politics
An Acceptable Loss opens with a big, burning question mark that hooks you, but rather than answering its core moral question, it simplifies the conversation.
Brexit: The Uncivil War tells you nothing you wouldn’t already know from almost three years of news coverage and counting.
A form of political agenda has been present in film since the dawn of cinem, with YA adaptations like Harry Potter and The Hunger Games influencing a new generation.
Sullivan’s Travels may not quickly come to mind when watching Monsters, Inc., but after examining both films, there is a connection in not only their themes but their structures as well.
The Story of Roger Ailes may be straightforward and a bit lacking in stylistic direction, but it’s a rather necessary look at one man’s life to help understand today’s politics.
For films such as Widows to succeed with their social messages, they need to present a novel story with a genuine message implanted into the infrastructure of the narrative.
Adam McKay’s Vice is at its best when it mixes information with entertainment and leaves out all of the preaching.
Widows is a thrilling, satisfying and breathtaking experience that toys with the conventions of the genre while bringing enough depth and surprises of its own.
Dark Money does provide some hope, but the film falls short in helping the viewer to understand how he/she can be empowered to make a difference.
Peterloo is a righteously angry film still mad at the widespread injustices that denied the less fortunate their basic human rights, almost two centuries later.
While the film possesses a level of craft and passion that cannot be ignored, Await Further Instructions is missing something vital: originality.
When the USA is safely within the next Democratic term of office, expect The Front Runner to be looked back upon more fondly; it’s mightily enjoyable political entertainment.
Transit and Diamantino are two films that, though with varying approaches and to varying success, attempt to delve into the political turmoil of our world through their narratives.
Our New President lets the Russian news about Trump tell its own story, but a bit more structure would have made it clearer and stronger.
Who is America? doesn’t know if it wants to remain apolitical, embarrass right-wing figures, or take down the president – and its lack of focus is its downfall.
