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'Fight Club' and 4 Other Great Movies That Were Misinterpreted by … – Collider
Let’s re-watch and re-anaylze.
To what extent should a piece of work be held responsible for its fans? All forms of entertainment have, in some way, influenced their audiences in ways that are far beyond the original creator's vision or message, ranging from classical works of literature to music, plays, films, and more. Famous examples include Mary Shelley's Frankenstein and the ancient Greek tragedy of Oedipus Rex, each sporting a controversial legacy due to misunderstandings surrounding the original work.
Films are, of course, no different and can be misinterpreted for various reasons, from poor marketing and being too ahead of their time to the dangers of when fanbases become more recognizable than the film itself: sometimes, people miss the point entirely. While no movie has a single, objective meaning, some readings can be shockingly off-base from what the work is attempting to say.
What if Nate really wasn't the real villain of The Devil Wears Prada? Okay, sure, he was an incredibly immature and unsupportive boyfriend to Andy (Anne Hathaway) and is more than well-deserving of criticism, but the audience's vitriol behind Nate has largely overshadowed the film's message of the dangers of a toxic workplace through the cutthroat world of girl boss-ified capitalism, as well as downplaying the cruelty and entitlement inflicted upon her by the self-serving "devil" figure of Miranda Priestly (Meryl Streep).
Nate has even been described as the villain by Adrien Grenier, the very actor who portrayed him. This was likely inspired by the contemporary discussion about the film, even though it's fair to say that The Devil Wears Prada is a film that is nuanced enough to include many different "bad guys," with each character having their flaws and traits. The main criticism Nate and the rest of Andy's friends receive is that they are not supportive of her career, even though it is physically and mentally exhausting. She begins to lose her core values and sense of identity in the process. They could have been a bit more tactful and understanding, and let's face it, they are pretty annoying, but let's not pretend that the hellscape and workplace of fear created by Miranda is something that should be allowed to take over one's life.
This anti-romance romcom challenges modern-day views of love and relationships perpetuated by movies, even flat-out telling the audience via narration that this is not a love story. Still, the chemistry between the hopeless romantic Tom (Joseph Gordan-Levitt) and Summer (Zooey Deschanel) fits all the stereotypes of the romance genre, especially since it is primarily told through the eyes and perspective of Tom. He looks at this relationship through rose-colored glasses and doesn't expect it to end, leaving him utterly devastated when it inevitably does.
Because the film takes place through Tom's eyes, the audience feels compelled to empathize with Tom and see him as a victim, with Summer as the ultimate bad guy, even though she expresses she isn't looking for a long-term relationship. Summer isn't the bad guy: she didn't "lead him on." Tom isn't a bad guy either: it's understandable to feel for Tom, but his role as an unreliable narrator is to show the audience that these romantic delusions about finding the "one" are unhealthy and not true to reality. He failed to see Summer as anything but his idealized dream girl.
The hypermasculine and money-worshiping world of 1980s Wall Street has never been portrayed and mocked so excellently as Mary Harron's masterpiece American Psycho. However, its depiction of violence and misogyny has been controversial. The film never sets out to glorify or celebrate the actions of Patrick Bateman (Christian Bale), although, like most films with an anti-heroic (and in this case, outright villainous) lead, the movie's focus on Bateman can be misread as an endorsement of his actions.
The film offers intense criticism and scrutiny of how capitalism and the obsession with wealth and social status have eroded the mental and moral well-being of its main character and is less of a gory festival of violence but instead an introspective black comedy and satire about how American culture has enabled this violence to blossom.
Now lauded today as a feminist horror cult classic, back when it first premiered, it was seen as anything but. This was primarily due to the incompetent and obscene marketing of solely promoting Megan Fox's sex appeal, completely diminishing the film's actual plot and intentions about female autonomy. Not only was this incredibly disrespectful to Diablo Cody's script and Karyn Kusama's direction, but it also meant that the film was brushed off and not given the proper limelight it deserved at the time.
Thankfully in recent years, the film has received appreciation and recognition as a staple of feminist horror, especially in the light of the MeToo movement. The promotion of Jennifer's Body will probably go down as one of the most mismanaged endeavors in film history, even though there is a silver lining that it is finally being revered in recent years. It really was just too ahead of its time, even if it fumbled the first time around.
