The movie makes no apologies for appearing to be a rougher version of the shiny original. By showing the human condition at its best and worst, without making excuses or altering reality, the Coen brothers bring the essence of True Grit to the surface.
Tag: Movies
In Defense of Pop Culture
My wife and I recently gave a presentation at that served as an introduction to pop culture studies for students who may have never thought critically about the field. As we brainstormed ideas, gathered sources, and picked TV clips that illustrate the best parts of our chosen field, we realized that our presentation had to… Continue reading In Defense of Pop Culture
Religion in Science Fiction
Very often science-fiction writers treat the ideas of religion and spirituality as being quaint at best and harmful at worst. Characters who believe in a higher power are often ridiculed for their faith, for not supplicating themselves before science as being the be-all/end-all. There are exceptions to this tendency; however, positive religious SF stories are… Continue reading Religion in Science Fiction
Christopher Nolan’s “Inception”: This Decade’s Existential Benchmark
The moment Inception starts, the viewer has to think about what he or she is watching, to experience the plot in a way few movies ask us to. That engagement does not stop during the film, nor does it necessarily cease when the credits roll. For the first time in years, Inception presents theater-goers with… Continue reading Christopher Nolan’s “Inception”: This Decade’s Existential Benchmark
Fragmented Media [Guest Post]
Today’s guest post was written by Andrew Nielsen, or Void from A Green Mushroom. He writes about gaming and modern media from his generation’s perspective. Enjoy! The way we consume media is changing. 4 out of 5 Americans now say they would give up television to keep the internet. This is a huge shift for… Continue reading Fragmented Media [Guest Post]