By Jon Roe
Patti Smith, Dream of Life is no ordinary rockumentary or biopic. But because of this, it may have lost some of its general appeal in exchange for an adherence to an ideal. The film develops as a steam of consciousness, which makes it hard to follow. Scenes are connected tangentially, leaving the audience confused. Director… Continue reading Dream of Life more for fans
By Susan Park
To many, the basic idea behind democracy is that every citizen participates in big decisions. The United States of America is commonly known as a superpower democratic nation. The U.S. was built on democratic principles, and at the same time, has one of the most extensive and restrictive government-regulated secret intelligence systems. In the 81-minute… Continue reading Doc examines a secret government world
Sometimes it seems young children are all budding artists, composers and writers. Somewhere along the line, most lose their affinity for creativity. Growing up and maturing is almost synonymous with stagnating imaginations. Probably around the same time, most stop relating to people freely and get a bit jaded about the human condition. Over the past… Continue reading 1,000 Journals pieces together a picture of the world
By Ryan Pike
On November 18, 1978, over 900 people died in Guyana in one of the largest mass suicides in history. The Jonestown massacre and the events leading up to it have long been a subject of confusion, prompting the publication of several speculative books on the subject. Nearly three decades later, there is now a definitive… Continue reading Movies that Matter drinks the Kool-aid