Top 10 Worst Movies of 2016Breaking from the usual analysis, I compile a list of the absolute worst movies of 2016. I've been working on this all year. May God have mercy on our souls.
MirrorMask
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MirrorMaskAn analysis of MirrorMask and the Jungian concept of the shadow.
The Tree of Life
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The Tree of LifeAired January 17, 2017
200th episode. An analysis of The Tree of Life as it relates to the Book of Job. Why do the righteous suffer?
The Matrix
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The MatrixAn analysis of The Matrix and the dangers of radical skepticism. Topics include Gnosticism, Christianity and Jean Baudrillard's Simulacra and Simulation.
On the Silver Globe
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On the Silver GlobeAn analysis of Andrzej Żuławski's On the Silver Globe. Topics include exceptionalism and the fundamental nature of humanity.
Donald Trump Doesn't Understand Citizen Kane
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Donald Trump Doesn't Understand Citizen KaneIn 2002, Donald Trump gave an interview in which he completely misunderstood Citizen Kane. Let's try to understand Donald Trump.
Fifty Shades of Grey
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Fifty Shades of GreyAn analysis of the misrepresentation of BDSM in Fifty Shades of Grey. Topics include sex, bondage and the realities of kink.
There Will Be Blood
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There Will Be BloodAn analysis of There Will Be Blood and how it relates to Friedrich Nietzsche. Topics include Christianity, salvation and the philosophy of self-interest.
The Man Who Wasn't There
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The Man Who Wasn't ThereAn analysis of The Man Who Wasn't There and how it relates to existentialism.
Avatar
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AvatarAn analysis of James Cameron's Avatar and how it relates to the white savior in film.
Prometheus
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Prometheus
The Godfather: Part II
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The Godfather: Part IIAn analysis of The Godfather: Part II and how it relates to the American dream.
Collateral Beauty
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Collateral BeautyAn analysis of Collateral Beauty and the differences among plot holes, plot contrivance and inconsequential details.
The Lobster
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The LobsterAn analysis of The Lobster and what it says about the societal pressure of relationships.
Pleasantville
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PleasantvilleAn analysis of Pleasantville and the politics of change.
What Dreams May Come
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What Dreams May ComeI hate this movie.
The Wailing
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The WailingAn analysis of The Wailing and how it relates to the concepts of a moral universe and an amoral universe.
Nymphomaniac
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NymphomaniacAn analysis of Lars von Trier's Nymphomaniac and his apologia for his views.
Silence
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SilenceAn analysis of Martin Scorsese's 2016 film Silence and how it handles the concepts of doubt and faith.
La La Land
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La La LandThe case against La La Land. Is it because Ryan Gosling can't sing? Is it because of its race problems? Is it because everything is just awful. Yes.
Kingsglaive: Final Fantasy XV and the Curse of Bad Video Game Movies
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Kingsglaive: Final Fantasy XV and the Curse of Bad Video Game MoviesWhy is Kingsglaive: Final Fantasy XV so bad? Why are all video game movies so bad?
Blue Velvet
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Blue VelvetLYNCH MONTH begins. An analysis of Blue Velvet.
The Elephant Man
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The Elephant ManLynch Month continues with the 1980 film The Elephant Man. What makes someone a human being? Is morality the exclusive property of humans?
Dune
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DuneAn analysis of the infamous David Lynch film Dune. Topics include Islam, religious icons, war and science fiction as a warning.
Wild at Heart
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Wild at HeartAn analysis of the 1990 David Lynch film Wild at Heart. How does Sailor exhibit the fallacy of absolute freedom? Why is this film the central hub of all things David Lynch?
Inland Empire
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Inland EmpireAired May 30, 2017
Lynch Month concludes with an analysis of his most recent (2006) film: Inland Empire. What is David Lynch trying to say in his most impenetrable film to date?
Children of Men
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Children of MenAn analysis of the politics and philosophies within the 2006 Alfonso Cuarón film Children of Men.
Nausicaä of the Valley of the Wind
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Nausicaä of the Valley of the WindAn analysis of environmental philosophy and the politics of war related to the Hayao Miyazaki anime classic Nausicaä of the Valley of the Wind.
Fargo
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FargoAn analysis of the philosophy of absurdism and commodity culture in Fargo. Directed by The Coen Brothers.
Moonrise Kingdom
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Moonrise KingdomAn analysis of filial philosophy as it relates to Moonrise Kingdom. Other topics include the character style of Wes Anderson and the romantic comedy genre.
