Less threatening skies?

Previews suggest gentler, family-friendly Hollywood winds | Gene Edward Veith

Summertime is Hollywood's biggest season, a time for special effects extravaganzas, over-the-top action thrillers, and the most bankable stars, all designed to create some blockbuster hits that will pay the studio's bills for the rest of the year. Summer movies are traditionally in the genre of mindless entertainment, not thoughtful works of art, though the distinction is increasingly being blurred.

The summer is not only Hollywood's biggest season, it is also prime family time. Going to the movies was once fun for the whole family, but now parents have to be careful, as even children's cartoons sometimes carry a problematic message. This summer's movie forecast suggests lots of wasted celluloid, but also some promising possibilities for family outings.

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