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WMD: Weapons of Mass Deception (2004)
WMD: Weapons of Mass Deception (Schecter Changed Title Apparently)
A must see movie for those suspicious, disheartened and angry about Bush Incorporated's numerous ignominious and blatantly false reasons for the Iraq War. Danny Schecter shows raw news footage from around the world concerning the carefully orchestrated buildup and devastating aftermath ((at least 100,000 innocent Iraqis bombed to pieces (nearly half of Iraq is under age 15) according to Lancet Medical Journal)) of the Iraq war in progress that was never shown on American TV.
The filmmaker is an intense character who dissects the propaganda in a way that would make Sherlock Holmes proud. An 8 year veteran of ABC news, he displays an intellectual honesty that Michael Moore often disregards in lieu of prankster antagonism and partisan politics. A damning movie with damning indestructible facts. George Bush does not want you to see this movie. No one employed by the war machine does. Anyone who cares about America should see it today. Call your theater and demand it or look for it on DVD.
Yes, it is that powerful....10/10
Nirgendwo in Afrika (2001)
Stereotypical Film
There was a slanted quality to this film which may or may not have been present in the source noverl for which it was based. The English are presented as pigs only interested in sex. The British headmaster refers to the Jewish girl as ReGINA, the male lead can't keep his hands off everyone in the film either. The Jewish people in the film are of course brilliant and absolutely flawless. One character concedes to a black character in the film: "You're the smart one in this country (Africa)". Wow, what understanding. Actually what stereotypical tripe. A very young girl is asked to disrobe (and does) by a sex crazed black man in the film. I couldn't help but feel unclean at seeing this. I guess that is why the film is unrated. Pass on this one folks. Its a propaganda piece.
Edi (2002)
A nearly flawless film that deserves the overwhelming praise it has received. Without a doubt one of the best films of the year!!
What a wonderful movie! I can't stop thinking about it. Don't be embarassed to clap at its conclusion. You won't be alone in your admiration. EDI earns a perfect 10 from this jaded movie goer. Heartfelt and compassionate are two words I would use to describe the film. It packs so much emotion into an 1 hour and 30 minutes or so. Its amazing. Wow. Kieslowski comes to mind. If you are not a bigot and have an open mind start with the "Three Colours" trilogy if you haven't seen it. Anyone know when EDI will be available on DVD?