Cinephile No. 512 “Dope”

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Written By Nathan Box

A movie like “Dope” isn’t a film I usually see, but it may be the sleeper hit of the summer. Full of modern day themes like feeling out of place, “blackness,” single parents, college, an appreciation for the past and much more, this film often punches above its weight limit. Amazingly so, those punches land in both hysterical and heartwarming fashion. Our heroes keep us guessing at every turn as they escape corners and odds that are never in their favor. As they do, we get a glimpse at the high school versions of ourselves. As we stare through the looking glass, we get a sense of the odds we overcame to get where we are today. This movie was a perfect reflection. While not my story, I am glad I tried something different for a Sunday movie.


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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