Alex Garland wrote and directed this dystopian sci fi war movie set in not too distant future. The story of this movie revolves around four journalists who travel across the United States during a nation-wide conflict. While trying to survive, they aim to reach the White House to interview the president before he is overthrown. The movie depicts all the hardships and brutality that they encounter along the way including brutal killings war crines, paramilitary militia, senseless killings and the finally arrive to Washington, where all the final action of the movie takes place. Kirsten Dunst is Lee, seasond journalist veteran tired of war and reporting from all the action. Wagner Moura is Joel, kinda fanatic and adrenaline junkie, Caliee Spaeny plays Jessie, young and hungry journalist who has no experience and it is fascinating how she transforms into hardened battle journalist without scrupules whatsoever. There are three factions waging war in United States, but it is not explained what is the reason. It is not needed, because it emphasizes senseless killing done in the name of whatever. Acting is flawless, action scenes are many and done perfectly and it is safe to say, this one is a keeper for all of you who love your sci fi dystopian, but also all of you who like war movies. I recommend this one.
Plastika are coming from my home country, namely Croatia’s capital Zagreb. This is band’s second release. Plastika are playing ultra fast hardcore punk with some d-beat hardcore punk influences and high pitched screaming vocals, courtesy of singer Marta. This is relatively new band in the scene, but members played in other bands before, so they are new to the Croatian hardcore punk scene. Music on this record are short songs, but energetic bombs and total destruction and apocalypse. The lyrics are in Croatian and they deal with both politically engaged themes, but also some personal dealing with demons and emotions. This album flies by you fast and leaves you filled with hardcore punk energy and I must say once again hats off to singer Marta being able to scream so fast and high pitched. The music of Plastika reminds me a bit of Italian hardcore punk bands like Negazione, Arturo and couple of others. They are also great and fun to listen and watch live, so check out their live show if you are able to. My personal favorites on this record are: Moraju past, Prodaj mi sranje and Zauvijek mlad.
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