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This is not a review. The intention of “Debated Films” is to shed light on different perspectives over contentious movies to determine if it deserves praise or criticism. These will be previously released films, so be...
The most prominent filmmaking voice in the battle for civil liberties is Spike Lee. The director has made a career with films about racism, inequality and abuse of power. Lee’s unique body of work includes Do The Right Thing...
Crime films often unpack the shocking lives of mobsters and murderers. Filmmakers like Martin Scorsese, Francis Ford Coppola, Brian De Palma and Michael Mann have made their careers depicting these gruesome stories. For decades...
Contrary to popular belief, it’s not impossible for a film to elevate material it’s adapted from. Chuck Palahniuk’s novel was made greater by David Fincher’s Fight Club (1999) and Mario Puzo’s novel...