4 posts tagged “movie”
I didn't hear much about this when it played in theaters, and I have no idea whether it received favorable reviews. So I had no expectations, one way or the other, when I rented it. My verdict: I liked it. It's surprising and twisted, in a good way. It delivered 2 hours of satisfying entertainment, with adroit performances from Kevin Costner and William Hurt.
from the studio
Consider MR. BROOKS. A successful businessman. A generous philanthropist. A loving father and devoted husband. Seemingly, he's perfect. But Mr. Brooks has a secret -- he is an insatiable serial killer, so lethally clever that no one has ever suspected him -- until now.
Interested? You can watch a trailer here.
If you rent/buy the movie, be on the lookout for this deliciously funny little scene.
Mr. Earl Brooks: [about Mr. Smith] Maybe I should drive over there and pick him up.
Marshall: No, just honk. Maybe he'll get killed crossing the street. Save us the mess of doing it.
[Both start laughing. Then, Mr. Brooks honks the horn and Mr. Smith nearly gets hit by a car while crossing]
Mr. Earl Brooks: Almost.
I need to get out and see this film.
I'm pleased that it goes beyond sounding the alarm, and explores solutions.
For more video clips, information, and resources, check out these sites:
11th Hour Action
The 11th Hour on YouTube
"In the councils of government, we must guard against the acquisition of unwarranted influence, whether sought or unsought, by the military-industrial complex. The potential for the disastrous rise of misplaced power exists and will persist.
We must never let the weight of this combination endanger our liberties or democratic processes. We should take nothing for granted only an alert and knowledgeable citizenry can compel the proper meshing of huge industrial and military machinery of defense with our peaceful methods and goals, so that security and liberty may prosper together."
Excerpt from the Farewell Speech to the American People by President Dwight D. Eisenhower, January 17, 1961.
In Why We Fight, Eugene Jarecki, inspired by Einsenhower's farewell speech, examines the rise of the military-industrial complex in the US and the pervasive power it has amassed. It features interviews and commentary from well-known individuals and military insiders, and examines the forces behind our seemingly constant state of war. Why We Fight won the Sundance Film Festival Grand Jury Prize in 2005.
I found it engaging, discouraging, challenging, and compelling. I consider it a must-see and will be recommending it widely.
