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“Meserve and Clark and one of the other men feel like conquerors when they take Oahn away with them. They act out their own war fantasy; they feel it's a solider's right to seize women for their pleasure.”

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Book:The Best Film Ever Made
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The Best Film Ever Made

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Pauline Kael
Pauline Kael

Pauline Kael was an influential American film critic, born on June 19, 1919, and passed away on September 3, 2001. She was a prominent figure in the film criticism world, known for her unique perspective and profound insights into cinema. more

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