They Live in John Carpenter's Own Words

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Director John Carpenter discusses the themes and meaning behind his cult classic movie "They Live".
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[@1neomonkey]

"They Live is a documentary about what's going on right now" -John Carpenter

[@FUNNYMANERICWHITE]

just dropped a video on this on my channel called stay sleep

[@heatheromeara5115]

The most effective way to push back is the American Anti-Corruption Act. Look it up.

[@angelabaiers5055]

With the Left, NWO Globalists, Rhinos not Conservatives.

[@DrKraig]

Funny how you cherry pick the quote that suits your needs.

[@SuperMarry23]

And Carpenter is right.

[@byebyebadman2313]

I loved the scene where Roddy fights the guy in the alley, desperately trying to get him to wear the glasses so he can truly see the world for what it is. It's a great metaphor for the world today.

[@Ariel_emerald]

and also an absolutely iconic fight

[@JanieBee]

Definitely. You really have to fight with people to get them to see the truth. And most of the time they wont until you beat them down and force sight on them..

[@JanieBee]

@@Ariel_emerald my favorite part was when Roddy smashed the car window and kinda snickered. Pretty much sums up how I feel about the world right now: none of this sh1t is real

[@Ariel_emerald]

@@JanieBee every day i become more anti-society

[@theruddyone6443]

@@JanieBee feel that indeed

[@Tchernobog]

this film points get more and more clear as time goes on

[@betterscentral2294]

Yes it does.

[@STriderFIN77]

I agree o7

[@s7robin105]

"Death to Capitalism" Seems like the pretty clear message right now lol

[@johnnymcblaze]

@@s7robin105 Then you are totally missing the point. John himself is an avid capitalist. What would you replace it with? The only other options are worse, besides Agrairanisim, which most people would fight tooth and nail against.

[@ericlund3319]

@@johnnymcblaze Distributism

[@takmaps]

Sad thing is we watch this and go back to being controlled by the media and consumerism.

[@elfuge6053]

You just dont know how to be free

[@gypsyblood63]

Why are you still letting them? Open your mind

[@dranzerjetli5126]

I don't believe in media I see what I believe I conclude the truth out of the lies

[@Lospollos24]

takmaps Lmao that’s only if you choose to conform

[@plaguex1]

We're a generation of slaves who are imprisoned and we know nothing else now. It terrifies us to think we may not be in control but we don't want to be on our own with no direction from them.

[@johnnybgoode1950]

That movie really hits home. Kind of reminds me of the Matrix. Both are stories about reality being not what it appears.

[@lornajean7286]

johnnybgoode1950 r reality is being destorted by them

[@fuqupal]

Thank you for clarifying this. I'm sure no one understood this without your wisdom, Captain Obvious. Thank you! Thank you!

[@johnnybgoode1950]

@@fuqupal Bye troll.

[@johnnybgoode1950]

@RED PILL PORTAL I don't know if Carpenter has opened his eyes yet, but thankfully many other people have begun to.

[@tweetthechicken3870]

@@johnnybgoode1950 I know reality isn't what it seems but what are you talking about I'm still trying to figure stuff out I'm 17 and I've already seen a tree disappeared and then reappear when it was gone some people thought it was always like that and when it was there some people thought it was always like that but not everyone when I got to talking to people at my school and there are other stuff like that it is called the Mandela effect sadly it seems like reality itself changes when it happens because even pictures and stuff will be different oh and I might as well mention this I'm pretty sure there's a ghost watching me type this right now I still haven't figured out what it wants it just moves stuff around sometimes and I know I sound insane I hope you believe me but I really understand if you don't

[@TuriusRay]

There must be a hidden message somewhere that says "Buy the new phone" thats the only reason I can think for people moving to the next iPhone every year instead of being angry about a company laughing on them

[@themountaindude]

finally a wise person I found on the net! Good words btw

[@TuriusRay]

@@themountaindude Thanks dude

[@davidm1149]

The phone is a weapon. Technology is a dead end street. All technology comes from alien intelligence that I heard is actually quite "old". It's not sophisticated. There is far more sophisticated devices in the underground bases. All technology is a substitute for natural abilities that man has repressed. " It is a psychological trait that when our minds recognize a repressed force within ourselves, a corresponding expression manifests in our outer, physical world." - George Gurdjeff

[@bigduke2140]

@@davidm1149 What about fridges/freezers and washing machines are they alien tech to control us? Or are they responsible for safe food to eat and clean clothes to wear every day.

