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Are movies better now?

Discussion in 'Anything goes' started by Dick Whitman, Sep 1, 2011.

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  1. Azrael

    Azrael Well-Known Member

    The 'anti-hero' has been around an awfully long time, DW, in movies and lit and television.
     
    Azrael, Sep 6, 2011
    #145
  2. Dick Whitman

    Dick Whitman Well-Known Member

    Certainly. But in the villain role? We've had flawed protagonists well before "The Sopranos" or "Mad Men" or "Breaking Bad." Think: Michael Corleone. But I think antagonists are much more fully realized today.
     
    Dick Whitman, Sep 6, 2011
    #146
  3. Azrael

    Azrael Well-Known Member

    I think you're drawing water for your arguments from a very, very, very small pool if you're only going back to 1970.

    You want a morally complex movie with a morally compromised protagonist/antagonist? Try "Greed," 1924. Or "The Third Man," 1949. Or "La Dolce Vita," 1960.
     
    Azrael, Sep 6, 2011
    #147
  4. Dick Whitman

    Dick Whitman Well-Known Member

    I haven't seen any of those. I will, though, as I'm trying to expand my cinematic knowledge.
     
    Dick Whitman, Sep 6, 2011
    #148
  5. Ace

    Ace Well-Known Member

    You should see The Third Man as soon as possible then.
     
    Ace, Sep 6, 2011
    #149
  6. Dick Whitman

    Dick Whitman Well-Known Member

    It streams on Netflix, I see. I will watch it in the next day or two and let you guys know what I think. Looking forward to it.
     
    Dick Whitman, Sep 6, 2011
    #150
  7. jr/shotglass

    jr/shotglass Well-Known Member

    Also, if you don't mind watching online ...

    http://www.liketelevision.com/liketelevision/tuner.php?channel=853&format=movie&theme=guide
     
    jr/shotglass, Sep 6, 2011
    #151
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