Posted by
Richard Harland Smith on April 2, 2010
Frame grab (aka “screencap,” for screen capture) technology is a real boon for those who want to write about film and show as much as they say. I’ve had the capability now for several years and it’s changed the way I look at movies… or perhaps just brought my point of view back to the way it used to be. READ MORE
I love a good revenge film. I’m a firm believer in turning the other cheek and experience has taught me that it’s better to walk away from a fight than take part in one but I don’t often go to the movies for a dose of reality. Most of us know someone who we’d like to get even with for some past deed. Movies offer viewers the opportunity for catharsis and a good revenge film will allow its audience to be immersed in the heroes plight, take part in their journey and right an assumed wrong. But when all is said and done, no one should be left unscarred by the experience. Revenge is never easy or pretty and my favorite revenge films usually end in an empty victory for the hero. The winner might take all but often gains nothing.
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