Month: July 2023

Title: Examining Neoliberal Elites and the Obama Thesis: Representation versus Material Reality Introduction: In recent years, the Obama thesis, espoused by neoliberal elites, has become a topic of scrutiny and debate. The central tenet of this thesis suggests that historic injustices can be rectified through increased representation among the 0.2% elite class. However, a closer…

John Williams’ soundtrack for “Indiana Jones and the Dial of Destiny” takes an intriguing departure from his usual style, incorporating influences from John Barry, 60’s war  movies and classical 1950s melodrama. Known for his iconic compositions, Williams embraces a different approach, and the results are both nostalgic and captivating. One of the notable differences between…

No Rube Goldberg sequences. Stuff that Spielberg would have fixed with music doesn’t get fixed (sometimes too long, sometimes too short) and that grates. Some of the emotional blackmail works. Some really great acting here and there Rube Goldberg refers to elaborate and complex contraptions or sequences that involve intricate and interconnected actions. These sequences…