Cersei smolders with her evil self./ Courtesy of HBO As discussed in an earlier piece, “Game of Thrones” exemplifies the common adage that art imitates life and life imitates art. This HBO megahit series contains numerous parallels to the partisan divide surrounding President Donald J. Trump’s border wall and the world’s extremist and despotic leaders. [...]
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Jon Snow ( Kit Harrington) and Daenerys Targaryen ( Emilia Clark) observe their dragons. /Courtesy of HBO. Pop culture is, and always has been, a reflection of its surrounding social and political atmosphere. Last weekend, “Game of Thrones,” one of the most popular shows in the world, returned for its final season. After a two-year [...]
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Courtesy of Robert Viglasky Every year, there are numerous retellings of meek protagonists who dream of achieving stardom, but struggle to get past obstacles facing them. “Fighting With My Family” combats the traditional account of the prototypical underdog story by injecting humour, heart and social commentary into its narrative. It surpasses expectations by delivering an [...]
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Courtesy of Paul Conroy Based on the life of American journalist Marie Colvin (Rosamund Pike), “A Private War,” directed by Matthew Heineman, is a haunting portrayal of the atrocities of warfare. The film vividly depicts Colvin’s journey, covering a vast number of conflicts in countries including Kosovo, Sri Lanka, Iraq, Libya and Syria, as it [...]
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Courtesy of Universal Pictures Throughout history, brave explorers have pushed beyond the limits of the known world to discover new lands. In the 20th century, the space race saw a giant leap in exploration when Neil Armstrong and Buzz Aldrin became the first people to land on the moon. “First Man,” starring Ryan Gosling as [...]
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