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Is Hollywood Still Liberal?

By
The Editors

Charting the political orientation of recent blockbuster cinema.

(Axelle/Bauer-Griffin / FilmMagic)

Paddington 2

An undocumented migrant talking bear moves into a $4 million London townhome complete with a sassy servant, goes to prison, and realizes he has a lot in common with society’s underclass.

  • Economic: He’s a loving and enlightened bear who comes to champion the lumpenproletariat.

  • Social: Pink prison uniforms and fresh marmalade are enough to turn the hearts of hardened criminals into those of lovely gents.

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