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capitalism and our better judgement
“I did what I had to do. I was remote. I was operating outside myself. It was a capitalist transaction.” Babette to Jack, pg. 194 White Noise This dialogue and the whole confession really struck me; I dog-eared it in … Continue reading
Children of Men/Hanna
Watching the scene in Children of Men immediately made me think of Hanna, a 2011 film directed by Joe Wright. Both films use the technique known as a long take which produce a scene uninterrupted from frequent cuts and editing. In … Continue reading
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