13th (2016)
“The objective reality is that virtually no one who is white understands the challenge of being black in America.” In this surprise documentary from Ava DuVernay – literally, it arrived out […]
Tag Archives: History
The Birth of a Nation (2016)
“You listen to him and you might just make it into heaven.” Courage. Wisdom. Vision. These are the traits a young Nat Turner is told he possesses long before serving […]
Spotlight (2015)
“How do you say no to God, right?” Spotlight is a tremendous piece of filmmaking, mirroring its true story inspirations with unrivaled journalistic integrity and perceptive inquiry. From a technical standout […]
The 33 (2015)
“We may be looking at a weakness in the mountain’s internal structure.” In the context of real-life events, the Chilean Miner’s Rescue of 2010 was a global phenomenon which led to […]
Bridge of Spies (2015)
“Sometimes people think wrong. People are people.” Bridge of Spies is, by most measures, a solid piece of awards season bait. Classically made, told, performed. It’s a good movie, and one […]
Selma (2014)
“Fear not. We’ve come too far to turn back now.” Everyone is afraid of change to a certain degree. Unwilling to switch up your standard order at a restaurant, reluctant […]
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