A History Of Violence - Cinema Effect Ep. 257

David Cronenberg’s A History of Violence (2005) presents an intimate and unsettling story of a small town man, played by Viggo Mortensen, whose past comes violently back to haunt him after a heroic act puts him in the national spotlight. With Ed Harris delivering a menacing supporting performance, the film thrives in its tense moment. But there's also no shortage of ambiguity. Jayden expertly guides us through Cronenberg’s filmography and explores how this work fits into his broader cinematic style, marked by identity and the American Dream. While some performances feel deliberately stilted, we debate whether that’s a stylistic choice or a shortcoming. There’s a lot to unpack in the film’s themes, but with such a subdued ending, we wrestle with whether it leaves us with any meaningful resonance or simply more questions.

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0:00 - A History Of Violence Review
52:07 - What We've Been Watching
1:01:12 - Question Of The Week

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