American Institute for Economic Research, July 24, 2024
When I first saw the film Brazil (1985) a decade after its release, I was decidedly underwhelmed. The pacing was slow, the symbolism convoluted, and the humor too British for my twenty-eight-year-old American tastes. But after a recent viewing, this movie that routinely appears on ‘best British film’ lists impressed me with its entertainment value, but even more with how relevant its message has become…