Surrogates
This film accurately depicted how constantly seeking thrills, and trying to escape reality, damages real-life relationships.
Chicago
At first glance I was rather leery of what this movie would portray. I had already walked out of Moulin Rouge, and this didn’t seem like it would be terribly different. What changed my mind about seeing this was Orson Scott Card’s short reviews of the movie. The reasons for this not getting a higher moral rating from us is that it is not a show for young kids; the themes presented are for a more mature audience. Be aware that there is some language, sexuality, and a lot of revealing clothing presented in the movie (and no ClearPlay filter available at the date of this posting, and I’m not sure how they could create one without mutilating the musical numbers in the film). This content, however, adds to the overall message of the movie; and by the end it is quite clear that this film is a commentary on our social and legal system, not a promotion of murder, sex, and greed.
Frost/Nixon
Synopsis This film covered the preparation and the airing of the historical 4-day interview David Frost conducted with former president Richard Nixon. Some wanted the interview to be the trial Nixon never received (due to Ford’s pardon); others simply wanted the experience of interviewing one of the most controversial men in history. Entertainment Value I’m [...]