Chen G. 3,894 Posted May 31, 2019 Share Posted May 31, 2019 Yeah, but you need to delve into that “overwhelming odds” bit for the triumph to really shine. Hence suffering, tragedy, pain and dread in films. Pieter Boelen and Not Mr. Big 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Unlucky Bastard 7,782 Posted May 31, 2019 Share Posted May 31, 2019 Depressing films with no hope whatsoever give me a sadistic catharsis. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
A24 4,306 Posted May 31, 2019 Share Posted May 31, 2019 1 hour ago, The Original said: Depressing films with no hope whatsoever give me a sadistic catharsis. I don't think there are many of those around. Even THX-1138, which is as depressive as they come, ends with freedom and the glory of the sun. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mstrox 6,612 Posted May 31, 2019 Share Posted May 31, 2019 I consume media to be submerged Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Unlucky Bastard 7,782 Posted May 31, 2019 Share Posted May 31, 2019 23 minutes ago, Alexcremers said: I don't think there are many of those around. Even THX-1138, which is as depressive as they come, ends with freedom and the glory of the sun. I like to see characters tortured in horrific ways in films. Saló is my favourite film. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mstrox 6,612 Posted May 31, 2019 Share Posted May 31, 2019 Saló: A Star Wars Stóry Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Pieter Boelen 740 Posted May 31, 2019 Share Posted May 31, 2019 3 hours ago, Chen G. said: Yeah, but you need to delve into that “overwhelming odds” bit for the triumph to really shine. Hence suffering, tragedy, pain and dread in films. And that's the truth right there! (Or at least... part of it. ) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Loert 2,494 Posted May 31, 2019 Share Posted May 31, 2019 Yes. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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