The general public has a complex relationship with the police. We give them training and weapons to defend the innocent and protect their own safety, and then get upset when they use them. We rely on them to uphold law and order, and then get angry when they pull us over for speeding. We need them to be warriors, but want them to be part social worker, part referee.
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In revenue terms, The Walt Disney Company is the biggest media conglomerate in the world. Most people will tell you that’s because it consistently develops quality entertainment products of wide appeal to children and families. The cynical among us will say it’s because The Mouse never stops looking for ways to stick his hand in your pockets. Indeed, the theatrical re-release of Pixar’s Finding Nemo, a wonderful film that nevertheless premiered less than 10 years ago, gives both groups ammunition.
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The tortured artist, plying his craft, is a cliché in our culture. In reality, artists struggle with their work no less than athletes struggle with their game, or businessmen struggle with the bottom line, or parents struggle with raising kids. Yet somehow, the creation of art is viewed as a uniquely mystical process, unfathomable to outsiders, and sometimes even to other artists. The Words plays heavily into this notion, and might have risen above the cliché thanks to some great performances, but ironically, it’s undone by poor writing.
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It may or may not be true that crime doesn’t pay, but in the movies it’s at least interesting. Lawless tells a good enough story, with good enough performances, to help you overlook its occasional flaws.
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