The Matt Walsh Show Ep. 1757 - Everything In Society Has Been Feminized, And It’s Been A Total Disaster. Here’s Proof.
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Mar 26, 2026 Discussion of rushed Hollywood remakes and how licensing rules drive subpar Tolkien projects. Critique of recent Lord of the Rings additions and concerns about reshaping classic characters toward female-centric stories. Broad argument that cultural institutions and professions have been feminized, with worries about effects on male spaces, scouting, churches, and societal standards.
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Feminist Rewrites Used As Easy Fillers In Franchises
- Walsh argues studios inject feminist changes into legacy franchises when desperate for content.
- He points to the anime, Amazon's Rings of Power, and a Colbert-written film reframing LOTR around a female protagonist.
Colbert's LOTR Pitch Uses Neglected Early Chapters
- Stephen Colbert announced developing a LOTR story with his son and Philippa Boyens, citing six early Fellowship chapters as source.
- Walsh recounts Colbert's pitch and questions turning short book chapters into a standalone film.
New LOTR Logline Centers A Female Protagonist
- The announced logline centers Sam's daughter Eleanor uncovering a buried secret, shifting focus to a female-led investigation.
- Walsh says the framing seems designed to feminize the saga through flashbacks rather than add stakes.