Year: 2017
Movie Reviews
The Dark Knight
At times, The Dark Knight is a philosophical movie. It touches on beliefs. Also, it gets into the purpose of moral codes in society. As well, it shows the downfalls of materialism. That being said, I’ll briefly discuss these ideas, which stood out to me in the movie.
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Sid And Nancy
Sid And Nancy is a biopic about the last days of Sid Vicious and Nancy Spungen of the UK’s Sex Pistols. The movie chronicles their destructive relationship, which revolved around the punk rock scene and drugs. Eventually, Sid killed Nancy and later overdosed. When I first saw it, it was ok.
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Movie Reviews
The Little Girl That Lives Down The Lane
In the 70s movie The Little Girl Who Lives Down The Lane, we meet a mysterious 13-year-old girl, Rynn Jacobs who is played by Jodie Foster. As the movie begins, we learn that she has many secrets. Furthermore, we learn, too, that she lives alone, and she just wants her own home; however, she must […]
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Property Law
Van Valkenburgh v. Lutz
When it comes to property law and aggressive trespassers ie., bad faith, Van Valkenburgh v. Lutz (1952) sets precedent for establishing the adverse possession doctrine.
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Law
Gonzales v. Carhart
When it comes to personal liberty protected by the 5th Amendment and the 14th Amendment, Gonzales v. Carhart (2007) banned partial birth abortions.
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Comic Book Reviews
The House Of Mystery 228 “The Rebel”
House Of Mystery’s “The Rebel” from issue 228 of 1974 is all about the future: A Malthusian, dystopian future that never happened.
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TV Series Review
Bate’s Motel Series Finale “The Cord”
The Bates Motel series finale titled “The Cord” had some deeper, darker meanings. At the end, former sherriff Alex Romero goes down a dark road and Norman Bates kills him. Finally, Dylan kills Norman and goes off happily with his own new family. Though a twisted series, the Bates Motel finale teaches us that the […]
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Music Video Reactions
Bear McCreary’s “All Along The Watchtower” Music Video
In an age of satellites orbiting Mars and chat messages sent back and forth between them, Battlestar Galactica’s “All Along The Watchtower” by Bear McCreary seems relevant and worth a good listen.
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Law
Whole Woman’s Health v. Hellerstedt
Whole Woman’s Health v. Hellerstedt (2016) is the third in a trilogy of cases on abortion jurisprudence.
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First Amendment cases
Law
Snyder v. Phelps
Snyder v. Phelps (2011) is a First Amendment case supporting offensive speech.
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