The Taking of Pelham 123 (2009) as an Accidental Leftist Parable

The Taking of Pelham 123 (2009) can be read as an unexpectedly leftist parable, exploring systemic power, moral responsibility, and the cycle of violence. At the heart of the film is the contrast between two characters who confront the system in dramatically different ways: Walter Garber, the morally conscientious yet flawed subway dispatcher, and Ryder,Continue reading “The Taking of Pelham 123 (2009) as an Accidental Leftist Parable”

Superficiality, Materialism, and Priorities

So, I was watching a recent episode of the ā€œDeep Fat Friedā€ podcast, and in it, Scotty, Paul, and TJ were talking extensively about the coronavirus and how the situation has escalated. After covering the coronavirus, they transitioned to talking about a story of how the FCC has received complaints about the Super Bowl 2020Continue reading “Superficiality, Materialism, and Priorities”