Even holiday classics like It’s a Wonderful Life have come under vicious scrutiny in our politically correct, brave new world, with CNN openly questioning whether the beloved film is secretly sexist and should, therefore, be “retired” from American culture. “Perhaps it is time we retire these dinosaurs and bask in a brighter, more equitable future,” Costello writes. It’s a Wonderful Life is not alone on Costello’s cinematic chopping block. One recent reevaluation of It’s a Wonderful Life actually comes to the contrary conclusion: despite appearances, the real hero of the story is neither George nor Clarence. It is, no doubt, a pity that Ms. Costello and others of her ilk can no longer enjoy It’s a Wonderful Life and other classic films, partly because of a two-dimensional understanding of heroism.

Source: CNN December 25, 2017 20:15 UTC