Snowpiercer stands out as a recent example of a trend fans of film are witnessing more of: philosophically-focused science fiction and fantasy.
While it could be argued that many science fiction classics deal with some philosophical themes, the trend has become far more common than in previous decades. In the last several years, films such as, After the Dark, The Double, Enemy, Another Earth, as well as many others, ask audiences to grapple with complex conundrums such as globalism, meaning and the self, morality and death, and even deeper esoteric questions, like alternate worlds and mystical symbology.
While Hollywood is busy with found-footage horror, cynical raunchy comedies and comic book blockbusters (the latter of which do incorporate conspiriana), lesser-known independent films are touching on far more abtruse matters that extend beyond the realm of the political. Seeing new films clearly influenced by Terry Gilliam, for example, is a welcomed beacon of hope. A rebellion in the arts – towards asking meaningful questions that challenge social engineering and prepackaged think-tank paradigms is precisely what is needed, and that is partly my intention with my work at Jay’s Analysis.
This post was published at 21st Century Wire on NOVEMBER 9, 2014.
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