Classic Movies #39: The Untouchables
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Classic Movies #39: The Untouchables
The gangster movie with good guys.
Endeavor and I dive into Brian De Palma’s 1987 class, The Untouchables. We discuss the merits of having a traditional moral framing and protagonist instead of the snark and postmodernism of more popular gangster films. We also discuss the history of the prohibition laws, Sean Connery’s non-existent Irish accent, and the ethnic politics of the film.
For me, the overarching theme of The Untouchables (which Morgoth and Endeavour both mentioned) was that there are good and honest men in government that can be trusted to do what is right and just.
Does anyone, today, believe that Keir Starmer or Joe Biden is an honest and just person?
Western society is in crisis because we have lost the values on honor and honesty. Today, we live in a society that values the quick buck and shallow celebrity. This is why civilization is collapsing. We have, as a society, lost our moral compass.
As always, thank you Morgoth and Endeavour for another thought provoking video.
Totally relate to your dope story. Very similar experience. I stayed away from that scene growing up (thank God!) but anecdotally the heavy users I knew never recovered. I know one them can't work now due to anxiety attacks. Very sad.
Great stream, esp the bit about immigrant crime gangs taking over American. Looking forward to the 40th CM episode. 👍🏼