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Roger Ebert, the popular film critic, observed that the purpose of the best filmmaking was to generate empathy in the audience https://www.npr.org/2014/07/03/3
by bgilroy26 8y ago
Roger Ebert, the popular film critic, observed that the purpose of the best filmmaking was to generate empathy in the audience
https://www.npr.org/2014/07/03/328230231/a-machine-that-generates-empathy-roger-ebert-gets-his-own-documentary https://www.npr.org/2014/07/03/328230231/a-machine-that-gene...
- selune 8y agoAs a simple-minded movie lover I agree with that sentiment regarding films. :) But cinema is just one of many artistic forms. Do St. Peter's Basilica or Rei Kawakubo's clothes generate empathy? Should they even? Those are prominent, largely influential examples in their respective fields (architecture and design of clothes).
- bgilroy26 8y agoI think they do. If I found out someone loved those good things I would care about them more than if they thought good things were worthless.
- anarbadalov 8y agoSort of off-topic here, but if you're a fan of Kawakubo and haven't yet read John Waters' hilarious essay about her, you'll enjoy it: https://032c.com/role-model-john-waters-rei-kawakubo https://032c.com/role-model-john-waters-rei-kawakubo