Quote by Camille Anna Paglia

Cinema is the culmination of the obsessive, mechanistic male drive in western culture. The movie projector is an Apollonian straight-shooter, demonstrating the link between aggression and art. Every pictorial framing is a ritual limitation, a barred precinct.

Cinema is the culmination of the obsessive, mechanistic male

Summary

This quote suggests that cinema is a manifestation of the intense and structured nature of male dominance in western society. It depicts the movie projector as a powerful tool that combines aggression and art, acting as a symbol of control. Each frame in a film is seen as a deliberate and calculated boundary, creating a confined space for the audience. The quote highlights the underlying mechanisms and rituals within cinema that reflect societal conventions and power dynamics.

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Film / Filmmaking / Movies

By Camille Anna Paglia

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