Tag Archives: Christopher Fry

nature over intellect

Posted on October 28, 2012 by Dave

The essence of comedy is the triumph of nature over intellect. The human comedy where hedonism replaces heroism. Tragic heroes die for what is nobler in the mind, comic heroes live for what is livelier in the flesh. The tragic … Continue reading →

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darkness at cavalry

Posted on May 5, 2012 by Dave

Perhaps it is nearer the truth that many pictures rich in spiritual content also get in far larger amounts of pain and bloodshed than they require to float the message. That is, spiritual themes provide the occasion for the goriest … Continue reading →

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all purpose spiritual materialism

Posted on May 5, 2012 by Dave

Spiritual themes have often been the occasion for the goriest and most violent scenes in movies. It seems that intrinsically good subjects like liberty, chivalry and honor seem to be the best pretexts for really pouring it on. Think of … Continue reading →

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