I loved this post! I forgot what a great film Chinatown is. You've motivated me to watch it again. As for the theme of corruption, it's a sad commentary on the human condition that corruption seems unavoidable in human dealings with one another.
- was an interesting read indeed. During my college years in Dramaturgy at Istanbul University, we critically analyzed this film, deconstructing the scenario, acting, and the scenes. I never imagined then I would connect it to these days' context, but the entire class was in an awe with the readings. Critically, it was brutally true nonetheless normal, as we had become so accustomed to corruption. We were eager to deconstruct and not to rush into seemingly fitting solutions. I took a moment to pause and reread the post nostalgically. It is Chinatown. Thanks.
P.S. Of course, Oedipus was our holy bible back then and it still is.
I loved this post! I forgot what a great film Chinatown is. You've motivated me to watch it again. As for the theme of corruption, it's a sad commentary on the human condition that corruption seems unavoidable in human dealings with one another.
- was an interesting read indeed. During my college years in Dramaturgy at Istanbul University, we critically analyzed this film, deconstructing the scenario, acting, and the scenes. I never imagined then I would connect it to these days' context, but the entire class was in an awe with the readings. Critically, it was brutally true nonetheless normal, as we had become so accustomed to corruption. We were eager to deconstruct and not to rush into seemingly fitting solutions. I took a moment to pause and reread the post nostalgically. It is Chinatown. Thanks.
P.S. Of course, Oedipus was our holy bible back then and it still is.