movie review
Movie reviews of popular politically-driven films that portray the good, bad and ugly of government happenings.
JFK (1991)
In this article, we will be looking at 2019’s book “1001 Movies to See Before You Die” and going through each film in a random order that I have chosen. We will be looking at what constitutes this film to be on the list and whether I think this film deserves to be here at all. I want to make perfectly clear that I won’t be revealing details from this book such as analyses by film reporters who have written about the film in question, so if you want the book itself you’ll have to buy it. But I will be covering the book’s suggestions on which films should be your top priority. I wouldn’t doubt for a second that everyone reading this article has probably watched many of these movies anyway. But we are just here to have a bit of fun. We’re going to not just look at whether it should be on this list but we’re also going to look at why the film has such a legacy at all. Remember, this is the 2019 version of the book and so, films like “Joker” will not be featured in this book and any film that came out in 2020 (and if we get there, in 2021). So strap in and if you have your own suggestions then don’t hesitate to email me using the address in my bio. Let’s get on with it then.
Annie KapurPublished 4 years ago in The SwampReview of 'Borat 2 (Borat Subsequent Moviefilm)'
My wife and I just saw Borat 2 aka Borat Subsequent Moviefilm on Amazon Prime Video. As with the first Borat movie in 2006, it was at turns and sometimes all together (and altogether) hilarious, horrifying, over the top, sobering, and vulgar. And there's the already infamous Rudy Giuliani scene near the end.
Paul LevinsonPublished 4 years ago in The SwampReview of 'The Trial of the Chicago Seven'
My wife and I saw The Trial of the Chicago Seven on Netflix on Saturday. Having lived through the real trial of the Chicago Seven (originally Eight) in 1969-1970, we thought there was a little too much fiction in this docu-drama to be 100% successful and effective. Nonetheless, it was powerful viewing.
Paul LevinsonPublished 4 years ago in The SwampMovie Review: 'The Trial of the Chicago 7'
The Trial of the Chicago 7 has been in development for 12 years. Steven Speilberg originated the idea and recruited writer Aaron Sorkin to write a screenplay that would capture the chaos, turmoil and excitement behind one of the many so-called ‘Trial of the Century.’ In 1968 a group of Left Wing Activists were put on trial, accused of deliberately starting riots at the 1968 Democratic Convention in Chicago. The subsequent trial was a tyrannical farce that could be adapted into a dozen different movies. That Sorkin has distilled the trial to the most essential, and essentially entertaining elements makes the achievement of The Trial of the Chicago 7 so impressive.
Sean PatrickPublished 4 years ago in The SwampShort Film Reviews: Black Lives Matter
As you've all likely heard by this point, a grand jury has decided against bringing charges against the officers responsible for the shooting death of 26-year-old Breonna Taylor. Of the officers involved (Brett Hankison, Jonathan Mattingly, and Myles Cosgrove), only Hankison will be facing charges--and those charges are limited to first-degree wanton endangerment for the bullets that went into the neighboring apartment. In other words, none of the officers involved in Taylor's death will be facing homicide charges. With this tragedy being only one of a number of police-related homicides against Black individuals (other victims include George Floyd and Ahmaud Arbery), this unbelievably lenient decision has sparked plenty of outrage.
Trevor WellsPublished 4 years ago in The SwampThe Significance of There Will Be Blood in 2020
"I have a competition in me. I want no one else to succeed. I hate most people. There are times when I look at people and I see nothing worth liking." - There Will Be Blood (2007) dir. Paul Thomas Anderson
McKayla RosserPublished 4 years ago in The SwampDocumentary Review: 'Boys State'
The new to Apple TV documentary Boys State is at once a major achievement and a dystopian, nightmare hellscape. Why? Well, because it’s the clearest indication yet of the damage we’ve done to our children with our ugly, thoughtless and needless political rhetoric. This documentary that should be an inspiring look at politically engaged young people seeking to become the future leaders of this country turns a harsh, unforgiving, light on the bankrupt and corrupt version of politics and leadership we are passing down to the next generation.
Sean PatrickPublished 4 years ago in The Swamp‘Boys State’ is a Fascinating Look at a Very American Event
“The desire to be a politician should bar you for life from ever being one.” – Billy Connolly Since 1935, The American Legion has sponsored Boys State (and Girls State, which is somehow a separated event, even in the 21st Century, but we’ll get back to that), a national civics program designed to immerse seventeen-year-olds into the nuts and bolts of public governance.
MovieBabblePublished 4 years ago in The Swamp'Irresistible' Review—Disappointingly Bland
The issue with our current 2020 presidential election is that both Joe Biden and Donald Trump are the two most perfect candidates. They are both the most equally qualified people in the country to be president, and neither candidate has done or said a single thing that could be considered offensive or improper.
Jonathan SimPublished 4 years ago in The SwampThe will of Life & the passion of Death
The will for life and the passion for death, what that means I believe for people of honor and that have a logistical understanding of life and death see that the will or want of life is a luxury to have first and foremost; while death becomes the climax and rejoice of those that understand and are comfortable with the fact of such a “glorious sensation”. The Spartans main look at life is to live life to complete fulfillment and when the end comes, embrace the times had and the moments to come; they pushed their own comfortability with death farther than where I believe most would ever venture to be. Leonidas I was the King of Sparta during the Battle of Thermopylae, Greece in 480 BC and led the noble 300 Spartans to the “Hot Gates” a small narrow passageway where Southern and Northern Greece meet; it is called that because of the natural hot springs that are in the area and at the time was believed to be the entrance to Hell or Hades.
Conor M. DalyPublished 4 years ago in The SwampWhy you should watch 'Unplanned'
Abortion - something that is still branded as a 'women's right', and is still very hotly debated in today's society. One film challenged the narrative on the issue of abortion, as well as changing hearts and minds on this issue, is Unplanned. Regardless of your stance on the issue; here are some reasons as to why you should watch it.
Flower VioletPublished 4 years ago in The SwampWhy In The Line Of Fire is an important film
First time I put on In the line of Fire, I didn't take it into comprehension or have the interest of how intelligent this film is. I mostly just put it on for my mother to watch, and then disregarded the film. Years later, when I decided to watch it with the interest I didn't have before. To sit down and comprehend most of the dark material or serious political subject matter. It became one of my favorite films. When I did my research for the production on the film, I found a couple reasons why this is a underrated gem among the other movies. I won’t reveal too many of the important plot details to keep the intrigue to tell.
Samantha ParrishPublished 4 years ago in The Swamp