Things that went through my head during the exhausting IB experience.
Empty theater, except for myself and Matt.
1. The Revenge Tragedy- Shosanna's story arc follows the popular revenge tragedy narrative. Wronged by Col. Landa, she fulfills her destiny as a revenge hero only to be thwarted (somewhat) at the end. She changes identity completely, sacrificing love, family, and self for the destruction of those against her. She does not, however, get the man who wronged her. Revenge is sloppy in this film, attacking anyone in the way.
2. QT's Love Letter to Cinema- This film is about filmmaking as much it is about World War II. Must watch again to find exact references; "I think this may be my masterpiece"
3. Kinetic Violence- Stunning climax to the Operation Kino, possibly lasting less than 10 seconds. Reminded me of the blistering editing power of The Wild Bunch.
4. Comparisons to the Western- usage of Spaghetti Western music. Opening shot reminiscent of Eastwood's Unforgiven. Apache head scalpers. Shosanna's Apache war paint. Revenge a common theme in The Searchers.
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