Martin Scorsese's "Killers of the Flower Moon" lays bare our shared consciousness - and the role of mass media within it. The three-hour adaptation of David Grann’s journalistic odyssey into the Reign of Terror demonstrates how the biopic and historical genres can heal old wounds while opening new ones.

However, it’s the epilogue, transporting us from 1920s Oklahoma to a live radio performance in the 1930s, that elevates the film from true crime reenactment to cultural reckoning. A line of just seven words underscores the profound and potent combination of memory and media. It’s also a call to action for integrity and literacy in a media-driven age.

Amidst the riveting and high-stakes world of professional wrestling, The Iron Claw (2023) captures the unmatched resilience and haunting legacy of the Von Erich brothers. Told through the lens of the eldest and last surviving brother, Kevin, the quest for title glory driven by their domineering father is met with personal turmoil and a series of devastating losses.