Explanations

I usually don't review a film I didn't like but I think it's necessary to explain why I was so disappointed by  A History of Violence. Oh and there are a few moments I liked.

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About certain forms of violence

I saw again "When She Was Bad" yesterday and realized that Buffy was really bad then, especially when she tortured that vampire with her cross. So I started a thread on the C&S about the matter and its moral implications. My post turned into a huge thread that you may want to check out...

Torture on BTVS

I think the discussion was quite interesting, despite certain contentious digressions, especialy when we pondered the different acts of torture shown on screen, and why the case of Buffy beating up Willy The Snitch looked different. I do think that both RJA and  sister_luck  were right .

Feel free to post over there, or if you are not familiar with that board and shy to comment there, leave a comment here on my LJ and add your two cents.