Our Love/Hate Relationship With Violence

We love violent movies but get dismayed at violent news

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Maximus from Gladiator

Violence, is supposed to solve every problem in movies and none in reality. Every film—from action to comedies—has violence as the climax or literal punchline.

People root for the plucky band of rebels blowing shit up, but are terrified when it actually happens. People cheer…

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Indrajit (Indi) Samarajiva is a Sri Lankan writer. Follow me at www.indi.ca, or just email me at indi@indi.ca.