Jul 14, 2022·edited Jul 15, 2022Liked by Mark Crispin Miller
I watched Inside with my 19 year old and wept for days. To see the state of our world from an under 30 perspective is so much for the soul to bear. I think it is the reason so many of us just turn away and say millennials and gen z are lazy and apathetic. I can not hear the song That Funny Feeling without weeping for the children and young adults, for all they will never experience, for all they have lost. Not one of us adults has had to accept what they are being forced to accept. We at least got a chance to live a somewhat normal and free life before 2020 came along and changed everything. I applaud Bo for his courage and vision. I thank you for including this film which could otherwise be missed by the over 30 crowd. We very much need to listen to their perspective and try to be the elders they deserve. ❤️
Ever have a trip to SF, and you neglect to tell your wife that you are secretly visiting all of the 1978 "Invasion of the Body Snatchers" locations? I have.
Interesting that you include a movie about an experience with "Nazis", but fail to include any that deal with what we are rapidly plunging into: a Politically Correct American-flavored totalitarian society ruled by "Experts" in a bureaucratic authoritarian regime that maintains near-total surveillance and monitors "truth" while marching to the commands of a hostile foreign power. Absolutely nothing to do with Nazis, and everything to do with the heirs of the Bolshevik totalitarian authoritarian "experts" who slaughtered tens of millions in the name of "Science."
A couple off the top of my head, but there must be many more:
1984
Brave New World
Animal Farm
Logan's Run
Sacrificing Liberty: The True Story of the Attack on the U.S.S. Liberty
I would suggest folks check out the new documentary "The Viral Delusion" www.theviraldelusion.com as well. A bit more on the nose than these classics, but in the words of Dr. Sam Bailey it's "A Masterpiece."
What a great post, Mark! And since you’re opening it up for suggestions, I admit I’ve been finding comfort in watching my sweet dad’s films lately. I hope others might reflect, escape, or simply enjoy some of them, too: 📽
- A favorite role of his (particularly apropos when thinking of our contemporary politicians and press) was that of Jack Burden in All the King’s Men
- Since you mention John Ford, My Darling Clementine is beautifully acted and filmed
- I never, ever tire of Red River - especially the witty dialogue and dynamic between Cherry and Matt
Thank you for all you continue to do. You are a blessing!
My comment is off-topic, but I hope it's acceptable nonetheless.
I want to recommend a newsletter called The Podium, written by a classical music insider who writes under the pen name Don Baton.
DB writes about the current state of the classical music world with welcome directness and depth, and he also embeds in his newsletter links to classical works that are underappreciated, relatively unknown, or unfairly neglected for any number of reasons. He introduces his readers to these works with historical, biographical, and musical insights which greatly broaden our appreciation of them. His writing style is engaging and a delight to read, too.
(If this sounds like a paid advertisement, it's not. I don't have any connection to Don Baton other than that of being an enthusiastic reader of his newsletter, nor do I know his real name.)
If you have Amazon Prime, I recommend "Philip K. Dick's Electric Dreams" billed as a "sci-fi anthology series with stand-alone episodes based on the works of Philip K. Dick".
Episode 6 "Safe and Sound" is particularly excellent and relevant. Honestly I wonder how they got it past the censors.
Thanks so much Mark. I am in the middle of DOPESICK - an 8 part series on Hulu with Michael Keaton about OxyContin - so many parallels like FDA approval, revolving doors, etc - very well done.
I watched Inside with my 19 year old and wept for days. To see the state of our world from an under 30 perspective is so much for the soul to bear. I think it is the reason so many of us just turn away and say millennials and gen z are lazy and apathetic. I can not hear the song That Funny Feeling without weeping for the children and young adults, for all they will never experience, for all they have lost. Not one of us adults has had to accept what they are being forced to accept. We at least got a chance to live a somewhat normal and free life before 2020 came along and changed everything. I applaud Bo for his courage and vision. I thank you for including this film which could otherwise be missed by the over 30 crowd. We very much need to listen to their perspective and try to be the elders they deserve. ❤️
Ever have a trip to SF, and you neglect to tell your wife that you are secretly visiting all of the 1978 "Invasion of the Body Snatchers" locations? I have.
