A movie that not only functions as a solid scarefest but a razor-sharp satire.
... View MoreThis movie tries so hard to be funny, yet it falls flat every time. Just another example of recycled ideas repackaged with women in an attempt to appeal to a certain audience.
... View MoreThe tone of this movie is interesting -- the stakes are both dramatic and high, but it's balanced with a lot of fun, tongue and cheek dialogue.
... View MoreOne of the film's great tricks is that, for a time, you think it will go down a rabbit hole of unrealistic glorification.
... View MoreThis well presented documentary, directed by the acclaimed filmmaker Barbara Kopple, focuses on The Nation magazine, and website as well, with the magazine being the longest continually running weekly publication in American history, being founded in 1865 and at the time of the filming nearing its 150th anniversary. We get a good inside look at the internal workings of the publication, as we meet its principals,see its writers in the field developing their stories, and learn about its coveted internship program, from which its current editor and publisher Kristina vanden Heuvel emerged.The Nation is the most widely read liberal/progressive publication and I was greatly impressed by its fierce determination to be independent and stay clear of the influences of money brokers. Instead, it focuses on shedding light on the abuses of power in our society and championing the public good, while giving a voice to those that certainly may not have one.All in all, I found this documentary most interesting and inspiring and feel strongly it is needed in today's times more than ever.
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