Leave’ In the aftermath of the 2020 election, former President Donald J. Trump planned to refuse to leave the White House Read more Sen. Vance demands…
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