[@Luke.-cv9uv]

@@davidm1149 Nah, read a book. It's more they're using human-made tools, the ones we made for cattle and such, but against ourselves.

[@samhirst2830]

I loved this movie so much that I was going to buy a hoodie with the obey logo and an Alien face on the front of it. I then realised that I was going against the whole point of the movie about hyper consumerism and materialism and buying products that we don't need. It also opened my eyes to how pointless it is to buy designer clothing brands so I've switched to buying regular clothes that are comfortable and are much cheaper.

[@kokko9507]

You could make your own hoodie with the art? A fun project.

[@deenoberry3360]

I work in a hospital and wore my obey mask to work and basked in my true woke glory when not directly working with patients.😁

[@Silent_Shadow]

@@deenoberry3360 The irony of that brand, and then you wearing it on your mandatory mask brings it to a whole new level.

[@MrCageinblood]

I seen this movie when it first came out the fight scene was incredible

[@amorepsyche808]

It’s not consumerism the problem! And if u are poor it’s better u be rich but the problem are ALIENS controlling us! They are the ones becoming filthy rich to our detriment

[@winterrising8738]

To find out who controls you, simply ask who you are not allowed to criticise

[@MikeG82]

small hats

[@locbabyy619]

🙏

[@kennycube5126]

Israel!

[@BrinkOf50]

It's much deeper than that... The Earth is a prison planet where our souls were tricked to come here. Now we're trapped in a reincarnation loop where our emotions are used as food for the Archons. Our souls aren't originally from here. The people we can't talk about aka the Globalist scums somehow made deals with these Archons to make the plebs suffer. In return, they have the authority to control the plebs. They're like the prison guards but way worse...

[@CosmicGumbo555]

​@@MikeG825 months later, your dumb comment is still here. Guess you're allowed to be ignorant after all 🤷

[@robpaq4191]

Genius, way ahead of his time.

[@Ricklawrence]

rob paq a fucking moron what the fuck about hillary and all her lies.

[@jameslatimer1432]

A ball shit story your on their side no doubt

[@sergiosuarez760]

✌

[@thomasel9171]

@@Ricklawrence lol I get this comment was three years ago, but get over your fixation with Hillary, yeah she's a shite politician but ffs, wake up, you are a one sided sheep, exactly what carpenter talks about

[@ReadEphesians612]

🎯

[@BlaiseTighe]

"We are consumed by consumerism" beautiful quote from the social visionary, JOHN CARPENTER

[@yamatotakeru9078]

This films is more relevant than ever

[@sharonrichards1627]

@Blaise, We have Edward Bernays to thank for that.

[@walfganguk]

This film was a masterpiece

[@yamatotakeru9078]

TRUE

[@tuningclubdrive4763]

He said it was a documentary not a film

[@furryballsploppedmenacingl8534]

@@tuningclubdrive4763 documentaries are films, jackass.

[@goodwilj]

My #1 Favorite all time and I am 64 years old.

[@clovermark39]

Never heard of this film until today but it seems like the governments playbook now, this and 1984. Scary.

[@Billy420-69]

I saw THEY LIVE for the first time in 1989 when I was 8 years old and it had a real influence on my way of thinking.

[@RP752000]

You are lucky, I only saw it by accident when I was in my late 30's and it was like discovering plutonium !

[@vel2118]

I didn’t get it back then but now I’m blown away by it

[@isaiahvlogs696]

It was supposed to !! Keep learning and loving to have light heart.

[@tomhood7343]

I saw it back in 1988 when I was a kid and it went right over my head. Thought it was just a cool movie about aliens when I got older I figured out what it was really about

[@SaladinDavisdjakasal]

Lucky sonofagun

[@tanyaedwards4574]

Wow, and I've just watched the movie in 22, and it's even more relevant than what they thought it would be. Hold the line folks, stay strong!

[@abigailhe7729]

This film is so underrated.

[@themountaindude]

cause they don't like this movie and cause people are too blind to see beauty and wisdom and have no wish for it [those 2 things mostly plays along each other] + put some cool Truman Show quote here fr cauz I forgot sorry

[@clovermark39]

It’s getting truer and truer.