Arguably the most famous example of a film grossly misinterpreted by its fans, David Fincher's Fight Club is, at first glance, a movie about embracing toxic masculinity and celebrating human violence on a massive scale. However, that is not what the film is trying to say; instead, it gives astute observation about how mass consumerism affects one's psyche and that simply replacing this intense ennui with a "tough-guy" persona is just as numbing to one's soul.
The brilliance of Fight Club is its rallying battle cry against capitalism and the idea of working hard to achieve the false fable of the "American Dream," as well as echoing the mood and disillusionment felt by Gen-Xers who are unable to enjoy the world left for them by Baby Boomers. It really is tragic that so many people ignore this underlying message and instead focus on the bloody violence and brutality shown in the film, making the Fight Club fanboys aspire for a new, equally phony "American Dream" defined by power, hyper-masculinity, and control over others.
Eleanor is a writer living and working in Naarm, Australia. She enjoys writing about film and TV, with a special interest in outdated fashion, pretty things, and absolute stupidity.
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Paddy Pimblett doesn’t expect to be ranked after beating Tony Ferguson at UFC 296 — so he’ll settle for Bobby… – MMA Mania
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Tony Ferguson is not ranked in the Top 15 at 155 pounds.
That’s why Paddy Pimblett doesn’t expect to earn a spot on the lightweight ladder with a victory over the former interim champion when they collide at the upcoming UFC 296 pay-per-view (PPV) event, locked and loaded for Sat., Dec. 16, 2023 at T-Mobile Arena in Las Vegas.
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“I’ll be honest, I don’t see myself being put in the Top 15 after a win against Tony,” Pimblett told The Energized Show (transcribed by MMA News). “Bobby Green didn’t, and Bobby Green fought — beat him before I did, you know what I mean? So, I can see me fighting someone like that: Bobby Green, Grant Dawson, you know what I mean? Someone like that to get in the rankings.”
Pimblett and Green have a score to settle after this “fathead” incident at UFC San Diego.
“I mean, that’s what I can see after I beat Tony,” Pimblett continued. “Like, especially if the big fella Conor’s [McGregor] coming back in UFC 300, lad. The missus will be due a couple of weeks after that. So, it’d be nice to get another, another fight in, get another payday in before the twins are due.”
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The promotion is currently working on its lineup for the blockbuster UFC 300 card in April, which may be headlined by former two-division champion Conor McGregor. Pimblett vs. Green would be a strong addition, assuming “King” prevails this weekend at UFC Austin.
To see who else is fighting at UFC 296 click here.
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In a grudge match, undefeated WBC middleweight champion Jermall Charlo (32-0, 22 KOs) scored a ten round unanimous decision over José Benavídez Jr. (28-3-1, 19 KOs) in a non-title WBC special event on Saturday night’s Benavidez-Andrade card at the Michelob ULTRA Arena at Mandalay Bay Resort and Casino in Las Vegas. Returning after nearly 2 1/2 years, Charlo was stronger than the aggressive Benavidez and won most of the rounds. Benavidez was wobbled in the tenth. Scores were 98-92, 99-91, 100-90.
Give props. He fought well. He knows how to fight.
Charlo did a good job moving, countering, and even leading in many rounds of the fight. Yes, he did well. However, I question if he can even stop Canelo who is much stronger than Benavidez Jr. Charlo will need to beat Canelo on points should they fight. I dont see a KO for Charlo against Canelo.
lol Canelo has never been knocked down let alone knocked out. Charbum absolutely has no chance of even hurting him. Charbum will be the one getting laid out if they fight.
Please nobody wants to see Charlo vs Canelo. The only fight for Canelo is Benavidez.
Benavidez vs Bivol is what we really want to see
Charlo very dominant, Jose put a valiant effort, but lacks fundamental
He should be ashamed he could not ko Benavides
Boxing should not let this fights go on
In the weigh in looks like over weight boxer is not a problem
But this like putting one live on risk
Charlo was too strong for Benavides
Can’t say I’d be too proud beating a guy two weight classes below me. And he couldn’t stop him? The commentators kept saying solid performance by Charlo and i get it .. he was out 40 months. But still, this was a super middle weight fighting a blown up welterweight. I guess that’s what Benavidez gets for all the pre fight talk. I pick Plant and Morrell over Charlo.
