Propaganda on the Big Screen
According to Wikipedia, propaganda is a form of communication that is aimed at influencing the attitude of a community toward some cause or position. Hell, there will probably be some propaganda in my commentary. One…
Why Judging a Movie by its Book is Wrong
Too often my experience at the movies is ruined when a friend turns to me and says, “That was nothing like the book.” Shut up. Just shut up. Books are great—they activate the imagination and…
When Real Tragedy Impacts Fictional Movies
Movies, like other art forms, are grounded in real life. Characters and settings, and even entire plots can be inspired by real-world events. Movies are frequently released with tag lines like “based on a true…