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“The generation of consumers who swallow this pessimistic sentiment can't see past the product to its debased morality. Instead, their excitement about The Dark Knight's dread (that teenage thrall with subversion) inspires their fealty to product.”

Quote by Armond White

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Armond White is a renowned film critic, born in 1953. His career began in the 1980s, and he is known for his unique perspective on cinema and profound understanding of the art form. more

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