It's not "propaganda" as others have claimed. Everything that is discussed has roots in fact, or was something that has happened - or is still happening. I didn't see any untruths in this. Bias? Arguably yes, but it does encapsulate the question of our various ideas as to "what is democracy". The USA is at a crossroads and the topics discussed in this program are at the core of the American experience. It is regrettable that people feel threatened by acknowledging America as a multi-ethnic, multi-faith, and diverse union. The program sheds light on crucial issues facing Americans, and the world, right now. Build bridges, not walls.
Reviews
6 Reviews
Wander
(I) (2020)
Mildly interesting
22 April 2021
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The inspiration for the main character seems to be from a real-life person with same first name and last initial, at least in the beginning. Late-night radio program based on paranormal, broadcast from nowhere in the desert? In the film, Arthur doesn't wear glasses, but Jimmy does... the frames look like the ones Art B wore. Aaron Eckhart also seems to have adopted Art's low, level affect of speech, to some degree. But that's where the similarities end. The film's character is more focused on conspiracies than the broader world of the paranormal, and is clearly portrayed as mentally ill, perhaps schizophrenic, and increasingly unhinged. As for plot, we've seen treatments of this before... but there was just enough intrigue to see it to the end.
Sound of Metal
(2019)
Joe was the real star in this film
8 March 2021
Though Riz was convincing in his role, I could not help but feel Paul Rici was the one holding the film together. As Joe, he was the one that bridged Ruben's situation and had the most effect on the lives of others, even Lou and her dad (if indirectly). I realized while viewing Sound of Metal that Joe was the one who provided the most gravity and substance on screen, even though he was seen maybe 15 minutes or less. His was the great performance that keeps me thinking about this film.
Archive
(2020)
Reaching further back...
15 December 2020
One can see a lot of imagery strongly reminiscent of Fritz Lang's "Metropolis" (1927). One example is when we first see J3 in the lab, suspended mid-air; another is the scientist working to perfect his creation (brilliant, or crazy, or opening Pandora's Box). "Archive" (2020) taps into those same themes.
Creeped Out
(2017–2019)
"Itchy" episode was most audience interactive
12 January 2020
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