The curious nihilism of “Civil War”: In an election year with stakes rising and speculation about whether real conflict will break out, the anticipated new movie is a visceral excavation of America’s darkest impulses. Dorothy Woodend, our culture editor, writes. Published April 9, 2024. https://thetyee.ca/Culture/2024/04/09/Curious-Nihilism-Civil-War/

The Curious Nihilism of ‘Civil War’

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