Movie Review: American Factory
China and the United States. The two superpowers of the 21st Century trying to gain economic superiority in any way they can, in their own …
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Movie Review: Pain & Gain
Turns out Michael Bay can churn out a very engaging film when not saddled with Optimus Prime. Pain & Gain is a very incisive black …
Movie Review: 12 Years a Slave
Slavery is an unsettling part of Americana most people like to sweep under the rug. Until recently, the horrors of the institution were relegated to …
Movie Review: Lee Daniels’ The Butler
The Butler serves the same purpose as Forrest Gump: it tells the story of America through the eyes of one person. In this case, the …
Movie Review: The Great Gatsby
The Great Gatsby is on the short list of the greatest American novels of all time. It is a stunning portrayal of the highs and …
Movie Review: Killing Them Softly
Killing Them Softly really bludgeons you over the head with its message. Set during the 2008 Presidential Election and financial crisis, Killing Them Softly showcases …
Movie Review: The Master
Director Paul Thomas Anderson has crafted some of the most interesting movies of the past generation: Boogie Nights, Magnolia, There Will Be Blood, and Punch …
Movie Review: God Bless America
God Bless America is a dark but effective satire: until the final 30 minutes. Director Bobcat Goldthwait finds some scathing, dark truths about the role …