I'm Confused, But Not Surprised

Look on the net and find Hollywood is not finding what makes people enjoy their films.

Hollywood is a business and it can't be explained any other way. The movies, the stars and all supporting staff are trying to make money, which I think is part of the process.

So, what's the problem? Hollywood is finding their investments are not bringing a return; much less a profit. They are scratching their heads; wondering what to do.

Here's are the solutions, if you're not so far gone you can't relate:

- Stop the graphic violence. People are horrified enough by what the real world brings. Graphic violence only reminds of the horror of reality.

-Stop the graphic sex. People that want graphic sex can find it on the internet. It doesn't embellish the story line.

- Remember that reality doesn't allow happy endings as often as wanted. The stories need to be of contentment, happiness and the hope that life can turn out "happily ever after."

- Advise your stars that their political beliefs destroy their career. Most people are not liberal, believe that the world owes them anything and find such behavior repugnant. We don't need a conscience. We need an escape to gentle reminders of the tremendous good of the human species.

I remember when "True Grit" was released. It was a grand story, with a grand conclusion. Life can be cruel, but people are not willing to accept it always needs to be that way. That's what Hollywood needs to embrace. We need entertainment without evil. Good needs to conquer and it shouldn't be the "good" of the failed efforts of socialism, or any other political ideology that cause more harm than good.