I saw Quentin Tarantino's 'Django Unchained,' and you could say a lot of things against it, but it was incredible fun. I don't like blood and gore and I am very squeamish about violence, but Tarantino's violence is actually funny.
Interpretation
Salman Rushdie admires Tarantino's unique use of violence in 'Django Unchained', finding it entertaining despite his personal aversion to gore.
In this quote, Salman Rushdie reflects on the intricate blending of humor and violence in Quentin Tarantino's film 'Django Unchained'. He points out that although he typically finds blood and gore off-putting, he acknowledges that Tarantino's portrayal of violence is crafted in a way that elicits laughter and enjoyment, demonstrating the filmmaker's ability to challenge traditional representations of violence in cinema.
In practice
In a film discussion, one might quote Rushdie to explore the juxtaposition of humor and violence.
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faith without doubt is addiction
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Fool," said my muse to me. "Look in thy heart and write.
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