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The Purge: Election Year
I find it funny that this movie came out in 2016, when Trump won the office for his first term. Like the other Purge film I talked about, the symbolism is in-your-face, criticizing the current government and begging people to trust the system and using their vote to change things rather than taking direct action.…
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The Purge: Anarchy
As I watched it, I was laughing to myself. No wonder it is so popular a series. For people like me, it’s a criticism of the government putting systems in place that fuck over the lower class in order to build a world where those on top stay on top, enjoying the fruits of the…
Trope: American Religion
The worshiping of Extremist American Ideals. Often takes the form of fundamental Christianity bastardized to exalt America, raising a politician to holiness, an admiration of the rich and powerful, and an attachment to the power of guns. Because the depiction is usually used to criticize modern US ideals, it is usually paired with racism, classism, and satirizes the whim of the wealthy.