Movie Review: Super 8
The basic rundown of the story is this: The movie begins with the main character dealing with the death of his mother. Later we learn who is responsible and the main character forgives him. Some kids...
View ArticleMovie Review: Green Lantern (Material vs. Ideological)
This movie quite surprised me, I was not expecting such a deep level of philosophical analysis possible. I had expected another typical super hero movie that didn’t really have any substance beyond...
View ArticleAnti-Soviet Propaganda in Enemy at The Gates
From the opening scene we can see anti-Soviet propaganda. The Nazi slaughter of Soviet troops is treated with little music and normal speed indicating that it is a normal event. Once the soldiers turn...
View ArticleA revolution almost gets lost in the clouds
By Marcel the Maoist A neo-Maoist review of the 2004 novel Cloud Atlas by David Mitchell and the 2012 film adaption directed by the Wachowskis. Cloud Atlas by David Mitchell is a novel composed of six...
View ArticleThe Hunger Games: A Global Class View
For the longest time I’ve wanted to read the Hunger Games books. I’ve finally had a chance to do and think they’re absolutely fabulous. I enjoyed them immensely. I’ve still only seen the first movie,...
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