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We witnessed both the Mumbai attacks through Twitpics. The London Riots are now seen through Instagram. We embrace the app for artistic and social snaps – are these shots too stylish for the gritty truth? And what is happening to our perception of events if they instantly turn into poprocketed-lomo-earlybird-filtered icons?
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The War Game (1965) is a documentary-style drama depicting the aftermath of a nuclear attack in England. It was originally set to air on BBC 1, but was deemed too intense and upsetting to broadcast. Instead, it was released as a feature film and went on to win the Oscar for Best Documentary.
Despite the heavy-handed fear mongering, this innovative film is both fascinating and disturbing. Check it out!
This documentary follows three high school students in Philadelphia prepping for a culinary arts competition, which hands out lucrative scholarships every year. Their teacher, Mrs. Stephenson, may be quite demanding but she genuinely cares about the students’ success and well-being. It’s refreshing.
4.5/5
edit: and no, this is not one of those “thank you, Nice White Lady” flicks. I hate those.
So many emotions. The interviews were just heartbreaking. I sincerely hope these men are getting the help they need to deal with their experiences and begin healing.
And this poster…I hate the quote comparing it to The Hurt Locker. This isn’t Hollywood, these aren’t actors. This is real. Saying “wow, this documentary is just as exciting as fiction!” doesn’t do anyone any favors.
Anyone who is a fan of Bat for Lashes should see this documentary. It’s lovely.
