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Salt of the Earth 1954
It’s amazing to me how, with every new injustice that the current United States government perpetuates (whether it’s throwing young Central American children in cages or proclaiming the virtues of Neo-Nazis), meek liberals blubber that this is “not what America truly stands for.” But a cursory look at the history of the United States show a tale that, since its inception, has been steeped in white supremacy and the exploitation of workers – particularly women and minorities. Even when we…
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Nightcrawler 2014
This review may contain spoilers. I can handle the truth.
A stellar performance by Gyllenhaal - it's rare to see someone seem so charming yet at the same time so disgusting and reprehensible.
More than simply a pedestal for Gyllenhaal to show off his acting chops, Nightcrawler expresses a latent dissatisfaction with the state of the media. "If it bleeds, it leads," drives the media to paint a picture of constant fear and danger for the public.
Also surprising was Dan Gilroy's powerful subtlety, despite being a first-time director. The…
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Snowpiercer 2013
I have to admit, I came into Snowpiercer with reduced expectations, but I came away pleasantly surprised with the film.
There are some flaws in the film that I (and many other people) can't seem to get around. Plot holes abound, as I wondered why the train needed to keep moving, or how Chris Evans' character suddenly understands Korean prior to the climax of the film. The film seesaws with regard to tone, providing a grim environment with little exposition…
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