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South 2020
Truly experimental in form, South begins with a series of close up, establishing shots that appear disconnected from the focal locations of the film. This formalist approach might be commentary on the larger theme of the film (i.e. anti black racism) can exist in any nondescript geography.
We learn of Peggy Terry, a white anti racist activist in the American South born to a racist white family; a black BALSA (Black Action for the Liberation of South Africa) activist who…
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No Other Land 2024
"It requires patience. Get used to failing, you're a loser"
What this documentary does well is show the destruction and emotional toll of the Israeli occupation on Masafer Yatta. What I wish it did was educate alongside the affective so that people come away with an articulated understanding of the legacy of Oslo.
Critics who deride this film have referenced the zoned areas as justification for why the demolition orders in this film are legitimate (i.e. Masafer Yatta falls into…
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Ghostbusters 2016
Hemsworth was a show stopper with a surprisingly enjoyable comedic performance that showed me he could be more than stoicism and looks. Jones and McKinnon brought the funny. The movie was a bit of a dud in several parts but I can walk away saying I shared a few laughs.
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