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On John Wick 4, the Spectacle of Violence, and the Violence of Spectacle

On John Wick 4, the Spectacle of Violence, and the Violence of Spectacle

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Apr 03, 2023
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Eugène Delacroix's "Liberty Leading the People", a famous painting of 19th century revolution that features prominently in John Wick 4's scenes in the Louvre.

Some fifteen years back, my sparring partner had me in full mount when he casually suggested that it was good I was studying Brazilian jiu-jitsu, in case I needed to use these skills to throw off an attacker. While under this fellow, who was far above my weight class, I laughed and pointed out the obvious: “Are you kidding? A rapist would punch me in th…

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