• The Melania Movie: "If They Showed This On A Plane, People Would Still Walk Out"

    From Mad Dog@nospam@nospam.com to alt.fan.rush-limbaugh,alt.atheism,alt.politics.immigration,alt.politics.trump,rec.arts.tv on Wed Jan 28 10:29:11 2026
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    Irish Star


    Melania Trump suffers huge blow as critics admit they thought her
    documentary was a joke
    Story by Kathleen O'Boyle


    As First Lady Melania Trump continues promotional work for her upcoming documentary Melania, critics online have reacted sharply to the project's trailer, with viewers saying they 'thought it was a joke. '

    The documentary, produced in part by Melania and directed by Brett Ratner,
    is set for a worldwide theatrical release on January 30, 2026, and will be followed by streaming availability on Amazon Prime Video.

    Melania attempts to provide audiences with a behind-the-scenes look at the
    20 days leading up to President Donald Trump's second inauguration, with footage that includes Melania engaging in activities ranging from travel to meetings and personal moments.



    As the trailer circulated on social media platforms, viewers slammed
    Melania for her work on the documentary. On X, one commenter wrote, "I
    thought this was a joke post. "

    Another user posted, "get the f— out of here maam. " "Nobody cares! "
    someone else wrote, with another adding, "Ain't no one going the first time
    to your home video let alone going again. "


    Someone else's comment simply said, "I'd rather watch paint dry, " with another adding, "Please girl, nobody is interested. "

    The trailer itself opens with Melania Trump walking into the U. S. Capitol Rotunda dressed in a dark tailored outfit and wide-brimmed hat.

    She delivers the line, "Here we go again, " before a montage showing scenes from her life as first lady unfolds.


    Trump's two-word review of Melania's documentary turns heads


    A brief phone exchange between her and President Donald Trump is featured, with Melania saying, "Hi, Mr President. Congratulations, " and later responding to his question about watching the election coverage, "I did
    not. Yeah, I will see it on the news. "

    Despite the high-profile nature of the subject, early reaction suggests
    that Melania may face challenges getting audiences to watch her film.
    Trump © Getty Images

    Reports indicate that advance ticket sales have been weak, with industry tracking models forecasting a modest box office opening and theaters
    remaining 'practically empty' in some markets.

    Part of the buzz around the film also includes production. Amazon MGM
    Studios reportedly paid around $40 million for the rights to the film, a significant investment that has driven attention but not universal
    enthusiasm. Some critics have described the trailer's visuals as feeling 'static' and 'staged, ' comparing them to a 'high-budget perfume advertisement' rather than a dynamic documentary.

    Beyond reactions to the trailer and ticket sales projections, reactions on social platforms included questioning the need for a documentary focused on Melania herself, with some users questioning who the film is intended for
    and whether it offers genuine insight into her life and role.

    Proponents of the project, including official supporters, have framed
    Melania as an unprecedented look into the life of a first lady who rarely gives interviews.

    Melania herself has positioned the film as a close look at her responsibilities, including preparing the White House residence and establishing her team.
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  • From BTR1701@atropos@mac.com to rec.arts.tv on Wed Jan 28 18:38:57 2026
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    On Jan 28, 2026 at 2:29:11 AM PST, "Mad Dog" <nospam@nospam.com> wrote:

    Irish Star

    Melania Trump suffers huge blow as critics admit they thought her documentary was a joke
    Story by Kathleen O'Boyle

    As First Lady Melania Trump continues promotional work for her upcoming documentary Melania, critics online have reacted sharply to the project's trailer, with viewers saying they 'thought it was a joke. '

    The documentary, produced in part by Melania and directed by Brett Ratner, is set for a worldwide theatrical release on January 30, 2026, and will be followed by streaming availability on Amazon Prime Video.

    Melania attempts to provide audiences with a behind-the-scenes look at the 20 days leading up to President Donald Trump's second inauguration, with footage that includes Melania engaging in activities ranging from travel to meetings and personal moments.

    As the trailer circulated on social media platforms, viewers slammed
    Melania for her work on the documentary. On X, one commenter wrote, "I thought this was a joke post. "

    Another user posted, "get the f— out of here maam. " "Nobody cares! " someone else wrote, with another adding, "Ain't no one going the first time to your home video let alone going again. "

    Someone else's comment simply said, "I'd rather watch paint dry, " with another adding, "Please girl, nobody is interested. "

    It's hilarious how news articles these days quote random replies on social media as if they're in any way significant or meaningful.

    "One commenter wrote..."
    "Another user posted..."
    "Someone else said..."

    These people don't even have names, there's no indication of who they are,
    what expertise they have with regard to critiquing film, what they do for a living, etc. Just "someone said..." Why should I as the reader of the article give a tin shit what any of these people said or how they feel?


