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Even the Rain: Antón
También la lluvia (Even the Rain), directed by Icíar Bollaín examines the Cochabamba Water War of 2000–fought over an attempt to privatize water–and its parallels to the colonization and Spanish exploitation of the indigenous population of the Americas. Even the Rain achieves this by focusing on a Mexican-Spanish film crew, shooting a movie about the arrival of Columbus in Cochabamba, Bolivia, and the actions of the famous historical figure, Bartolame De Las Casas. The Mexica
Seiji Nyhan
2 days ago4 min read


My Thoughts on The Thing
The Thing is a movie written by Bill Lancaster and directed by John Carpenter and was made in 1982. The Thing reflects concerns about communism and the U.S.S.R. during the Cold War through a metaphor of a shapeshifting alien. The movie is set in an American scientific outpost in the Antarctic, that is infiltrated by an alien which can shapeshift and perfectly imitate whatever it shapeshifts into. The danger of this alien is considered as world-ending as catastrophe would occu
Seiji Nyhan
Jun 223 min read


Movie Review: Titanic (1997)
A Timeless Love Story That Still Hits the Heart Released in 1997, Titanic is more than just a movie — it’s a cultural phenomenon. Directed by James Cameron, this epic romance set against the backdrop of the tragic RMS Titanic sinking continues to resonate decades later. A Story That Feels Personal At its core, Titanic tells the story of Jack and Rose, two people from completely different worlds who find each other during an unforgettable journey. Their relationship feels raw,
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Feb 21 min read
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