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Journal of Religion & Film

2009

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Inglourious Basterds, Michael Rennett Oct 2009

Inglourious Basterds, Michael Rennett

Journal of Religion & Film

This is a review of Inglorious Basterds (2009).

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Quantum Of Solace, Danny Fisher Apr 2009

Quantum Of Solace, Danny Fisher

Journal of Religion & Film

This is a review of Quantum of Solace (2008).

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Watchmen, Jacob Simpson Apr 2009

Watchmen, Jacob Simpson

Journal of Religion & Film

This is a review of Watchmen (2009).

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Star Trek, Michael W. Mcgowan Apr 2009

Star Trek, Michael W. Mcgowan

Journal of Religion & Film

This is a review of Star Trek (2009).

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The Joker Is Satan, And So Are We: Girard And The Dark Knight, Charles K. Bellinger Apr 2009

The Joker Is Satan, And So Are We: Girard And The Dark Knight, Charles K. Bellinger

Journal of Religion & Film

This essay comments on The Dark Knight from the point of view of Rene Girard's theory of violence. The notable Girardian resonances of the film are mentioned in connection with such themes as socially mediated desire for money, romantic rivalry, and scapegoating. The Joker is interpreted as a particularly powerful Satan figure, who illuminates Girard's conception of the satanic basis of human culture.

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