Write Your Screenplay Podcast Civil War vs Apocalypse Now: The War Movie
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Apr 26, 2024 An analysis of Civil War and Apocalypse Now, exploring societal polarization and dehumanization. Discussion on unbiased journalism as a remedy. Comparing political ambiguity in movies and the importance of humanizing characters. Unlikely bonds and intense scenes in perilous times. Emphasizing visual storytelling to capture humanity and create emotional resonance.
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Civil War's Unique War Narrative
- Civil War mirrors Apocalypse Now's journey into madness through war but with American polarization as the heart of darkness.
- The film deliberately obscures politics to focus on the horror of seeing others as enemies, not political sides.
Nontraditional Road Trip Structure
- Civil War abandons traditional Hollywood cause-effect narrative for a road trip style journey.
- Each stop reveals different reactions to societal collapse amidst war and polarization.
Obscuring Politics to Avoid Polarization
- The movie leaves politics vague, focusing on constitutional violation and anti-journalism instead of political identity.
- This avoids alienating viewers and emphasizes polarization over political alignment.