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Second Take: Modern films use social commentary to deliver justified, not senseless, violence - Daily Bruin

Second Take: Modern films use social commentary to deliver justified, not senseless, violence

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These days, murder is a dish best served cold – with a side of social commentary. If you go to theaters now, you will see this thought process in two movies.

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Second Take: Modern films use social commentary to deliver justified, not senseless, violence

By Cameron Vernali

Aug. 4, 2019 11:13 p.m.