[@komamix]

No it isnt. Such a stupid statement.

[@wesnorthcutt639]

"The world will not be destroyed by the evil doers, rather those who sit back, watch them and do nothing" ~Albert Einstein~

[@pizza123425]

Wes N. Albert Einstein was a sellout

[@fastingislife3766]

Thousand Knives Einstein was another Amalek deceiver

[@jameslatimer1432]

Einstein was another puppet that's all you need to know BAM

[@RP752000]

I heard he was a member of the Illuminati !

[@RP752000]

@Phallusy are you saying that because Einstein was rumored to have been linked with the ILLUMINATI ?

[@Norcal1990]

they live, the matrix, fight club all wake up call movies

[@dirkgently120]

Indeed, those are the same 3 that I point people to as well!

[@ShawnJonesHellion]

.wake up lazy fat tv addcited morons? You fat people and your stupid fantasies of not being a lazy slob and all that nonsense. "muh tv made mes so smarts"

[@RP752000]

don't forget 80's TV series ....."V"

[@williamzhao2521]

those movies are just a bunch of hippies in their 50's rebelling against the very system designed to keep them occupied and docile.

[@Changeling9au]

@@dirkgently120 Actually, that documentary series on Netflix about your holistic detective agency provides many deep insights as to who is running the World! :)

[@criztu]

the "government" is to us, what the butler is to the slaves. there is a master that the slaves never meet, and do not know who is, as the master doesn't have time for such a trivial matter as a slave.

[@lefkytheshin]

That goes for ALL slavery, not just the transatlantic one.

[@speedracer1945]

Carpenter made a classic , but when it came out It was dissed . 30 years later its more relevant than it was then .

[@illdrumatik391]

Love his choice of books. Alot of stuff on UFOs, Cover up, Ghosts. Awesome director. The Thing and They Live one of my favorite films of all time.

[@maddesthatter8089]

The Purist wow, YOU are very observant.

[@ShannonL7]

Project blue book, Phenomenon...hints?

[@NewCreationInChrist896]

It’s demons not aliens, divided and conquer. 1 John 5:19😈 “We know that we are of God, and the whole world lies under the sway of the wicked one.” 2 Corinthians 4:3-4😎 “But even if our gospel is veiled, it is veiled to those who are perishing, whose minds the god of this age has blinded, who do not believe, lest the light of the gospel of the glory of Christ, who is the image of God, should shine on them.”

[@illdrumatik391]

@@NewCreationInChrist896 get outta here with that crap lmao christians

[@exiles_dot_tv]

"The strongest human emotion is fear. It's the essence of any good thriller that, for a little while, you believe in the boogeyman." - John Carpenter

[@mantovannni]

Some of the best movies of all time are by Mr. Carpenter.

[@blite13]

and 'they' feed off that fear......

[@jiggajigjones8210]

Trololo Inc ® Myers was based off of the dude from Westworld...the movie. Uri Geller I think?

[@JettBlast]

The Terminator was based off of the gun slinger that Yul Brynner played

[@richverreault]

Exiles Of The Underground love is the most powerful, fear is second and always will be.

[@lornajean7286]

They live.. meaning the nephilim still live among us he knows way more then wat we do.

[@intelligentgamer9091]

@fufv fufvv link?

[@jamthacreator]

@fufv fufvv thanks just watched. Madness. They got exposed in public

[@mamacat63]

@@jamthacreator where's the link?

[@mikebasil4832]

They Live is another great example on how sci-fi could address the most relevant issues of the times. Thank you, John.

[@williamchiafos3889]

25 yrs ago when I was attending college to write my own book, my teacher was the lead researcher on a book on his shelf, UFO Crash at Roswell. She explained to me that if you are actually going to write about something true as an expose it has to be classified as fiction. Several fictional books are actually non fiction.

[@mikebasil4832]

@@williamchiafos3889 Thank you very much for sharing that.

[@jiml]

RIp Roddy piper this film is a classic it still remains true to this day it also predicted drones and the police state which is what America has become the scariest image in this film by far is when the police destroy the shanty town and Roddy sees this kid he tries to lead him down the alleyway and the cops surround them with red tear gas that image alone to me is soo powerful because of what it represents the police servants of the rich enforce the status quo

[@semihmutlugemici9605]

Carpenters always warned us

[@Dana_inc]

I wish I had seen this long time ago!

