Birth of a Nation

One of the most important and infamous movies in American history. It's infamy comes from the fact that it is THE most racist movie ever. It's all about how good the Klan is. The only reason it's important is that is one of the very first motion pictures ever.
That "Birth of a Nation" movie scares me.
by Ron_Thornbrash May 23, 2005
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Jacksonian

The political philosphy of President Andrew Jackson and his followers. The philosphy holds to strong presidental power, right to veto and anti-National Bank. The philosphy held well after his presidency into others and kick started Manifest Destiny.
James K. Polk was a Jacksonian to the bone.
by Ron_Thornbrash May 14, 2005
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absurdist

An adjective describing a form of theatre that makes absolutely no sense what so ever. It involves plays with near impossible scenerios, characters and bizarre dialogue that is meant to make the audience ask, "What the hell?" Absurdist plays usually have anti-climactic endings and underlying, symbolic meanings that no one gets except the author.
"Waiting for Godo" is the most famous absurdist play ever.
by Ron_Thornbrash May 22, 2005
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Gonzo Journalism

A form of journalism invented by Hunter S. Thompson. It involves the reporter reporting the action as he/she is in it. Elements are part experience and part fiction. The best example of Gonzo journalism is Fear and Loathing in Las Vegas. It was a book from 1971 made into a Johnny Depp movie in 1998.
From fisrt glance, I knew immedialtely that this God-forshaken rest stop was no place for a Gonzo journalist.
by Ron_Thornbrash June 08, 2005
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