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John Capo

John Capo is a writer and director from New York. He has written a feature film, a two-hour television pilot and several short films. He is also a graduate of the Theater Arts and Film program at SUNY Purchase.
Shelley Duvall (left), Danny Lloyd and Jack Nicholson head to the Overlook Hotel in 'The Shining'

Overlooking the Self: ‘The Shining’ as an allegory of American Imperialism

by John Capo

The underlying message of Stanley Kubricks classic The Shining is explored by connecting the dots between the film and its message about the United States bloody past with American Indians.

Woody Harrelson and Juliette Lewis are Mickie and Mallory, respectively, in 'Natural Born Killers'

Murder Me Mallory: ‘Natural Born Killers’ and the Media

by John Capo

A look at the controversial Oliver Stone film Natural Born Killers and how it served as a commentary on media and its affect on American culture.

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