we all know that i'm a total film geek. and since i regret not properly watering the seedlings of what could've been a somewhat decent career in arts reporting, i might as well share my thoughts on some of the flicks i've been watching lately. i aim to keep it spoiler-free.
first up, the battle of algiers. tread with caution if you don't do subtitles. a brief synopsis: an algerian liberation movement takes hold against french colonialists in the 1950s. as with any violent conflict, both sides wind up being losers. but the drama definitely leaves one questioning the institution of imperialism.
also, it seems the pentagon screened this flick for troops in the early stages of the current operations in iraq to give them a sense of what they were up against. in short, this film's modern-day relevance solidifies its place as a classic.
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