post modernism is partly defined by the shift towards stories about institutions and governments not being the good guys.
and also almost every war movie. some notable exceptions like full metal jacket, but most are very very pro American military. think lone survivor, Blackhawk down, hacksaw ridge, band of brothers, etc…
Albert Einstein is quoted as saying, “Nationalism is an infantile disease. It is the measles of mankind.” He didn’t originate the quote, but his endorsement is enough.
It’s fine to love your country. But that’s not what nationalism is. Nationalism isn’t just saying your country is among the greats. Nationalism is saying your country is the best. Especially vile examples of nationalism are those that silence people that would bring up significant areas where their nation needs improvement. People who claim that there is no systemic racism in America come to mind. People who claim every American has an equal chance for opportunity come to mind. As an american, I view myself as a patriot. I want my country to be the best. But I’m not a nationalist because I concede that while my nation could be the best, it is far from it, and worse, it is the nationalists who are preventing us from progress because they’re so busy proving that it’s not necessary.
What movies do that?
the entire modernist period of cinematic history.
think old movies.
post modernism is partly defined by the shift towards stories about institutions and governments not being the good guys.
and also almost every war movie. some notable exceptions like full metal jacket, but most are very very pro American military. think lone survivor, Blackhawk down, hacksaw ridge, band of brothers, etc…
I think most of those movies weren’t calling Americans inherently superior to all others, just certain others inferior
Rocky IV! The most patriotic movie in the history of movies.
From this millennium then
It’s not popular to love your country anymore.
Albert Einstein is quoted as saying, “Nationalism is an infantile disease. It is the measles of mankind.” He didn’t originate the quote, but his endorsement is enough.
It’s fine to love your country. But that’s not what nationalism is. Nationalism isn’t just saying your country is among the greats. Nationalism is saying your country is the best. Especially vile examples of nationalism are those that silence people that would bring up significant areas where their nation needs improvement. People who claim that there is no systemic racism in America come to mind. People who claim every American has an equal chance for opportunity come to mind. As an american, I view myself as a patriot. I want my country to be the best. But I’m not a nationalist because I concede that while my nation could be the best, it is far from it, and worse, it is the nationalists who are preventing us from progress because they’re so busy proving that it’s not necessary.