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  • From moviePig@nobody@nowhere.com to rec.arts.tv on Wed Jan 28 18:14:01 2026
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    On 1/28/2026 1:38 PM, BTR1701 wrote:
    On Jan 28, 2026 at 2:29:11 AM PST, "Mad Dog" <nospam@nospam.com> wrote:

    Irish Star

    Melania Trump suffers huge blow as critics admit they thought her
    documentary was a joke
    Story by Kathleen O'Boyle

    As First Lady Melania Trump continues promotional work for her upcoming
    documentary Melania, critics online have reacted sharply to the project's
    trailer, with viewers saying they 'thought it was a joke. '

    The documentary, produced in part by Melania and directed by Brett Ratner, >> is set for a worldwide theatrical release on January 30, 2026, and will be >> followed by streaming availability on Amazon Prime Video.

    Melania attempts to provide audiences with a behind-the-scenes look at the >> 20 days leading up to President Donald Trump's second inauguration, with
    footage that includes Melania engaging in activities ranging from travel to >> meetings and personal moments.

    As the trailer circulated on social media platforms, viewers slammed
    Melania for her work on the documentary. On X, one commenter wrote, "I
    thought this was a joke post. "

    Another user posted, "get the f— out of here maam. " "Nobody cares! "
    someone else wrote, with another adding, "Ain't no one going the first time >> to your home video let alone going again. "

    Someone else's comment simply said, "I'd rather watch paint dry, " with
    another adding, "Please girl, nobody is interested. "

    It's hilarious how news articles these days quote random replies on social media as if they're in any way significant or meaningful.

    "One commenter wrote..."
    "Another user posted..."
    "Someone else said..."

    These people don't even have names, there's no indication of who they are, what expertise they have with regard to critiquing film, what they do for a living, etc. Just "someone said..." Why should I as the reader of the article give a tin shit what any of these people said or how they feel?

    You shouldn't ...any more than you should, without compelling reason,
    invest any time in the flick. You *could*, however, read the juicier
    comments for verbal entertainment. (The subject header's not bad.)


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  • From super70s@super70s@super70s.invalid to alt.fan.rush-limbaugh,alt.politics.trump,rec.arts.tv on Wed Jan 28 18:04:50 2026
    From Newsgroup: rec.arts.tv

    In article <XnsB3E2862141656629555@185.151.15.160>,
    Mitchell Holman <noemail@aol.com> wrote:

    BTR1701 <atropos@mac.com> wrote in news:10ldl1i$n46s$2@dont-email.me:

    On Jan 28, 2026 at 2:29:11 AM PST, "Mad Dog" <nospam@nospam.com>
    wrote:

    Irish Star

    Melania Trump suffers huge blow as critics admit they thought her
    documentary was a joke
    Story by Kathleen O'Boyle

    As First Lady Melania Trump continues promotional work for her
    upcoming documentary Melania, critics online have reacted sharply to
    the project's trailer, with viewers saying they 'thought it was a
    joke. '

    The documentary, produced in part by Melania and directed by Brett
    Ratner, is set for a worldwide theatrical release on January 30,
    2026, and will be followed by streaming availability on Amazon Prime
    Video.

    Melania attempts to provide audiences with a behind-the-scenes look
    at the 20 days leading up to President Donald Trump's second
    inauguration, with footage that includes Melania engaging in
    activities ranging from travel to meetings and personal moments.

    As the trailer circulated on social media platforms, viewers slammed
    Melania for her work on the documentary. On X, one commenter wrote,
    "I thought this was a joke post. "

    Another user posted, "get the f╉ out of here maam. " "Nobody cares! >> " someone else wrote, with another adding, "Ain't no one going the
    first time to your home video let alone going again. "

    Someone else's comment simply said, "I'd rather watch paint dry, "
    with another adding, "Please girl, nobody is interested. "

    It's hilarious how news articles these days quote random replies on
    social media as if they're in any way significant or meaningful.

    "One commenter wrote..."
    "Another user posted..."
    "Someone else said..."

    These people don't even have names, there's no indication of who they
    are, what expertise they have with regard to critiquing film, what
    they do for a living, etc. Just "someone said..." Why should I as the reader of the article give a tin shit what any of these people said or
    how they feel?




    And now we have a whole government based
    on this. Haitians eating dogs? "Heard that
    from various sources". Greenlanders want the
    US to invade? "Their stories are all over
    the internet". Norwegians want a Nobel Prize
    for Trump? "I have seen the social media posts,
    they all want to honor me"

    Trump will probably buy several thousand ghost tickets like a lot of
    rightwing book authors so it will look like a big success.
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  • From Ubiquitous@weberm@polaris.net to alt.fan.rush-limbaugh,alt.politics.trump,rec.arts.tv on Wed Jan 28 19:22:16 2026
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    super70s@super70s.invalid wrote:
    Mitchell Holman <noemail@aol.com> wrote:
    BTR1701 <atropos@mac.com> wrote in news:10ldl1i$n46s$2@dont-email.me:
    "Mad Dog" <nospam@nospam.com> wrote:
    Irish Star

    Melania Trump suffers huge blow as critics admit they thought her
    documentary was a joke
    Story by Kathleen O'Boyle

    As First Lady Melania Trump continues promotional work for her
    upcoming documentary Melania, critics online have reacted sharply to
    the project's trailer, with viewers saying they 'thought it was a
    joke. '

    The documentary, produced in part by Melania and directed by Brett
    Ratner, is set for a worldwide theatrical release on January 30,
    2026, and will be followed by streaming availability on Amazon Prime
    Video.

