DEATH WISH (1974) - The Cine-Files One Takes #5
Summary
In this episode of The Cine-Files, hosts John Rocajjo and Steve Morris discuss the 1974 film Death Wish, starring Charles Bronson. They analyze the movie’s controversial themes of vigilante justice and its role as a modern western, noting how Bronson’s stoic performance invites audience projection. The conversation explores the film’s critique of both police incompetence and the protagonist’s descent into obsession, debating whether the movie ultimately indicts or glorifies Paul Kersey’s actions.
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