Path: ...!weretis.net!feeder9.news.weretis.net!i2pn.org!i2pn2.org!.POSTED!not-for-mail From: HenHanna Newsgroups: rocksolid.social,rec.arts.movies.anime,sci.lang Subject: Re: Violence in movies (pic unrelated) Date: Wed, 25 Sep 2024 19:42:46 +0000 Organization: novaBBS Message-ID: References: <0e08be604ce51d93d620c180a88b36e5@www.novabbs.com> MIME-Version: 1.0 Content-Type: text/plain; charset=utf-8; format=flowed Content-Transfer-Encoding: 8bit Injection-Info: i2pn2.org; logging-data="3473811"; mail-complaints-to="usenet@i2pn2.org"; posting-account="25PjXUQKTQXKZnoxTqVufZcfCkmLjnu8AjjfHtuMysE"; User-Agent: Rocksolid Light X-Face: P#KeQ)CUdd!==@fw~Ms1=,Hb`IWtb6:Mw)x3B=H1BfNC\lz?Nb&)M9}$>?'X7l;CuB}utlJ=PHsRBSG6X>dYZ$[>P]$~+`>@V6$t}hTLoQ7XC~W\>:`B3ALU]SH;d(\MEc}znW8m}-ma&yPFkJ2@KSQrz=!Y;><;6a>z6N+mt`ClCt.PAE ____________ > > > (re: violence in movies) -- Was [Straw Dogs] ground-breaking? other > notables? > > ________________ > > > Straw Dogs: A Groundbreaking Exploration of Violence and Masculinity > Straw Dogs (1971), directed by Sam Peckinpah, is indeed considered a > groundbreaking film in terms of its depiction of violence and its > exploration of masculinity. ........... > ____________ > > Other Notable Films with Groundbreaking Depictions of Violence: > > A Clockwork Orange (1971): Stanley Kubrick's dystopian film explores > themes of violence, free will, and societal control through its shocking > and visually striking imagery.   > > Taxi Driver (1976): Martin Scorsese's gritty drama offers a disturbing > portrait of a mentally unstable Vietnam veteran who descends into > violence.   > > I Spit on Your Grave (1978): This controversial film is known for its > extreme and graphic depictions of rape and revenge, making it a landmark > in exploitation cinema.   > > > Natural Born Killers (1994): Oliver Stone's film explores themes of > media violence and the glorification of killers through its stylized and > hyper-violent aesthetic.   > > > > These films, along with Straw Dogs, have had a significant impact on the > cinematic landscape and continue to provoke debate and discussion. [Pulp Fiction] and [True Romance] were also considered ground-breaking? other notables? Pulp Fiction (1994) and True Romance (1993) are both considered groundbreaking films for their unique storytelling styles, unconventional narratives, and memorable characters. Pulp Fiction: Nonlinear Narrative: Quentin Tarantino's signature nonlinear storytelling style, with multiple plotlines converging and intersecting, was a fresh approach to filmmaking at the time. Genre-Bending: The film blends elements of crime, comedy, and drama, defying traditional genre conventions. Memorable Characters: The film introduced iconic characters like Jules Winnfield, Vincent Vega, and Mia Wallace, who have become pop culture references. True Romance: Dark Comedy: The film combines elements of romance, crime, and dark comedy, creating a unique and often shocking tone. Unconventional Love Story: The central love story between Clarence and Alabama is unconventional and unconventional, defying traditional Hollywood romantic tropes. Iconic Dialogue: The film is filled with memorable lines and witty dialogue, often delivered with Tarantino's trademark style. Other Notable Groundbreaking Films: The Godfather (1972): Francis Ford Coppola's epic crime drama redefined the gangster film genre and introduced iconic characters like Vito Corleone and Michael Corleone. The Matrix (1999): The Wachowskis' sci-fi action film revolutionized visual effects and introduced groundbreaking concepts like virtual reality and the nature of reality itself. Schindler's List (1993): Steven Spielberg's historical drama was a powerful and moving portrayal of the Holocaust, earning critical acclaim and numerous awards. Trainspotting (1996): Danny Boyle's gritty British drama explored themes of drug addiction, youth culture, and societal alienation in a visually striking and uncompromising manner.