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>Explanations were his forte. He was uncomfortable with most forms of ambiguity. One can enjoy good explanations without necessarily enjoying them in movies. I
by truculation 9y ago
>Explanations were his forte. He was uncomfortable with most forms of ambiguity.
One can enjoy good explanations without necessarily enjoying them in movies. I think it's more fun like to try to explain what's going on by oneself from the few clues available. It seems to me that many works of art are polysemic. For example, a passage of Shakespeare can light up several different ideas in one's head thereby creating a stimulating, almost psychedelic experience. It makes the bare plot worthwhile (and worth explaining).
- kqr 8y agoIt's nice that you were able to put into words some things I like about classic books and poetry. Kafka was also a master of this. That said, I don't enjoy it as much at all in films. Don't know why. I try to, for sure. It can be stimulating. But it's not on the level of "almost psychedelic" as you so aptly describe what I can experience with books.