Living on the Edge: Civil War, Trauma, and Hope in Uncertain Times
Interestingly, Hollywood seems to be anticipating a future that weighs heavily on many American minds: a potential civil war. In Spring 2024, director Alex Garland brings us "Civil War," a film tackling this unsettling possibility. For roughly half the US population, this fictionalized portrayal may feel eerily close to reality. Unfortunately, I count myself among them. While media often jokes about a brewing civil war, it's a topic rarely taken seriously. But for those of us harboring such anxieties, "Civil War" offers a glimpse into what it might look like, a chilling alternative to the world we know. Speaking of unsettling narratives, Joe and I recently watched "The World Left Behind" on Netflix. This similarly themed film, boasting a stellar cast including Ethan Hawke, Julie Roberts, Mahershala Ali, and Kevin Bacon, kept us on the edge of our seats until its abrupt and unsatisfying conclusion. The world crumbles in the film: the internet goes dow...