Utilitarianism (noun): A theory that the aim of action should be the largest possible balance of pleasure over pain or the greatest happiness of the greatest number -- Merriam Webster Paternalism (noun): A policy or practice of treating or governing people in a fatherly manner, especially by providing for their needs without giving them rights … Continue reading The War on Film Culture: Part 5: For the Children (1916-1917)
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Red Sparrow (2018) review
One can't exactly bash the film for succeeding in its goal. But one can bash the film because reaching that goal isn't something to be proud of. And this film revels in it.
The War on Film Culture: Part 4: What Shall the History Books Read? (1915)
Detailed account of the controversies surrounding the 1915 release of The Birth of a Nation.
The War on Film Culture: Part 3: Holding the Tongue (1913-1915)
The 1915 Supreme Court decision on film censorship.
The War on Film Culture: Part 2: The Fox and the Monopoly (1900-1915)
The fight against monopolies over the film industry.
Rollerball (1975) review
Review of what could very well be the best film ever made about the dangers of corporate rule.
The War on Film Culture: Part 1: Boxing with Edison and Rector (1894-1897)
The early days of film with Thomas Edison, Enoch Rector, and the banning of boxing films.
The War on Film Culture: Part 0: An Introduction
Part 1, Part 2, Part 3, Part 4, Part 5, Part 6 So a while back, listening to the Slaughterfilm podcast (again), Forrest Taylor brought up the subject on how many were bitching about "the death of cinema." And Forrest basically stated that these complaints are nonsense. Well, this instigated a multi-step response from me … Continue reading The War on Film Culture: Part 0: An Introduction
Home Alone review
Rated 4 / 5 https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=O4UwdlWozBw The film starts off with an eerie title sequence, beginning with a full moon with some dark clouds around it, which disappears as a lone blue 2D drawn house comes into view along with the title words "Home Alone," as the single window of the house lights up. It emanates … Continue reading Home Alone review
Hey Arnold! The Movie (2002) review
Rated: 4 / 5 This review is ported over from Letterboxd. Just you you understand the context of some criticism I make later on in the review. "Maybe we could paint the house with vanishing cream. Then it would be invisible." "That is the stupidest idea I ever heard. What if it rains? Ding-dong! You ever … Continue reading Hey Arnold! The Movie (2002) review