Audition
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AuditionAn analysis of patriarchy, sexual objectification and gender roles in the famous Takashi Miike horror film Audition.
Dark City
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Dark CityAn analysis of memory theory and personal identity in Dark City. Other topics include the human soul and sci-fi as a tool of philosophy.
Superman
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SupermanAn analysis of the ethics of being Superman. The famous Christopher Reeve movies made us believe a man could fly, but they also taught us about altruism.
Bram Stoker's Dracula
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Bram Stoker's DraculaAn analysis of sexuality and religion as they relate to Bram Stoker's Dracula.
The Bergman Trilogy
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The Bergman TrilogyAn analysis of the relationship between Ingmar Bergman and God in Through a Glass Darkly, Winter Light and The Silence.
Swiss Army Man
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Swiss Army ManAn analysis of social anxiety disorder and shame in Swiss Army Man.
Videodrome
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VideodromeAn analysis of the philosophy of Videodrome and the influence of media.
They Live
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They LiveHow does Ronald Reagan fit in with the politics of the 1988 John Carpenter sci-fi film They Live?
Indiana Jones
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Indiana JonesAn analysis of how belief in God is portrayed in the Indiana Jones films.
The Fountain
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The FountainAn analysis of the 2006 Darren Aronofsky film The Fountain.
Kiki's Delivery Service
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Kiki's Delivery ServiceAn analysis of modernity opposing tradition in the Hayao Miyazaki classic anime film Kiki's Delivery Service.
Pan's Labyrinth
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Pan's LabyrinthAn analysis of political obligation, the role of government and disobedience in the Guillermo del Toro film Pan's Labyrinth.
A Nightmare on Elm Street
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A Nightmare on Elm StreetAn analysis of A Nightmare on Elm Street and how it relates to recent critical appraisals modern horror films.
Son of Saul
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Son of SaulAn analysis of post-World War II Jewish philosophy and how the Holocaust is portrayed in Son of Saul.
Southland Tales
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Southland TalesAn analysis of time philosophy as it relates to the Richard Kelly film Southland Tales.
The Cook, the Thief, His Wife & Her Lover
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The Cook, the Thief, His Wife & Her LoverAn analysis of the desire for consumption and the misery of the powerful in the Peter Greenaway film The Cook, the Thief, His Wife & Her Lover.
Escape from New York
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Escape from New YorkEscape from New York analysis -- The rise and fall of crime in America and how this relates to the John Carpenter classic Escape from New York.
Kingdom of Heaven
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Kingdom of HeavenAn analysis of Divine Command Theory and how it relates to the Ridley Scott film Kingdom of Heaven.
Red Dawn and the Power of Propaganda
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Red Dawn and the Power of PropagandaRed Dawn and the Power of Propaganda. The story of the schlock 80's right-wing film by director John Milius.
Good and Evil in The Lord of the Rings
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Good and Evil in The Lord of the RingsAn analysis of good and evil in The Lord of the Rings. Topics include Christianity, Friedrich Nietzsche and the misuse of absolutism.
Oldboy & Revenge
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Oldboy & RevengeAn analysis of revenge as it relates to the Park Chan-Wook film Oldboy.
Solaris: The Consciousness in Outer Space
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Solaris: The Consciousness in Outer SpaceAn analysis of the self, memory, consciousness and philosophy itself as they relate to the 1972 Andrei Tarkovsky science fiction film Solaris.
Stalker: Faith in the Zone
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Stalker: Faith in the ZoneIs it good for society to accept religion? It is harmful to believe in God? An analysis of faith as it relates to the 1979 Andrei Tarkovsky film Stalker.
Andrei Rublev: Sin, Belief and Reward
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Andrei Rublev: Sin, Belief and RewardAn analysis of the Andrei Tarkovsky 1966 epic film Andrei Rublev. How we do overcome sin? What will be our final reward?
Nostalghia: Isolation and Loss
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Nostalghia: Isolation and LossAn analysis of isolation and loss as they relate to the Andrei Tarkovsky film Nostalghia.
The Sacrifice: Eternal Recurrence
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The Sacrifice: Eternal RecurrenceAn analysis of the Andrei Tarkovsky film The Sacrifice and how it relates to the beliefs of Friedrich Nietzsche, Soren Kierkegaard and Jesus Christ.
Alien Covenant - Playing God
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Alien Covenant - Playing God
Moonlight - Intersectionality
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Moonlight - Intersectionality
The Troubling Philosophy of Kirk Cameron's Saving Christmas
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The Troubling Philosophy of Kirk Cameron's Saving Christmas
