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...subject of his philosophy of comedy—whether to be like Cosby who works “in the system” or shocking like Dave Chappelle—Thompson desires a happy medium. “If I could be one of those who could like bridge the gap,” he says, “between like a Dave Chappelle and a Bill Cosby, then that would be where...
...more cliché plot line for his latest film, Spanglish: a vivacious, non-English speaking Latina maid falls in love with her rich, white boss while her child is slowly assimilated against her wishes. But Spanglish was crafted by the hands of a master and the potentially nauseous subject matter is handled with grace and aplomb...
...upon a concentrated rumination on the value of living. “Why can’t I appreciate what I have?” Ramon asks himself breaking into tears late one night. All the way through, as if as an implicit recognition of the difficulty of its subject matter, the film implies that everything will be alright even if the desired ending is not reached...
Many of cinema’s best films have been political at their core. Many have had political views and used the story to promote their views. Others have attempted to present a political issue in all of its complexity without passing judgment on the subject matter (granted, these films are much rarer). Still other films overlay a political context on top of the story...
Though most mental health experts doubt the potential of the list as a first-rate means for exploring deep psychological processes, I stand by my medium of choice. Impersonal yet succinct, lists have the unique potential to probe deeply into the psyches of the willing subject. Furthermore, the list can be seen as the great equalizer: it lays out the same framework for all of its readers. It is then our especial prerogative to respond according to our very own comfort level. The list requires no more than we are willing to give! Try to find a therapist or friend...