Tuesday, January 27, 2009

Air To Air To Air

The late 1970s might be said to be an era of depraved chic, of the beauty of torment. The sadomasochistic editorial spreads often approached the Wagnerian as women were strangled, shot, beaten, bruised and otherwise displayed as victims of violent sexual activities or crimes. Often, a tender side was shown, either with the attacker caressing the victim or the victim appearing thankful for the abuse.



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1 comments:

CAP said...

Last Year at Marienbad was from the early 60s actually, not that I suppose it really matters.

But did you notice the way the figures have long shadows in this still, but the trianngular shapes either side of the path cast none?

I remember when I first saw this movie on TV as a teenager, that freaked me out.

I was a sensitive child and didn't get out much.