[@mauricewilsondaddybob1307]

The world we live in today is as the same as it was in the days of Noah

[@themountaindude]

wow

[@mauricewilsondaddybob1307]

@@themountaindude I know right

[@charlesedwards4160]

Sing along with me "Who built the Ark? Noah Noah. Who built the Ark? Brother Noah built the Ark."

[@jerryterwase9027]

This is prophetic. I'm in 2021.

[@lefkytheshin]

More-so in 2024. Kamala and Walz are monsters.

[@Ebkluhkay888]

He was watching his words

[@davidbillyard6629]

Wise man.

[@v.h.sclique283]

Movies more relevant now then ever

[@Gantaipao]

Aged well after 30+ years.

[@Adamkww]

This was before David ickes time

[@nickfriend3629]

....I'm real happy John made this film, it has proven as he says, "Still with us" it tells us a lot of what was seen/predicted way back then. Glad this film got born back then.

[@reneacosta2939]

I was really young when I saw it but I was amazed on how deep the movie is

[@waltermartinez5890]

God Bless John Carpenter he is a genuis and a Legend

[@juiceman3668]

I’m surprised they allowed him to make this movie

[@winstonmarlowe5254]

Why wouldn't they? They made a killing off of all the merch from it.

[@juanitacrocker2474]

Today 7 years later this is more true than ever and I'm often reminded of this movie and the demonic influences in the world today...

[@humanmale4610]

the analogy is perfect

[@paulnixon4489]

Just randomly decided to watch the film yesterday with my 21y old son, it's still relevant and fascinating opened up some interesting dialogue we both agreed the film is great.

[@kereru7568]

A great movie. More relevant now than ever. The fight scene is one of the most brutal battles in film history.

[@jimk5447]

Most brutal fight scenes ever? I'm guessing you never seen David fincher fight club

[@mrbrian826]

Watched this film a few days ago for the first time. I liked how blatantly obvious the message and meaning of the film was so even a dope like me got it from the get go and could enjoy it more.

[@lisakossik7777]

He is my Director God! I loooove his work!

[@susanyoung6777]

and this is even more true here in 2020.

[@ToroidalVortexLove]

How did a movie as subversive as They Live even get made? Well done to the angels who got it past the Hollywood gatekeepers.

[@Rex-gu1bu]

Externalization of the hierarchy

[@Rex-gu1bu]

@RED PILL PORTAL He knows, he has to lie, he works in Hollywood and is one of them.

[@ish562]

@@Rex-gu1bu These ppl always get fooled by "controlled opposition".

[@ianmillerdevilsfan1223]

Because it was an independent movie, it wasn't a "Hollywood" movie

[@Rex-gu1bu]

@@ianmillerdevilsfan1223 It was a Hollywood movie, they all have to get played in theaters. And it was a metaphor that went over most peoples head. He knows about the agenda and 2025.

[@christianbolt5761]

They 80s were the best

[@Sickomindo]

Carpenter was ahead of his time. Now what do we do? Live out a real world Escape from LA?

[@think-islam-channel]

Islam is the antidote

[@Noorlatgamer]

I am a huge John Carpenter movie fan and since watching this I like him even more.

[@chatsworth777]

Carpenter advocates good government. Lord Acton said that "power corrupts."

[@andrewvincent7299]

Exactly. There really can't be a 'good' government because eventually they will be drunk with power. It is a fatal flaw in human nature.

[@tomhood7343]

Carpenter makes good movies then you hear him speak and you go wow he's not as smart as I thought...Good government? He's just as delusional as the characters in his movies

[@ljmblacklock]

For the love of money is a root of all kinds of evil. It is through this craving that some have wandered away from the faith and pierced themselves with many pangs. 1 Timothy 6:10

[@michaelmorrissey5631]

Uh huh... Tell that to the evangelicals who rule the Republican Party.

[@mamacat63]

@@michaelmorrissey5631 tell it to the liberal Catholics

[@TheJohn93226]

John Carpenter is completely right! Vote blue 2024! 💙💙💙💙💙

[@alamahony]

You vote blue and I'll cancel your vote with mine.

[@infowazz]

ok its time to watch all his movies now.

