May 20, 2021
5 min read
They Live: Disillusionment is Painful
Forsaking a deep-rooted worldview can be excruciating, but it’s worth it.
On the surface, John Carpenter’s 1988 cult classic They Live may appear to be a forgettable sci-fi film that’s all shock value and no substance, but in truth it’s a philosophically rich gem that’s perpetually relevant. Beneath the veneer of the typical over-the-top Hollywood B-movie lie ideas that were subversive for their…
