American Cultural History - Cultural Kaleidoscope (DVD)

Not Terribly Cultured

Advantages: More high points than their debut
Disadvantages: But that's not saying much

I may have discovered Orson by accident at first, but it was no accident that their second album came to my attention. Having been impressed by their debut single "No Tomorrow" and then being disappointed that the rest of the album didn't match up to it, I wasn't planning on getting "Culture Vultures". That was until I discovered that the first two singles from it were pretty good and figured that maybe the album would be worth a look as I knew it had at least twice as many decent tracks as the last one. The first of these tracks is "Radio", which is an up-tempo, upbeat heavy pop track. The early verses are a little deceptive, being a little slower than the bouncy intro would have you believe, but it picks up later on. It's got quite a driving beat, especially over the chorus, which makes it perfect running music. It's not as good as ...

Soho_Black 14.08.2009 · Read full review
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American History X

Advantages: Edward Norton; Dialogue; Tension; Story
Disadvantages: Propaganda

on his brother's influence, titled "American History X"; what follows is a serious of flashbacks in black and white, narrated by Danny, of his brother Derek's rise to fame as the neo-Nazi guru of the D.O.C., who used propaganda to convert frustrated youths to racism. Sporting muscles, a shaved head, and white power tattoos, Norton is quite the sight; he is presented as the physically superior, and is sent to prison for the murder of a black teenager who tried to steal his car. During this time inside, his hair has grows, he makes friends with a black inmate, and is raped and beaten by the neo-Nazi's he once believed were part of his culture. After three years Derek is a reformed person, and quits the D.O.C. to concentrate on looking after his Mother and re-educate Danny, after realising the errors of his ways. Norton's performance is ...

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Review of American History X (DVD)

Advantages: Unusual scenario, intresting subject
Disadvantages: Little action.

American History X is not another Crime/Drama film,something like "hit and run". It's story about two racist brothers Derek and Danny. All started then Derek's younger brother Danny heard a noise outside and saw two guys snooping around his brother car. Derek ran outside and unmercifully killed them. He was sent to prison for 3 years. In prison he understand that racism and some other things that he believed is pointless and bullshit. Meanwhile his younger brother is trying to do everything like his brother, Derek is his hero. Then Derek back from prison he saw that nothing has changed. His friends, Danny still are racists. Derek mission is change his brother before it will be to late and start a new life. I like this film because of his unusual scenario also these things are happening in real life. In this film i miss more action. In ...

Higlith 19.07.2009 (12.10.2009) · Read full review
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