I saw the Joker and was puzzled by some elements. I discuss the archetypal and historical usages of the clown and the jester, and how it relates to Nietzsche and nihilism. Phoenix goes full on vegan and shows us the dark future of Hollywood’s vision. Tell me what you think!
In recent years the Pentagon have not only expanded their operations in the entertainment industry, they have aggressively and pro-actively tried to expand their influence on Hollywood. This week we take a look at how they are trying to cozy up to studio moguls, make friends and influence people, and get involved at the earliest stages of production. (Read more...)
Newly-released reports from the US Army's entertainment liaison office show that they maintain a close and friendly relationship with Warner Bros., enabling them to get involved at early stages of major films and wield considerable influence over their content. While Warner have a reputation for making some of the darker, more subversive movies in Hollywood their relationship with the Pentagon remains secure.
