Nigh Moves (2013) vs Selma (2014)
The category for this battle episode is “Political Activism”. Given the current state of U.S. politics being active politically is extremely important so your host Mike and Kendell thought it would be a good time to explore how the subject is portrayed in modern cinema. The pair of films up for debate are two very different takes on how to and how not to stand up to for what you believe in. Kelly Reichardt’s “Night Moves” is a searing thriller on activism turning violent. The film raises some interesting questions on the morals of extremism. While “Selma” (directed by Ava DuVernay) is a harrowing biopic following Martin Luther King Jr. during the marches on Alabama that lead to historical change for the mid 60’s Civil Rights Movement. Your hosts cover a lot of ground with this one (no pun intended). It’s a very informative episode but the question still remains ; will either film score 8 or more stars and be inducted onto the Greatest Films of The 21st Century List? Tune in for the answer. Make sure you rate, review and follow the show!
Hosted by Mike Evans & Kendell Sweeney-Thomas
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