I remember seeing that movie when it came out, but I sure didn’t ascribe any political meaning to it. Who else would portray 1930s Texas Rangers but white guys?
The other night we went to see 12 Angry Men at the local art house. It came out in 1956 and if woke was a term back then I imagine it could have been applied to that movie. Local Hispanic thug goes on trial for murder and it looks like an open and shut case. Henry Fonda spends a couple of hours making a case for reasonable doubt, overcoming a lazy defense and bigoted jurors. In the end the kid walks. Conversely, it could be seen as a white savior movie. I guess it all depends on who’s doing the watching.
Just about an hour ago I was dismayed to learn my girlfriend had no idea the phrase “more cowbell” is a thing. Now I have to spend the weekend pondering our relationship.
Tomorrow I’m going suit shopping for a wedding we’re attending in NYC in July. My nephew is turning 30 and there’s a cocktail party.
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That was a great discussion.
I remember seeing that movie when it came out, but I sure didn’t ascribe any political meaning to it. Who else would portray 1930s Texas Rangers but white guys?
The other night we went to see 12 Angry Men at the local art house. It came out in 1956 and if woke was a term back then I imagine it could have been applied to that movie. Local Hispanic thug goes on trial for murder and it looks like an open and shut case. Henry Fonda spends a couple of hours making a case for reasonable doubt, overcoming a lazy defense and bigoted jurors. In the end the kid walks. Conversely, it could be seen as a white savior movie. I guess it all depends on who’s doing the watching.
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Just about an hour ago I was dismayed to learn my girlfriend had no idea the phrase “more cowbell” is a thing. Now I have to spend the weekend pondering our relationship.
Tomorrow I’m going suit shopping for a wedding we’re attending in NYC in July. My nephew is turning 30 and there’s a cocktail party.
Hoping to sneak in some golf.
Now spinning ELO’s Out of the Blue.
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“Will no one rid me of this turbulent priest?”
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Heh. I actually think it’s a pretty catchy tune that gets a lot of undeserved criticism.
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