Oscars Decline, Hollywood Hypocrisy & Gene Hackman's Legacy

Hollywood’s biggest night is losing its luster! In this episode of Red, White & Rude, host William Del Pilar and his guest, Annette Ross, dive into why the Oscars’ ratings continue to plummet. Is Hollywood out of touch with its audience, from political grandstanding to woke fatigue? We also cover and expose the shocking death of acting legend Gene Hackman. Plus, a breakdown of the biggest box office Oscar flops, outrageous red carpet fashion, and the industry's ongoing struggle to balance art and entertainment. Buckle up—this is a no-holds-barred discussion you won’t want to miss!

Chapters:
00:00 Welcome to Red, White & Rude
00:38 Oscars Debate: Do They Still Matter?
03:20 Declining Viewership: Then vs. Now
10:01 Hollywood's Political Agenda
15:35 Are Woke Movies Killing the Industry?
24:52 Box Office Bombs vs. Big Winners
30:15 Rude Rundown: Michael Caine’s Hypocrisy & Disney’s Woke Flops
34:06 Outrageous Red Carpet Fashion
41:29 Gene Hackman’s Death: A Hollywood Loss
53:32 The Future of Hollywood & Final Thoughts