Theory

Multiple Dialectics in “Bound” (1996)

            This time I want to examine Andy and Larry Wachowski’s film “Bound” without using a particular theorist as a guide. Specifically, I want to ask why Caesar has a look of what I understand to be calm right before killing Gino. Is this moment of peace just an eye at the center of the storm? Or is there something more behind it?

            I will try to argue that there is something more behind it. I think the peace is the result of Continue reading

April 18, 2007 Posted by | Barry Kivel, Bisexuality, Bound (1996), Dialectics, Existentialism, Hannah Arendt, Jennifer Tilly, Joe Pantoliano, Wachowski Brothers | 3 Comments