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Duality in Full Metal Jacket

Duality in Full Metal Jacket

July 27, 2017 Posted in Grab BagLeave a comment

Does the individual or the force of nature win out in FMJ?

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Lion has a Big World and a Big Heart

Lion has a Big World and a Big Heart

February 4, 2017February 4, 2017 Posted in Current Reviews1 Comment

With creative framing Lion tells a story about small people in a big world.

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Spring Breakers and the Hero’s Journey

Spring Breakers and the Hero’s Journey

January 17, 2017March 31, 2019 Posted in Grab Bag4 Comments

Spring Breakers vs. The Hero with One Thousand Faces. Spring Break 4ever.

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Doc Sportello is a Real Human Being and a Real Hero

Doc Sportello is a Real Human Being and a Real Hero

January 10, 2017January 10, 2017 Posted in Grab Bag4 Comments

Chris talks about a character arc in a movie that he loved but that confused a lot of people (including him).

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Transcending Self for the American Dream in Whiplash

Transcending Self for the American Dream in Whiplash

December 13, 2016 Posted in Grab Bag3 Comments

Chris breaks down what was so arresting about the final sequence in Whiplash.

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