This is a MUST WATCH, Film of the Year
I’m sitting here (with a nice bourbon) watching the finest movie of 2021, Don’t Look Up, which is about astronomers at Michigan State University discovering a comet that is headed directly toward earth. That’s not the actual story, though. The actual story is a feature length metaphor for how a corrupt sociopathic/fascist government can destroy civilization. A star studded cast, led by Leonardo DiCaprio (as the scientist) and Meryl Streep (as the female Trump), complete with Jonah Hill as Trump, Jr., brilliantly shows us how disinformation, combined with a malignant narcissist supported by sycophants and crass commercialism can destroy civilization as we know it. Mark Rylance plays the crazy corporatist, modeled on Elon Musk, a giant financial contributor to Streep’s campaign and has convinced her that comet hurtling toward earth can be broken up and mined for precious metals for his cell phone company.
I won’t give you the ending – you must watch it yourself.
It’s a great movie, reminiscent of Wag the Dog. I snorted at lines dripping with sarcasm and irony. You’ll love it.
1I wondered if anyone else saw tinges of Trump in Streeps’ character. Also wonder who the general played by Guilfoyle was modeled for, 20 dollas for free snacks. LOL
2Michigan State University?
And is this a “streaming” film? More info, please!
3Yes, I agree. If you see it, make sure to watch through the credits. There are a few interesting surprises! It already has an entry on Wikipedia.
4Streaming on Netflix.
5What?!? FINALLY some good news from my alma mater, Michigan State? Other than beating Michigan in football this year…
6As my Granny always said, “You can’t think twice if you didn’t think once.”
7Watch it, then decide to either laugh or cry,
8A “must see” movie for certain.
I am also reminded of the film ‘Idiocracy’ and this reference:
“Someone Discovered Fox News Is Sounding Disturbingly Similar To Mike Judge’s ‘Idiocracy’ These Days”
https://crooksandliars.com/2021/12/idiocracy-2021-fox-version
9Hilariously, some righties think it’s a parody of progressive leadership, I chit you not, lol
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