Legion/Leviathan

This is a far more intelligible film than "Exorcist II: The Heretic" [1977], which is simply all over the place (though it does a fine job in hyping metaphysics curiosity).

What is really poignant about the Exorcist film franchise is that it pays homage to a classicist cinema tradition of highlighting spiritual self-indulgence from a human perspective.

Why are we fascinated by the ornamental beauty of spiritual imagination? Why are we so self-critical about false gods and false promises in religious institutions? What is the basis of religious hysteria?

For Americans, Exorcist films signify a purist appreciation of everyday angst and leadership angst. America has to lead the way in capitalism enterprises and must defend democracy as if it is the torch-bearer. It's no wonder Hollywood (USA) makes films such as The Last Tycoon and The Wolf of Wall Street.

The great economist-philosopher Adam Smith implied in his seminal book The Wealth of Nations that humanity is ultra-conscious of the shape of contracts in a mercantilism-gauged geo-political landscape.

Exorcist III invites audiences to revisit the character of Father Damien Karras and his experience with complete darkness in the form of the Satanic demon Pazuzu. The audience is motivated to consider what kinds of questions and answers modern society offers us regarding the riddles of luxury and happiness.

What we've come to expect from the Exorcist films is at least a great toast to the engaging quality of effective film casting/acting.

I'd like to see Jude Law make an Exorcist film someday, and this one is a terrific Blu-ray purchase for Christmas 2016.


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KINDERMAN: Crime is a way to steal money!
KARRAS: Yet everyone condones luxury.
KINDERMAN: You can't justify greed with capitalism.
KARRAS: Consumerism is not a passport for teachers!
KINDERMAN: You must tell me the motivation behind murder.
KARRAS: Killing is no different from hoarding.
KINDERMAN: Should man be forgiven for hoarding?
KARRAS: I never said that.
KINDERMAN: Your 'civics imagination' is reversed, Damien.
KARRAS: I have a right to whine!

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I like comparing Legion to the 1989 sci-fi horror film Leviathan, which explores the gross anatomy of 'survivalism storytelling.'




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The Last Tycoon (1976 Film):

https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/The_Last_Tycoon_(1976_film)



Leviathan (1989 Film):

https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Leviathan_(1989_film)