Category Archives: The Big Short

The Post: Nixon-Trump, Bullshit, and the Forgotten Woman

Posted on 19/02/2019 by fesmontemaggi

The flawed comparison of Nixon with Trump is pursued through a trite investigative structure, which leaves a much more interesting story unexplored: the story of a woman who takes ownership of her own self. There are times when the story-teller … Continue reading →

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The Big Short – Faith in the Free Market

Posted on 22/01/2016 by fesmontemaggi

The 2008 financial crisis was the result of recklessness, dodgy dealings, and hubris. Like drug addicts, people bought mortgages they would have never been able to pay. Like drug pushers, mortgage brokers fed the beast until it all went belly … Continue reading →

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