As we move into stories of interpersonal tragedies, today Alex and Jonathan discuss three films which deal with themes of betrayal as it applies to family relationships, as in Tokyo Twilight (1957), romantic relationships, as in In the Mood for Love (2000), and friends/allies, as in RRR (2022). We discuss Aristotle’s concept of discovery, the tendency for betrayals become cyclical, and whether or not Bollywood is a continuation of the tradition of classical Greek tragedy.
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- (12:39) – Tokyo Twilight
- (34:50) – In the Mood for Love
- (1:08:21) – RRR
- (1:29:40) – Overall
- (1:39:46) – Coming Attractions
Resources referenced in this episode:
- READ: Aristotle on the Art of Poetry at Project Gutenberg
Coming Attractions – Tragedies of Betrayal
- A Woman Under the Influence (1974)
- The Elephant Man (1980)
- The Farewell (2022)
Intro/outro music:
Ash by Mike Braudrick
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