Thumps from 1 to 5: Thumps of 5.
The
film, Spotlight provides valuable insight into the investigative
journalism about the Catholic priests molesting children, which was
done by the Boston Globe. The movie appropriately opens awkwardly
with an obviously disguised Liev Schreiber, who did his signature
tilt of his head coupled with the all too knowing smile and pressing
of his lips before he commenced speaking. If only he did not have
such obvious identifiable gestures, I would not have known who was
playing the Editor. Perhaps the Tom McCarthy, the director allowed
Liev to make those gestures on purpose, using his obvious disguise as
a metaphor for the movie. No matter what the topic, a master in
disguise was introduced, leaving the audience with an awkward feeling
of I know who you are, which is exactly the feeling that the audience
is left with when they leave the theater—I know who those priests
are, and what they did to those children. The film, Spotlight will
receive a nod from the Academy, and more than likely, it may receive
the Oscar for Best Picture, Best Director, Best Supporting Actor, and
Best Supporting Actress.
Great art such as this, not only presents its product well, but it speaks volumes about the time in which it is produced. Yes this is an awkward subject, the molestation of children by their priests. Yes this is awkward timing—while Pope Francis is winning the hearts and minds of millions, it is difficult to view this subject matter about the systemic molestation by the priests within the Catholic Church. As well, great art presents other topics that need to be discussed, such as the downfall of investigative journalism. Recently, the Los Angeles Times has cut back on their Editorial staff by eighty percent. Although there are many writers out in the wilderness, there are fewer and fewer writers associated with large publications, who provide a staff of attorneys that can force the United States government or in this particular case, the Catholic Church to produce prudent and necessary information for the public at large to be informed, and take necessary action to safeguard their lives.
Great art such as this, not only presents its product well, but it speaks volumes about the time in which it is produced. Yes this is an awkward subject, the molestation of children by their priests. Yes this is awkward timing—while Pope Francis is winning the hearts and minds of millions, it is difficult to view this subject matter about the systemic molestation by the priests within the Catholic Church. As well, great art presents other topics that need to be discussed, such as the downfall of investigative journalism. Recently, the Los Angeles Times has cut back on their Editorial staff by eighty percent. Although there are many writers out in the wilderness, there are fewer and fewer writers associated with large publications, who provide a staff of attorneys that can force the United States government or in this particular case, the Catholic Church to produce prudent and necessary information for the public at large to be informed, and take necessary action to safeguard their lives.
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