Not to bad after almost three years without fighting but nowhere close to challenge any one of the big names at Super Middle. Plant, Mibilli, Morrel and Benavidez would smoke him.
This fight did not settle in my gut correctly because Charlo missed weight. Under such weight related circumstances, Benavidez hung in there with a solid chin. Charlo’s punches were creative, and his jabs were mean.
Agree E man …Charlo had some good moments….but clearly that finisher that beast we are use to seeing .,.not there… hopefully it is rust…but …Charlo struggling with something else…can clearly see it…I hope that Charlo is “ok” outside the ring…
Yep, how good would charlo have been if he had of sweated off the extra 3-4 pounds and actually made weight ? Possibly a more even playing field for the smaller Benevidez Jr……
Hopefully charlo fights plant next
Not bad for charlo.good fight to get the rust out! Benavidez was talk,talk bullishht and no pop in his punches! Great sportsmanship on charlo at the post fight interview. Bobo gettn’ KO by benavidez next fight! Its a total mismatch, bobo too weak for the hard punching destroyer in benavidez! Bobo’s promoters don’t realize the danger they put him for picking this fight. Benavidez by brutal KO of the year on the 8th or a “no-mas” call out!
Dominated a welter weight (blown up). He got rounds in and maintained composure surprisingly.
I’m at the fight and there are no ring girls! WTF!!!
Benavidez about to stop Boo-boo. One more round
Done.
It was expected! A bobo blow out! Benavidez is in onother level, and not the bums bobo is used to fight and strugled with when he was champion! The most “avoided” title just was too big for bobo!
I don’t think it was right that Charlo be allowed to come in so heavy in violation of the contractual catch weight limit of 163. He likely was close to 170 when he stepped into the ring, more than 7-8 lbs heavier than Benavidez. He enjoyed a height advantage too. Totally unfair. Credit to Jose for putting up a valiant effort. Charlo couldn’t knock him out either. I personally am not very impressed with Charlo. He wants the big money that fighting Canelo or David Benavidez would bring, but it’s obvious that he would be no match for either. His more immediate goal should be to fight Plant, so he can save face and exact revenge for Plant slapping him. This is the reason that Plant slapped him too, to force him to choose Plant as an opponent with the title on the line.
Jose Benavides was out boxed. He did show he has a decent chin. Charlo didn’t have enough punching power to stop Benavides. Charlo will not beat Alvarez.
Just wanted to note….Charlo …I am praying for you….you are a man before a fighter…In your corner in “life”….hang in there champ…
Charlo is done at top level. I think Plant beats him at 168 and benavidez would knock him out as quick as he did Andrade. If he has to fight Adames at the middleweight limit, then he loses that too.
Way to go Charlo!
ok, lets just hope that we dont now have
canelo-charlo. if so, another hard pass for me
Surprised he couldn’t KO him. Jose Jr, a career Welterweight comes in at a catch weight of 163. Meanwhile Charlo, a natural Middleweight comes in 3.4# over at 166.4. So you had an overweight out of shape Welterweight fighting a Super Middleweight.
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Boxing legend Floyd Mayweather is back in the ring tonight for another exhibition fight as he prepares to face John Gotti III in Florida.
Mayweather has not had a professional fight since he ended his career on 50-0 following his huge event with Conor McGregor in 2017.
His most recent exhibition show was up against Aaron Chalmers in February 2023, in London.
Gotti last fought Albert Tulley at Rockin Fights 43 at the beginning of October last year, securing a decision victory in MMA, where he has a 5-1-0 record.
Here's all you need to know ahead of Mayweather vs. Gotti.
The event is set to get underway at 2 a.m. BST / 9 p.m. ET with the main event ringwalks scheduled for 4 a.m. BST / 11 p.m. ET. These timings could change due to the length of the undercard fights.
The Zeus Network will be showing the event globally on PPV.
The fight will take place at FLA Live Arena, Florida, in the United States.
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