Deadman Wonderland begins with a semi-intriguing premise. Clearly there is some sort of conspiracy going on in the background considering how quickly Ganta is swept through the justice system and all but declared guilty by media coverage of his trial. By the time Ganta gets to the titular prison, there is a solid base for a decent mystery and some good, old fashioned revenge against those who wronged him; however, any intrigue established by the opener is quickly swept away by idiotic plotting, generic characters and inconsistent action.
But before that, there is a problem that is unfortunately out of the show’s hands: The censorship. It’s a tenuous climate for violent anime right now, and many of Deadman Wonderland’s most intense moments are made laughable because 90 percent of the screen is covered in black blobs. The funniest instance of censorship is in the finale when a character shoots several people with a massive gun, but instead of blood and guts flying everywhere, it’s mostly black blobs clinging to the wounded. Any level of seriousness that could be gleaned from the action is wiped away in an instant.
The series should not be given a pass based on that, however. In fact, it might be more fortunate for Deadman Wonderland that the audience often cannot view the violence. The action
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Sadly, it’s all smoke and mirrors. Everything built this season amounts to a whole lot of nothing save for some small plot points that essentially scream, “Man, I really hope that we get a second season so that we can actually do stuff with all this!” The biggest problem is that audience basically sees all the cards (or at least the cards that matter in the context of this season) by the halfway point, and knows more about what is going on than the characters. That level of dramatic irony can be interesting if written well enough; alas, the vast writing power in this anime went toward thinking up ways for the glasses girl assistant to hit on
Fahrenheit 451 Ray Bradbury One of the main themes of the novel Fahrenheit 451 is censorship. Censorship is the action of a censor, esp. in stopping the transmission or publication of a matter considered objectionable. That is, of course, according to the guys over at Merriam-Webster. The theme of Ray Bradbury's Fahrenheit 451 can be seen from several different viewpoints.
the film shows. The critics said that too much blood and fights would incite a
United States Justice, Potter Stewart once said “Censorship reflects on a society’s confidence in itself” Ray Bradbury used this concept when building the story Fahrenheit 451. In Fahrenheit 451, Ray Bradbury addresses the subject of censorship, suggesting that the major problem in society is self censorship. Ray Bradbury brings us one specific type of censorship, rather than censorship from ruling authority, he uses self censorship. This censorship is the cause of the many smaller problems in this society. In Fahrenheit 451 the citizens are censored from many things.
All in all, Dead Man Walking was a phenomenal film about the final days of a death row inmate. It allowed you to form opinions while also showing you various sides of the same situations. Dead Man Walking was an emotional striking movie that brought new insights to the highly controversial death
...sening up in this country, although not quite to the extreme as in Natural Born Killers. Despite the controversy caused by the assumed message that "killing is cool," there is important ideology embedded within the film. There is sanity within the insane. The film, in a sense, displays the consequences caused by the suppression of the inner, free soul. We've all seen instances of people "cracking" under the pressures of modern society. I'm not suggesting that we live like wild animals, but I do think that Natural Born Killers is an excellent movie which made a natural attempt to kill standard ideology.
Censorship is a great temptation, particularly when we see something that offends or frightens us. At such times, our best defense is to remember what J. M. Coetzee writes in Giving Offense: Essays on Censorship. "By their very nature, censors wound their own vision when they restrict what others can see. The one who pronounces the ban ... becomes, in effect, the blind one, the one at the center of the ring in the game of blind man's bluff."
I am satisfied with certain parts of the book being removed from the movie because I don’t believe that making it overly violent outside the fight clubs themselves would be too productive. Violent acts like the broken perfume bottles causing blood to drizzle down a woman’s arms would add no positivity to the film. Also, if Marla actually finding a lump in her breast changes the dynamic of the relationship between her and the narrator.
...e his ideas a fresh breathe of air, but they have a deeper meaning and are a breeding ground for thought and consideration. His reoccurring theme of individuality, which is supported by symbolism in his works, makes for relatable characters and situations. The ability to make a man with scissors for hands or a skeleton into a character that is relevant to one’s current life is special; not many people could pull it off. Burton gracefully blended his influences of Edgar Allan Poe-like characters and Dr. Seuss inspired scenery to create cinematic works that affected people of all ages. He may have been an outcast as a child, but what once was a flaw now makes him stand out from other directors. Edward Scissorhands and The Nightmare before Christmas are only a portion of the films in which he wove a deep threaded theme promoting individuality and being true to oneself.
Since this country was founded, we have had a set of unalienable rights that our constitution guarantees us to as Americans. One of the most important rights that is mentioned in our constitution is the right to free speech. “Congress shall make no law respecting an establishment of religion, or prohibiting the free exercise thereof; or abridging the
...ay, Shakespeare might have used violence for entertainment purposes especially to those people who enjoy horror movies. But he still wanted to create logic in the play.
...cerns regarding violent themes in their games, Rockstar has made attempts to have the game more resemble a film structure. The makers have clearly given the game a plot and narrative structure. They have also hired script writers and voice actors. Rockstar have included pre-rendered cut-scenes to enhance the gaming experience by giving context to its violent action. These scenes are a feeble attempt to justify the mindless violence that pervades the entire game.
However, its aesthetic and dreamy storyline engaged viewers in a crime film unconventional and rather mild in its approach to violence. In whatever way they were
It contains graphic, violent scenes, occasionally even outright disturbing, but never
It certainly lives up to its ‘R’ rating, with frequent strong language, intense violence, and numerous
It won't kill us to make limits, but it might if we don't. That is why it is JUSTIFIABLE to limit adult's freedom of expression--it is in our, society's, best interests to protect the children. Lional Tate is just one example of a child gone bad because of the media. Tate mimicked his idol the Rock, killing a six-year old girl by smashing her skull, pulverizing her liver, breaking her ribs and causing numerous cuts and bruises. If that's not enough of an example what about the teen from New Jersey who simply listened to Ozzy Osborne's "Suicide Solution" and killed himself? These are not random occurrences, we hear about them on the news frequently. If our freedom of expression is harming kids why can't we fix the problem by not allowing them access to it?