

We Just Watched... I Saw The Devil (With Jason Pargin)
Oct 17, 2022
Jason Pargin, a special guest, discusses the grizzly revenge thriller 'I Saw the Devil' and how it represents the cycle of violence. They explore the graphic and unflinching nature of the film's violence, its impact on the audience, and the concept of the movie being 'mean'. They also question the effectiveness of revenge as a motivator and the purpose of the prison system, and discuss the ambiguous ending scene and the theme of punishment.
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Introduction
00:00 • 2min
Promoting a Newly Released Book and the Importance of First Week Sales
01:52 • 2min
The Challenges of Bookstore Placement
03:34 • 4min
Exploring the Brutal and Unflinching Nature of 'I Saw the Devil'
07:31 • 20min
The Unsettling Violence in 'I Saw The Devil'
27:12 • 25min
The Complexity of Punishment and Justice
51:55 • 29min
Exploring the Ambiguous Ending Scene and the Theme of Punishment
01:21:03 • 2min
Exploring Justice and Complexity
01:22:50 • 11min
Discussion of 'I Saw the Devil', Horror Movies, and Book Promotion
01:34:13 • 6min