Wednesday, January 28 2009
Obama & More Critical Commentary on Cultural Imperialism in 2008’s ‘The Day the Earth Stood Still’
The Day the Earth Stood Still was rich in contemporary and relevant social criticism despite the regurgitating an apocalypse narrative and re-hashing Keanu Reeves as another prophetic savior.
Friday, December 12 2008
The Day the Earth Stood Still
On its face, casting Keanu Reeves as Klaatu, that most thoughtful visitor from another planet, seems inspired. Or maybe just obvious.
Tuesday, September 13 2005
The Exorcism of Emily Rose (2005)
Even if Exorcism doesn't provide outright answers, its 'lessons' -- whether understood as secular or institutional -- seem clear enough.