[@TheodoreAndor]

Yes Sir. Today I put the glasses on of Christ to see the Truth.

[@shariegrignon]

Yes!

[@snavs420]

John Carpenter is not only my favorite director, but my favorite PERSON ever.

[@Helvetorment]

Thanks for compiling them and sharing it with us! Didn't even need to put my glasses on ;)

[@exiles_dot_tv]

No problem, but you should always keep the glasses handy!

[@epic1761]

Thank you, obsessed with this movie

[@ssjtaco450]

didn't expect him to pull out and light a cigarette at the exact moment I just did. lol

[@kingdavid772]

Keep consuming the cigarettes its exactly what big pharma wants ;)

[@bigmac8299]

That was a nice ol joint lol

[@SGlitz]

"good Government" since when? Sorry, that's not possible.

[@omnivos]

Thanks so much John.. Love ya man..

[@richardconner5880]

I think Carpenter knows exactly how closely his film imitated Truth,but he didn't want to freak people out with his insights.

[@ROBERT-M2433]

I loved John carpenter movies . specifically his background music just loved it. What a genius

[@jackburton6330]

He made most of the beats and music himself. Straight up on a keyboard. Maybe like 1 guy helping him.

[@mrj2359]

I'm glad to know how he really feels about these issues. There are a few things I disagree with him about, but this movie is something that can be relatable on both political spectrums.

[@ca8550]

How do you disagreee with the man who made the film and speaks exactly how he feels just what he made it about . but you say you the movie but not the context he speaks of what the movie is about so its his feelings in the film

[@Ariel_emerald]

@@ca8550 he says he is a capitalist but he is allied with leftists in the desire to depict the terror of unrestrained capitalism

[@shenotski]

Also John Carpenter ‘then I hold out my hand and a check appears’

[@minutesagoedited9761]

It's not about right or left....It's about good and evil....Love and hate. Seek Jesus.

[@athena8729]

Gregory Meyer Amen... A year closer to the Rapture..

[@LlyodLlwelleyn]

Fuck off

[@harrysovereign9093]

Joshua Ben Joseph,?

[@Happyboymargarine]

Then you seek the right. We believe

[@sonofcrystalpepsi1426]

I hate to paraphrase, but they're right. "They Live isn't more relevant now than it's ever been. It's always been this relevant; shit had just been allowed to accumulate for so long that it's now no longer ignorable."

[@kaleidojess]

I just saw the movie today. I really like it. I want more of it tbh, it peeked my curiosity.

[@jonnycatland1987]

Turn on the TV, you'll get enough of it.

[@radiantjet418]

They Live is more relivent now than ever

[@ToroidalVortexLove]

"They live is a documentary." Fact.

[@mysterious144]

Drones, fake mainstream media manipulation, etc. yeah definitely a documentary!👍🏻😎

[@timcrompton3427]

The same is said of Idiocracy

[@winstonmarlowe5254]

@@mysterious144 Who has been forced to get vaccinated?

[@mysterious144]

@@winstonmarlowe5254 good point, not sure why I put that in there; maybe something to do with the “obey” subliminal message. Lol

[@ROWGAMEROOM]

​@winstonmarlowe5254 a lot of people lost their jobs because of that topic

[@RickyJr46]

*World Economic Forum*

[@wanderingwade8877]

Conservative vs. Liberal has been a controlled dialectic. It's all the swamp. They Live is a classic.

[@eambiecosmos1329]

Anybody, any demographic can be used. Yes, both left and right are controlled. we can see that now.

[@jpaschl]

John carpenter seems like a cool guy

[@jamesrobinson7548]

John carpenter should make a sequel, a lot of people still remember the first movie!😎

[@vargo0515]

BOTH sides of the POLITICAL system is really ONE , because no one on top is CONVICTED of ANYTHING!?????????????????????😕😠😡😟

[@professorx2607]

Thank you sir for making that movie I saw it in the early 1990s and something about it stayed with me just awsome!

[@ashwadhwani]

Thanks so much John, :.).... it's a real life changer, I regard it as a message from the divine.

[@Amazin11000]

Can you show me where a "good government" exists?

[@susangirardi3655]

Iceland, finland.

