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Film Review: “Borat II: Subsequent Moviefilm” — A Suitably Savage Satire

October 26, 2020
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Sacha Baron Cohen uncovers enough destructive inanity in Borat II to justify the savagery of its satire of American ignorance.

Film Review: Toxicity Roulette — 1969, 2020, and “The Trial of the Chicago 7”

October 23, 2020
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In the end, The Trial of the Chicago 7 strikes a reasonable balance between historical document and cinematic art.

Borat: Cultural Learnings of America on Both Sides of the Camera

November 20, 2006
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Perhaps the best way to review this wild satiric film is to get inside the head of Borat, the lead character: Jagshemash! Borat number one in U. S. and A. box office! High Five! Ingredients for make good movie, show racist Americans how stupid they are: find first really smart British/Jewish comedian; add naïve foreigner;…

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