The good: the art The bad: the message The are you serious? The gendered and racist depiction of natives vs. colonizers Avatar is a beautiful work of art in which unique creatures are brought to life in a natural world where everything is, generally, living in harmony. Everything about Pandora was absolutely spectacular, and the special effects made the piece that much more captivating. But while I try to praise the skill and effort put into making the movie, I am unable to separate cinematographic wonder from the actual story and the messages. It is difficult to avoid associating the... (continue reading)