Gunman as Hero, Children as Targets, Iraq as Backdrop
American Sniper, the latest blockbuster by director Clinton Eastwood about Navy SEAL sniper Chris Kyle, is having a major moment. Articles about the film’s big opening weekend, its star and co-producer Bradley Cooper, and its six Academy Award nominations fill mainstream, alternative, and social media alike. Controversies involving Michael Moore’s and Seth Rogen’s critical comments, … Continue reading “Gunman as Hero, Children as Targets, Iraq as Backdrop”