“Movies both reflect and create social conditions, but their special charm is to offer fantasy clothes as virtual reality, a world where people consume without the tedium of labor. Characters float in a world where the bill never comes due ... and we wonder why we're a debtor nation!”
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Molly Haskell
Molly Haskell, born on September 29, 1939, is a renowned film critic. She is known for her in-depth film analysis and unique perspective, making significant contributions to film history and theory. more
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