    Melania attempts to provide audiences with a behind-the-scenes look
    at the 20 days leading up to President Donald Trump's second
    inauguration, with footage that includes Melania engaging in
    activities ranging from travel to meetings and personal moments.

    As the trailer circulated on social media platforms, viewers slammed
    Melania for her work on the documentary. On X, one commenter wrote,
    "I thought this was a joke post. "

    Another user posted, "get the f╉ out of here maam. " "Nobody
    cares! " someone else wrote, with another adding, "Ain't no one going
    the first time to your home video let alone going again. "

    Someone else's comment simply said, "I'd rather watch paint dry, "
    with another adding, "Please girl, nobody is interested. "

    It's hilarious how news articles these days quote random replies on
    social media as if they're in any way significant or meaningful.

    "One commenter wrote..."
    "Another user posted..."
    "Someone else said..."

    These people don't even have names, there's no indication of who they
    are, what expertise they have with regard to critiquing film, what
    they do for a living, etc. Just "someone said..." Why should I as the
    reader of the article give a tin shit what any of these people said or
    how they feel?

    And now we have a whole government based
    on this. Haitians eating dogs? "Heard that
    from various sources". Greenlanders want the
    US to invade? "Their stories are all over
    the internet". Norwegians want a Nobel Prize
    for Trump? "I have seen the social media posts,
    they all want to honor me"

    Trump will probably buy several thousand ghost tickets like a lot of >rightwing book authors so it will look like a big success.

    Well, there you go accusing others of what leftists routine do again!
    --
    Democrats and the liberal media hate President Trump more than they
    love this country.

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  • From BTR1701@atropos@mac.com to alt.fan.rush-limbaugh,alt.politics.trump,rec.arts.tv on Thu Jan 29 18:38:02 2026
    From Newsgroup: rec.arts.tv

    On Jan 28, 2026 at 4:04:50 PM PST, "super70s" <super70s@super70s.invalid> wrote:

    In article <XnsB3E2862141656629555@185.151.15.160>,
    Mitchell Holman <noemail@aol.com> wrote:

    Trump will probably buy several thousand ghost tickets like a lot of rightwing book authors so it will look like a big success.

    Not just right-wing authors, skippy. *All* politician book authors. I
    literally was in the room when Hillary and members of the DNC were discussing how the DNC was going to buy a huge number of copies of her upcoming book so that it would appear on the NY Times bestseller list.


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  • From Alan@nuh-uh@nope.com to alt.fan.rush-limbaugh,alt.politics.trump,rec.arts.tv on Thu Jan 29 11:00:57 2026
    From Newsgroup: rec.arts.tv

    On 2026-01-29 10:38, BTR1701 wrote:
    On Jan 28, 2026 at 4:04:50 PM PST, "super70s" <super70s@super70s.invalid> wrote:

    In article <XnsB3E2862141656629555@185.151.15.160>,
    Mitchell Holman <noemail@aol.com> wrote:

    Trump will probably buy several thousand ghost tickets like a lot of
    rightwing book authors so it will look like a big success.

    Not just right-wing authors, skippy. *All* politician book authors. I literally was in the room when Hillary and members of the DNC were discussing how the DNC was going to buy a huge number of copies of her upcoming book so that it would appear on the NY Times bestseller list.



    Yeah... ...that's complete bullshit.
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  • From danny burstein@dannyb@panix.com to alt.fan.rush-limbaugh,alt.politics.trump,rec.arts.tv on Thu Jan 29 19:16:50 2026
    From Newsgroup: rec.arts.tv

    In <10lg9ea$1gu17$1@dont-email.me> BTR1701 <atropos@mac.com> writes:

    On Jan 28, 2026 at 4:04:50 PM PST, "super70s" <super70s@super70s.invalid> >wrote:

    In article <XnsB3E2862141656629555@185.151.15.160>,
    Mitchell Holman <noemail@aol.com> wrote:

    Trump will probably buy several thousand ghost tickets like a lot of
    rightwing book authors so it will look like a big success.

    Not just right-wing authors, skippy. *All* politician book authors. I >literally was in the room when Hillary and members of the DNC were discussing >how the DNC was going to buy a huge number of copies of her upcoming book so >that it would appear on the NY Times bestseller list.

    ain't just done for politicians...
    --
    _____________________________________________________
    Knowledge may be power, but communications is the key
    dannyb@panix.com
    [to foil spammers, my address has been double rot-13 encoded]
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