From the Old Testament to the French Revolution, no era is safe from lampooning. Using anachronistic references and slapstick humor, this movie is the perfect example of how history lessons can be both informative and wildly entertaining. Released: 1981 Directed by: Mel Brooks Also ranks #5 on...
Technically, ‘Companeros!’ is a Zapata Western — a subgenre of a subgenre — which means, like a whole strain of Italian-produced Westerns, it’s specifically about the Mexican Revolution. In practice, it’s really a buddy comedy, as unlikely friends-in-the-making Nero and Milian pair ...
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The film is notable for its satirical take on the sexual revolution and the pervasive influence of popular culture, with Hudson delivering a quirky and memorable performance. Though not as widely known as some of his other films, it remains an intriguing work that showcases his versatility as ...
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Another year in the books, and there was a lot to appreciate about the stuff we consumed—movies, TV, books, video games, and more—in 2024. Our most prolific panelists collaborate on a massive list of the stuff we enjoyed over the past 12 months.December...
Inspired by an array of movements, including Impressionism, Cubism, and Dadaism, the artist often references the figurative work of early modernists like Pablo Picasso, Henri Matisse, and Edouard Manet in her portraiture, depicting her female subjects in poses popularized by her male predecessors in...
This wisdom-sharing ballad about the strained generation gap between families has its origins in a musical Stevens wrote about the Russian Revolution. The project was ultimately shelved, and “Father and Son” became a hit from Tea for the Tillerman, one of the biggest albums of the early-Seve...
the backdrop of Luigi Mangione’s shooting of the UnitedHealth CEO, Mr. Ron Unz discusses the rapidly worsening wealth gap in the United States over past decades, the widespread societal discontent it has fostered, and the possibility for revolution. #luigi #inequality #usa #revolution For […...