Big Brother is Watching You

This masterly adaptation of George Orwell’s chilling parable about totalitarian oppression gives harrowing cinematic expression to the book’s prophetic dystopia. In a rubble-strewn surveillance state where an endless overseas war props up the repressive regime of the all-seeing Big Brother, and all dissent is promptly squashed, a profoundly alienated citizen, Winston Smith (thrillingly played by John Hurt), risks everything for an illicit affair with the rebellious Julia (Suzanna Hamilton)…

Increasing tensions between the current U.S. President’s administration and major news sources have jettisoned sales of George Orwell’s dystopian classic 1984 through the roof. Whether you’re an Orwell fan or not, the novel is certainly relevant in the era of “alternative facts” and “fake news.” In light of its recent popularity, I was inspired to delve into the iconic book covers that have come to represent 1984. As you’ll see, many of the covers feature the famous “eye” of

Paris, France Temporary mural installation by JR Artist, in the Paris subway

Movie Synopsis: “In a totalitarian future society, a man whose daily work is rewriting history tries to rebel by falling in love.” More Guillaume Morellec AMPs: Guillaume Morellec Artists Website: https://www.behance.net/GuillaumeMorellec

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Han Zhang writes on the #MeToo movement in China, government surveillance, and the self-organized grassroots networks that have sprouted up to provide resources and rapport for women through social media and chat groups.