You really have to give the de facto leader of the Dream Warriors, Kristen Parker (Patricia Arquette), much credit. She’s extremely production for someone who’s a few nods away from making a potential one-way trip to ‘Kruegertown’. While blasting Dokken’s Into the Fire she builds an impressive paper mache model of Nancy’s house; and in …
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In light of actor Anthony Hopkins’ upset win on Oscar night, which wrapped around 1:30pm here in Australia, my partner and I finished our night by watching Ma Rainey’s Black Bottom via the convenience of Netflix. Not only did the music/drama exceed expectations, but prove to be a rather poignant social dissection of a minority’s status …
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Nighting takes place on the Hopi Indian reservation, which like all Indian reservations, is technically not part of the United States, but that’s not stopping corporate American from stamping it with one of its most recognizable symbols. As our hero, Deputy Youngman Duran, approaches the community’s meagre medical hut, situated next to what I assume …
While I seldom drink Coca-Cola these days, I’ve had an affectionate fascinating with the world’s most popular beverage since early childhood. You could say I’ve been a sucker for Coke’s marketing since the word ‘go’. I love everything it represents; from images of hot summer to its unmatched power of social equalizing. However, as a …
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