The Seventh Seal

The different language, subtitles and what not make this movie a bit hard to follow. But it is necessary, unless you are fluent in the swedish language, then the subtitles might truly tick you off. I feel the movie compensates with its somewhat dark comedy. It is the most comical movie thus far in my opinion but also has a very solemn side. Its hard to say that a movie about "black death" has the components of a comedy but it just does. I am fascinated by the idea of "chess with death", I first had the common thought of the game of chess being life and the struggle to put death in checkmate and keep life, but then i thought into it and maybe it signifies the idea that death could be so close to you, to even touch you, that only a chessboard is between you and eternal slumber but you make it to the end. I have also noticed a loss in christian faith, the lack of god's presence and input.

Runaway Train

Runaway Train was a very intriguing movie. The level of violence and gore was amusing and the vulgar language seemingly unnecessary gave me a good laugh. I specifically enjoyed comparing the warden to the character of Manny. The warden is portrayed as the evil guy and Manny as a role model. Manny is the escaped convict and The warden is supposed to be a keeper of the peace. I also found it ironic how Buck states his charge was statutory rape, but he comes off as a strong rapist when they first see Sara the female worker.