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SarahD

(1,732 posts) Sun Feb 4, 2024, 10:42 PM Feb 2024

The conspiracy theories and anti-communist paranoia in the movie are reflected in the right wing effort to capture hearts and minds. It's far more than a dark comedy, although it is a brilliant example of that genre. I feel the need to watch it again for perhaps the tenth time.
https://www.cnn.com/2024/01/26/opinions/dr-strangelove-60th-anniversary-kubrick-trump-berlatsky/?dicbo=v2-8dGWrFf&iid=ob_mobile_article_footer_expansion

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Doctor Strangelove is timely right now. [View all] SarahD Feb 2024 OP

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A classic for sure Blue Owl Feb 2024 #3