March 5, 1998: Hollywood & UFOs - Bruce Rux

Art Bell welcomes author Bruce Rux to discuss his book "Hollywood vs. the Aliens," which argues that U.S. military and intelligence agencies have used Hollywood films to shape public perception of UFOs since the 1950s. Rux has analyzed over 600 movies in the genre and traces connections between filmmakers and defense industry figures, claiming alien designs and scripts were altered at executive levels to match classified information.

The conversation covers mind control research under MK-Ultra, with Rux contending the program never truly ended. He examines films from "The Thing" to "Independence Day," identifying two competing government agendas: one faction seeking to educate the public about extraterrestrial contact, and another using fear of aliens to justify defense spending. Rux also shares his own encounter with apparent intelligence operatives who visited him after his book was published.

Callers weigh in with questions about the Oklahoma City bombing, presidential briefings on UFOs, and whether Art himself might be an unwitting participant in a larger information campaign. A Hollywood special effects professional calls to challenge the conspiracy angle, sparking a lively exchange about what truly drives the industry.