Typically, Michael Moore’s brand of cynicism and his Liberal take on the great issues of American politics is not my cup of tea because I am by bearing and temperament far more a pragmatist in nature. (Now, here comes the ‘but.’)
But after being invited to a pre-screening of his most recent film, ‘Capitalism: A Love Story,’ due to be released 2nd October 2009, I think, like Jon Stewart, the guy is a virtuosity. I highly recommend plopping down your $20 bucks per person — or whatever it costs these days — for a ticket and a bag of stale popcorn to see it. You can start by viewing the movie trailer below.
Watching the film, I felt like Michael had climbed inside my head, made a list of all the things that have been obsessing me for the last 12 months, and brought them horrifyingly to life. It’s one thing to know these things are happening; it’s another to see them happening in front of your eyes.
Right from the beginning — after a funny set-up juxtaposing End of Empire Rome and Modern America — Michael goes directly to the beating heart of the economic crisis, showing a hard-working, middle class family being evicted from their home. The knot in your stomach starts to tighten — and the outrage starts to build. Read more here.
Moore’s own take on his latest film..?? “I made this movie as if it was going to be the last movie I was allowed to make.” And, on the film itself, “It’s got it all – lust, passion, romance and 14,000 jobs being eliminated every day.”
Read more here.
Sources: Huffington Post; www.capitalismalovestory.com
