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The two offbeat but engaging films Valkyrie (Tom Cruise) and Darkman (Liam Neeson) are very different conceptually but share some odd qualities:
1. they're both about crusades
2. they're both about socially or psychologically symbolic 'catch-phrases'
'Valkyrie' refers to Operation Valkyrie which was an anti-Hitler conspiracy within the Third Reich during WWII.
'Darkman' refers to the fictional titular crusading vigilante whose avenger-status renders him angelic.
The fact that many modern film-makers opt to make films with catchy titles and catch-phrases suggests that new age movies reflect a modern interest in 'communication jargon.' It's easier to market ideas quickly when it's presented with 'easy-to-follow' language.
This partially explains the social appeal of 'communications-edification' films such as Johnny Mnemonic and LOL.
Does anyone else feel the eerie wind of Orwellian prophecy?
1. they're both about crusades
2. they're both about socially or psychologically symbolic 'catch-phrases'
'Valkyrie' refers to Operation Valkyrie which was an anti-Hitler conspiracy within the Third Reich during WWII.
'Darkman' refers to the fictional titular crusading vigilante whose avenger-status renders him angelic.
The fact that many modern film-makers opt to make films with catchy titles and catch-phrases suggests that new age movies reflect a modern interest in 'communication jargon.' It's easier to market ideas quickly when it's presented with 'easy-to-follow' language.
This partially explains the social appeal of 'communications-edification' films such as Johnny Mnemonic and LOL.
Does anyone else feel the eerie wind of Orwellian prophecy?
