Philosophy of Watching Movies
I’ve mentioned before that the spirit of truth speaks to humanity through stories and especially movies. Watching
“There is something else which has the power to awaken us to the truth. It is the works of writers of genius. They give us, in the guise of fiction, something equivalent to the actual density of the real, that density which life offers us every day but which we are unable to grasp because we are amusing ourselves with lies.” ― Simone Weil
The film industry, like music and show-business in general, is designed as much to debase as to uplift the condition of (western) man, probably more so to debase when you consider the complete dross that is 97%+ of output. It is contradictory of course. Most of your recommendations are based on far superior books, with notable exceptions being the Nolan bros (not based on books
We're in the age of dystopian films that instill a sense of hopelessness. Squid Game, Black Mirror, Ex Machina, Leave the World Behind, Get Out, Joker, etc. It's depressing, to say the least.
I have a good one from Magnolia. I'll give some context.Donnie (William H. Macy) is a sap. He was a small-time celebrity as a kid; the champion on a trivia gameshow. Now he's an adult, and his fifteen minutes of fame are over. He never really grew up. He just got fired from his sales job and is infatuated with the bartender in this scene. So much so that that he decided to get
Kind of like this.
Growing up watching movies which depicted the hero’s journey, these movies stayed with me. I gradually began to identify with the hero more and more.
I lacked the language and self awareness, but at the edge of my awareness, I could sense discomfort, unease, and anxiety. I didn’t feel good most of the time.
Identifying with the hero made me feel better and gave me hope. It was as simple as that for me.
^ These are the kind of movies when they are done you walk out of the theater feeling 10 feet tall. I've never felt that watching a movie at home.
however, there is no hope... you're on a one way unavoidable trip to oblivion.
the only question being, when... and in that way, you should feel comfort in it not happening in your very short lifetime.
there is no one coming for you... there is no one that is going to save you... there is no salvation for anyone or thing in this garden of Eden that we have accidentally inherited for the next few millennia.
be happy, and enjoy the ride in the first class suite while you're on board because at some point, this train will stop.
however, there is no hope... you're on a one way unavoidable trip to oblivion. the only question being, when... and in that way, you should feel comfort in it not happening in your very short lifetime.there is no one coming for you... there is no one that is going to save you... there is no salvation for anyone or thing in this garden of Eden that we have accidentally inherited
Which is more real - life or death?
Don’t answer this question based on what you think or believe in your head. Feel around at the deepest level of your being until you can find the answer.
For Once in My Life (Movie Version) - Joker: Folie à Deux
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Triumph of the Will...
it didn't age well
That's why some stories have a wide appeal throughout many generations, they speak to something in us, something great or better, and these stories inspire us to achieve it
