Dashiell Hammett explores the concept of community in his novel, Red Harvest. In this aptly cynical description of Poisonville, Hammett uses easy language and hyperbole to demonstrate the prevailing state of affairs in America at the time. At this time crime runs high, big business is dominated by political and schismatic power. and the citizens […]
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Hollywood. 1947. A committee called the House of Un-American Activities Committee (HUAC) was formed to investigate the lives of those involved in the Motion Picture Industry. Actors, writers, producers, directors and crewman were called in to discuss their personal political associations. The fear of Communism invading our country through films delivering messages of propaganda both […]
The Maltese Falcon by Dashiell Hammett is a thrilling movie full of twists and turns and deceits. Each character wants the Maltese falcon for the rewards it will bring. Almost everyone is a villain in some way or another. I will start with Sam Spade. He is the hero of the story, but I would […]