secret4321 Reviews

Better Left Unsaid (2021)

Great purpose, great implementation with great detail

[10/10 · 7 April 2021]

The film and plot descriptions talk about the purpose of this film and its general techniques. But the specific arguments are extensive and they happen very quickly. The film begins with sinister images of the divisive and violent nature of current discourse on major issues such as Black Lives Matter. It then looks into some historical philosophic ideas behind the Left and Right, particularly Modernism, Post-modernism, and "today". It suggests logical argument is a minor issue today, and philosophy leads us to think there is not so much right and wrong, and more Us, who see things our way, and Them, who don't. It is particularly critical of how Identity Politics is being used. The film then shows how this Us and Them mentality lead to absolutely horrific behaviour in the name of major historic leftist and rightist movements. The film wants to conclude on a positive note but does not see ant simple common ground between Left and Right. But it sees a way forward where we are more open and thoughtful.

The Collector (1967)

This is not a comedy

[5/10 · 15 February 2021]

There are some great philosophical statements, but this is otherwise a pathetic, empty film. It is described as a comedy, but there is not one laugh, just a sickly feeling.

Halt and Catch Fire (2014–2017)

Nice tech, shame about the squirmy characters

[5/10 · 25 November 2020]

This show is not real, it is a woman's dream and nightmare. It has modern day fancy dialogue pretending to be like the era it presents. If the women occasionally do wrong, it is soon forgiven. They have the gall to put down the men as being part of men's club, and then present one massive concocted women's club.

Undone (2019–2022)

Like watching propaganda

[4/10 · 8 September 2020]

Nice story but totally unconvincing dialogue. Only women could like this.

Marriage Story (2019)

Written by AI

[4/10 · 5 January 2020]

Totally mindless. Every line gave me the feeling it was contrived. But it was well produced.