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Dark Side of the '90s (2021)
Ok, but biased and missing much of the 90s
I'm only partially through watching the entire series, but I can tell (from living through the 90s) that much of what is presented is from a very current left-wing lens and seems to intentionally focus on certain modern social issues rather than viewing the culture from what life was like in the 90s.
Much of 90s is completely absent because it either doesn't fit the narrative or they couldn't find actors willing to do interviews. How could you possibly have an episode about teen TV shows in the 90s and not mention Beavis and Butthead or South Park at all?
Putting all that aside, the content they do show is not overtly incorrect (just a biased perspective) and provides an insight into what it was like living through the 90s. However, it is better if you actually have someone that lived through the 90s sitting next to you to provide the correct context.
What Is a Woman? (2022)
The Must-Watch Documentary of 2022
We are at a pivotal point in our culture where some people in powerful positions are attempting to redefine the word "woman" into a subjective term. Does it matter? Why not just call someone a woman if they wish to be? This film not only poses the question to a variety of individuals, but shows some of the ramifications the different meanings are currently having on biological females and children. While the question itself seems almost comically simple, it implicitly poses a deeper question: have we gone too far as a society with gender affirmation?
I wouldn't expect everyone to walk away agreeing on how to handle these sensitive subjects, but I recommend watching this film and explore finding your own answer to the question, "What is a Woman?".
Shut In (2022)
A good thrill ride
A great setting for a suspenseful thriller. My wife was terrified throughout, especially because she could relate to the mother and the fear for her children. I felt it did a good job for what it was trying to be. The child actress was impressive. Definitely worth checking out if you enjoy a good thrill ride.
Run Hide Fight (2020)
Still thinking about it days later
Run Hide Fight explores a realistic horrifying situation when a small group of high school students, with various motives, take over the school by force intent on destroying as many lives as possible. It follows Zoe as she struggles in dealing with the recent loss of her mother while having to confront the darkest evils of humanity.
While the subject matter is disturbing, as it intends to be, it does not cross the line into being exploitative. The film dares to dive into some dark subject matter that is "off-limits" for some, but in no way glorifies the horrific acts of the villainous characters of the film. On the contrary, it highlights the bravery of those forced to deal with the situation while commenting on the limitations of teachers, police and rescuers. The authority figures are doing their best to help while following their protocol, but Zoe recognizes that the villains are using this to their advantage and quickly adapts to the realities of the situation as it unfolds.
The film is an engaging thriller from beginning to end with terrific performances all around. Some may find the subject too taboo, but it left me thinking about how I would have handled the situation and the many things that could have been done along the way that may have prevented it from progressing to the point that it did.