[@harveyplissken4604]

In a lot of ways, you can apply this to modern geek culture, as well. The blind consumerism and silencing any form of criticism remind me of They Live. Definitely ahead of its time and more relevant now than ever.

[@wm2990]

If you put on the They Live glasses while going to the movies today it would just be screens flashing DON’T ASK QUESTIONS. CONSUME PRODUCT. GET EXCITED FOR NEXT PRODUCT.

[@jasonvoorheescampblood]

WTF? Nothing wrong with geek culture. You guys just can't accept people prefering different than you. Has nothing to do with being blind or something like that

[@-Runo]

This man is a Legend!

[@betterscentral2294]

This dude is so awesome.

[@tesakun3133]

Wow they live is a documentary

[@terrygreene5942]

got my shades but won't needem watching this 😎

[@uriahheep2012]

Great library behind him from 1,42 min untill 3,47 min

[@bigtravis1968]

where does "good government" exist over the last 30-40 years

[@TheWayBDD]

Jerry Marzinsky watch him then you realise “They Live” is a documentary on another level.

[@leet7489]

Carpenter - this movie is about consumerism and capitalism. Everyone else - no its not youre wrong

[@drummerdan86]

Awesome movie, awesome channel. Am looking forward to watching your other videos =] Have a blessed day xx

[@jillianhorsley5985]

One movie that had incredible forsight.

[@Liberator130]

This is terrific. What date was this?

[@exiles_dot_tv]

The interviews span from the 1980s up to the 2000s.

[@mariamartinez86]

👏🙌👍 we’ll said, they should make more videos and movies about this, wake up people

[@Cinemaphile7783]

If you really liked this movie you should Google "Plato's Cave". The movie's fight scene will make even more sense.

[@chefbenardee1408]

Love this.... great channel and great video

[@patioco]

There’s no way someone could make a red pill movie like this and still fall for the Democrat/ republican trap. Not sure what team this guys on but I think it’s the good one and he just had to lie in these interviews for his own safety

[@Cinemaphile7783]

Carpenter is just an old hippy just like Romero.

[@tomhood7343]

Yeah exactly Roddy Piper has a totally different take on They Live

[@TheElChayanne]

Great comment and I totally agree but with all that being said this global elite 2 tier totalitarian society they are bringing in under the cover of covid-19 is being brought in using the "woke" extreme far left....it's the only way it's even possible.

[@zSenzy]

Henry ford wrote a book since 1920s called "The International Jew" he tried to warn us but no one listen

[@huejazz6939]

One of my favourite director, writer, Composer

[@robstrickenfeary]

And here we are 😂 ...thinking it can't get worse. It can, and it will, until we ALL put on the damn glasses.

[@CaptainKarma8]

My favourite director simply due to the message of “they live”

[@mattrickswayze2917]

They Live should be made into a video game.

[@optimusN64]

And the main theme song should be life styles of the rich and the famous by good charlotte. Imagine four people walking down the streets wearing the glasses, shooting up every alien they see and that song plays over.

[@PHILPOP2]

You are Legend for making they Live

[@ravindersingh-uu9tz]

They live is a documentary

[@sickvic13]

In the movie they predicted that 2025 would be the year they officially took over not just the aliens but also the human power elite.

[@mickysanchez5511]

they live the best movie ever! lol

[@RP752000]

it is the most education films ever !

[@nastylittlecritter]

What a genius man I wish he would still make films

[@donald347]

Brilliant film maker. Doesn't know shit about economics though.

[@andrewosborne7544]

Right, I like how he said that Reganomics are bad and then turns around and says he loves Capitalism, sorry you can't have it both ways Mr. Carpenter

[@Scyllax]

Donald You think he's wrong about the rich bastards who program you through the conservative corporate media that went crazy at the time Carpenter was making this film because Reagan deregulated the communications industry.

[@Scyllax]

Andrew Osborne Yes, you can, Dipshit. You are showing the triumph of the extraterrestrials.

[@gorelover6921]

@@andrewosborne7544 wait when did he say he loves capitalism

[@RCROX]

Theres a lot more to this movie than meets the eye

[@judgerivers7631]

Everybody needs to chill out.. smoke a bowl... and get stoned..✌🏼😎

[@Saint3188]

I never agreed with John Carpenter politically but he's on point here on so many issues especially with elitistism and this film has aged considerably well and it's on point with what's going on today