The movie follows Andrew Neiman as he develops as a drummer through blood, sweat, and hard work under the tutelage of his harsh professor, Terence Fletcher. The movie raises questions about whether Fletcher’s harsh teaching philosophy is right and whether genius is born or made, and the suspenseful plot leaves a lasting impression on the audience. The movie Whiplash was written and...
Movie Review – La La Land (What do we give up for capitalist success?)
The movie “La La Land” follows characters who pursue their dreams and love, only to have real-life obstacles prevent them from achieving romance, and raises questions about the values we give up for capitalist success. La La Land will appeal to anyone who has ever dreamed of a future with the love of their life or to young people who have experienced the gap between their...
The movie Babylon shows us the value of fleeting beauty and timeless art – and the desire and futility behind it!
The movie ‘Babylon’ shows the value of fleeting beauty and timeless art amidst the madness and ugliness of Hollywood. Through the story of Manny and Nellie, the film explores the fleetingness and permanence of art, and delicately depicts the essential human desires and futility. The movie begins with Manny grimly pushing a truck loaded with elephants up a hill. The weight of...