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Post by trokanmariel33 on Nov 11, 2021 13:53:28 GMT -5
Does the 1996 Scream need nationalism, as part of its interior, in order to still possess or just possess its atmosphere?
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Post by Richie'sSon on Mar 6, 2022 4:34:38 GMT -5
Define what you mean by interior.
Do you mean the set pieces, the town, or the storyline and narrative?
The opening scene of Scream is very inside vs. outside. Casey Becker is safe at home while someone invades that space by piercing the glass.
Nationalism could be defined as a defined culture uniquely distinct and separate from those outside the culture.
I think, in many ways, you are right.
When you look at the way Scream 'points out conventions,' well, you have to have a convention to point out.
You need the convention to exist. Once there is no convention, you have nothing to critique.
So, if nationalism is a set of conventions or ideas, then yes, Scream needs a cohesive system to 'poke holes at' in order to continue.
Once 'anything goes' then it doesn't make sense to comment on the standard that doesn't exist.
I often wonder if Scream should start building. At a certain point, there is nothing left to dismantle.
On the other hand, Scream's goal has not only been to pick things apart. Scream also tried to improve the standard. The characters are smart and try to behave in smart ways (despite making many of the same mistakes they say you are supposed to avoid). So, in this way, the question becomes: does Scream reinforce standards or does Scream change standards?
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