56. Surrealism in Cinema
Originally, surrealism set out to shock. But it has become such a normal element in cinema, has it lost its original power?
Originally, surrealism set out to shock. But it has become such a normal element in cinema, has it lost its original power?
Brazil is Terry Gilliam’s masterpiece. But when he first showed it to the studio, they didn’t know what to make of it. So they decided not to release it.
Rosemary’s Baby was controversial before it was made. Inspired by a real-life Satanist, a sinister aura has hung around it ever since its release in 1968.
Copyright © 2025 Steven Benedict. Icons by Wefunction. Designed by CMS installed by PixelApes