Thanks for the great recommendations Mark! I have a few more modern ones to add to the list. Some more obvious than others.
V for Vendetta
The Truman Show
Gattaca
Network
District 9
The Congress
Idiocracy
Soylent Green
(Is people)
Ivana ( sorry correcting Ivanka) Trump just died of a heart something or other....Suddenly. 73.
That woman had a lot more years left...I'll be money she was jabbed. I feel so badly ...her Mother is still alive....what does that tell you?
Interesting that you include a movie about an experience with "Nazis", but fail to include any that deal with what we are rapidly plunging into: a Politically Correct American-flavored totalitarian society ruled by "Experts" in a bureaucratic authoritarian regime that maintains near-total surveillance and monitors "truth" while marching to the commands of a hostile foreign power. Absolutely nothing to do with Nazis, and everything to do with the heirs of the Bolshevik totalitarian authoritarian "experts" who slaughtered tens of millions in the name of "Science."
A couple off the top of my head, but there must be many more:
1984
Brave New World
Animal Farm
Logan's Run
Sacrificing Liberty: The True Story of the Attack on the U.S.S. Liberty
Katherine Ross is alive at 82. No idea what her stance is on the Thing, but I'm okay not knowing.
“Constant Gardener” movie
About the pharmacy industry
I think it’s available on Microsoft’s movie site
I would suggest folks check out the new documentary "The Viral Delusion" www.theviraldelusion.com as well. A bit more on the nose than these classics, but in the words of Dr. Sam Bailey it's "A Masterpiece."
What a great post, Mark! And since you’re opening it up for suggestions, I admit I’ve been finding comfort in watching my sweet dad’s films lately. I hope others might reflect, escape, or simply enjoy some of them, too: 📽
- A favorite role of his (particularly apropos when thinking of our contemporary politicians and press) was that of Jack Burden in All the King’s Men
- Since you mention John Ford, My Darling Clementine is beautifully acted and filmed
- I never, ever tire of Red River - especially the witty dialogue and dynamic between Cherry and Matt
Thank you for all you continue to do. You are a blessing!
Obvious, but The Matrix
Thank you for these recommendations! Also timely for today: And the Band Played On
My comment is off-topic, but I hope it's acceptable nonetheless.
I want to recommend a newsletter called The Podium, written by a classical music insider who writes under the pen name Don Baton.
DB writes about the current state of the classical music world with welcome directness and depth, and he also embeds in his newsletter links to classical works that are underappreciated, relatively unknown, or unfairly neglected for any number of reasons. He introduces his readers to these works with historical, biographical, and musical insights which greatly broaden our appreciation of them. His writing style is engaging and a delight to read, too.
(If this sounds like a paid advertisement, it's not. I don't have any connection to Don Baton other than that of being an enthusiastic reader of his newsletter, nor do I know his real name.)
Here's his introductory post:
https://donb.substack.com/p/who-am-i
and here's the post he published today:
https://donb.substack.com/p/dons-weekly-listen-fibichs-symphony?utm_source=email
If you have Amazon Prime, I recommend "Philip K. Dick's Electric Dreams" billed as a "sci-fi anthology series with stand-alone episodes based on the works of Philip K. Dick".
Episode 6 "Safe and Sound" is particularly excellent and relevant. Honestly I wonder how they got it past the censors.
Thanks so much Mark. I am in the middle of DOPESICK - an 8 part series on Hulu with Michael Keaton about OxyContin - so many parallels like FDA approval, revolving doors, etc - very well done.
Months ago I asked for others - Beyond the Red Pill -https://coronawise.substack.com/publish/post/45260742 including some recommended by Vee below.
Beavis and Butthead against the Universe. Accidentally fall into a black hole in 1996 and fall out in Woke 2022. ANybody else feel like they did that?