Civil War: Controversies & Political Cinema

A closer look at 'Civil War', Alex Garland's past work, art vs. artist, the morality of political films, and anti-war cinema.
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00:00 - Introduction
01:43 - Chapter 1: Alex Garland's past work
05:36 - Chapter 2: Art vs. Artist
08:20 - Chapter 3: What is objectivity?
11:38 - Conclusion

[@lookasidefilms6614]

Are you excited for 'Civil War'?

[@yaseenpannu1207]

Saw the film Monday. It was great. It’s not a film that takes sides because it’s message is to warn people about the extremes that division can lead to.

[@lookasidefilms6614]

Seeing it tomorrow, can’t wait! Expecting something exactly like that. How does it hold up with the rest of Garland’s work?

[@yaseenpannu1207]

@@lookasidefilms6614 it’s holds up pretty solid. It feels like a pretty unique addition to his filmography. I’d say i like better than Annihilation and Men.

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@@yaseenpannu1207 Amazing to hear. Really excited!

[@mateuszdunaj7658]

Terrific analysis, keep up the good work

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Thank you so much!

[@ozymandiascakehole3586]

for some reason, maybe because i'm european... maybe it's because i've become old and cynical.. I just can't seem to take this film seriously.. When my friend and I went to dune 2 and saw the trailer we laughed out loud.. It's just so strange to me.

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Who knows why! Have you seen it yet / are you planning to?

[@boyanpetrov6748]

❤

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Thank you!