REVIEW: The Trial of the Chicago 7 (2020)

February 2, 2021 Grant Watson

In 1968 anti-Vietnam and counter-culture protests, timed to coincide with the Democratic National Convention, were met with heavy violence from the Chicago police. Eight activists were arrested and charged with conspiracy and crossing state lines to incite a riot. Their … Continue reading REVIEW: The Trial of the Chicago 7 (2020)

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“It is not too late to undo this madness” | Masters of the Universe (1987)

October 18, 2017May 25, 2020 Grant Watson

In 2007 Paramount Pictures released Transformers, a glossy big-budget science fiction film based on a range of action figures. It was a massive commercial hit, grossing more than US$700 million theatrically and inspiring an entire franchise with four sequels to … Continue reading “It is not too late to undo this madness” | Masters of the Universe (1987)

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REVIEW: The Trial of the Chicago 7 (2020)

“It is not too late to undo this madness” | Masters of the Universe (1987)