What's The Latest Film You Have Seen?

**Frownland** · 06-29-2018, 08:11 PM

I didn't see it, I just automatically assume that every war film is propaganda.

The Batlord · 06-29-2018, 08:14 PM

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Originally Posted by YorkeDaddy

Dunkirk a propaganda film? Because it’s about World War II? I dont get it

War movies generally glorify soldiers, intentionally or otherwise. The gist is often that veterans went through crazy **** and we should respect them which by extension leads to support for the military and war even if the public aren't aware of it. I'd say that it's entirely possible that Saving Private Ryan is responsible for countless deaths by glorifying WW2 veterans and being probably the biggest war movie of all time. How many people were influenced to join the military and suck soldier cock because of that movie? Dunkirk's better about that than most movies since it doesn't glorify the soldiers themselves for the most part, but it does glorify the "miracle" which serves much the same purpose.

**Frownland** · 06-29-2018, 08:15 PM

Thanks, Doug.

Key · 06-29-2018, 08:18 PM

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Originally Posted by Frownland

I didn't see it, I just automatically assume that every war film is propaganda.

I mean...aren't they? I agree with you.

YorkeDaddy · 06-29-2018, 08:24 PM

So should war movies not exist? I think it’s important to convey history through other mediums than just reading. A textbook about war will never be able to convey the horrors of it as well as a good, historically accurate film can

Key · 06-29-2018, 08:26 PM

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Originally Posted by YorkeDaddy

So should war movies not exist? I think it’s important to convey history through other mediums than just reading. A textbook about war will never be able to convey the horrors of it as well as a good, historically accurate film can

I don't like war movies so I'm probably biased. I've never really watched a war film and was like "man, that was great"

YorkeDaddy · 06-29-2018, 08:29 PM

I’m not a fan of war movies either but I think they have a good reason to exist and the propaganda aspect is an unfortunate side effect that I don’t think can be fixed

**Frownland** · 06-29-2018, 08:30 PM

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Originally Posted by YorkeDaddy

So should war movies not exist? I think it’s important to convey history through other mediums than just reading. A textbook about war will never be able to convey the horrors of it as well as a good, historically accurate film can

Make a documentary and use real footage of war crimes.

YorkeDaddy · 06-29-2018, 08:33 PM

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Make a documentary and use real footage of war crimes.

The masses would never watch that

...Though that very sentiment is why these films can often feel like propaganda, so yeah I’m seeing where you’re coming from

Key · 06-29-2018, 08:35 PM

Oh I think they should definitely exist but I've never watched one and thought "yeah, I believe that happened." Unfortunate side effect I suppose.

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Frownland SOPHIE FOREVER Join Date: Aug 2011 Location: East of the Southern North American West Posts: 35,548	I didn't see it, I just automatically assume that every war film is propaganda. __________________ Studies show that when a given norm is changed in the face of the unchanging, the remaining contradictions will parallel the truth. d e a f b o x

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Frownland SOPHIE FOREVER Join Date: Aug 2011 Location: East of the Southern North American West Posts: 35,548	Thanks, Doug. __________________ Studies show that when a given norm is changed in the face of the unchanging, the remaining contradictions will parallel the truth. d e a f b o x

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Key . Join Date: Dec 2010 Posts: 13,153	Oh I think they should definitely exist but I've never watched one and thought "yeah, I believe that happened." Unfortunate side effect I suppose.