Cinephile No. 464 "Nightcrawler"

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Written By Nathan Box

If we can admit broadcast journalism is part voyeurism, then we can begin to understand "Nightcrawler." This movie is Jake Gyllenhaal at his best playing a role deserving of an Oscar nomination. He brilliantly portrays a character down and out on his luck who decides to make a dramatic career shift into the world of over night news. As he does, he lifts the curtain and we are allowed to see the violation that must occur in order for the story to make it to air. As he gains popularity, the lengths he will go to get a story become more drastic. This movie will leave you in a sense of shock and disbelief as the final moments play out. Voyeur is the disgusting feeling you will be left with as you exit the theatre and ride home to watch the nightly news. 

 

Thanks for entering my world, 

-Nathan 

Nathan Box
Hello! My name is Nathan. I've always believed I would meet that special someone in one of two places; either a record store or a book store. Maybe I need to amend? I moved to Seattle in February of 2011 from Oklahoma City (Try and not hold the Sonics/Thunder thing against me). I knew I wanted to work for a nonprofit and go to grad school. Within a couple of months, I was doing both. During the day, I work as a Fund Developer and Community Relations Manager for a nonprofit in Kent and at night I try to stay as busy as possible volunteering, trying new restaurants, finding hidden bars and exploring Seattle. The past few years has been both terrifying and exhilarating. I have done things on my own I didn’t think were within my capability. I love being outdoors. On any given weekend, I can be found hiking, on a road trip, volunteering, at a museum, seeing a movie (I see a lot of them). I am passionate about nonprofit work. I feel called to leave a mark on this world. Nothing against those who enjoy making tons of money, I just need to know I am making a difference.
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