http://jandysmeanderings.disqus.com/enWed, 03 Jan 2007 11:53:22 -0000http://www.the-frame.com/2007/01/december-readingwatching-recap/#comment-1749385<p>Well, my spreadsheet where I record all the films I watch says I saw <i>The Glass Key</i> in 1997, and I apparently liked it. But I don't remember it at all. I suppose I should rewatch it. Based on a Hammett book, isn't it?</p><p>Oh, please. I love comments. :p I'm not hugely into graphic novels, but I've read most of <i>League of Extraordinary Gentlemen</i> and some of <i>Watchmen</i> and really enjoyed them...I think the library didn't have the next volume or something, and I wasn't quite willing to go buy them. You're right on with "V". It's a good story, but the film at least paints V as a hero, a liberator, and a martyr, with very little suggestion that he could be wrong in his methods if not in his intentions. I would've liked a little more ambiguity coming from the story itself, not only from my own reactions to it, if that makes sense.</p>JandyWed, 03 Jan 2007 11:53:22 -0000http://www.the-frame.com/2007/01/december-readingwatching-recap/#comment-1749384<p>I think V for Vendetta reflect on the fact that my generation is all nostalgic for stuff they did in the eighties (like read comic books).</p><p>V was even more radical and insane in the comic book, quoting freel from Aliester Crowley that the only law will be do what thou wilt.</p><p>At the same time, since he was insane, you weren't sure he was a "good guy" even when he won.</p><p>One could argue that V is deeply dangerous because it made the revolutionary anarchic urge look like it could produce something good. That would be a delusion that could produce a lot of damage.</p><p>Sorry to overburden you with comments but Alan Moore was a real favorite of mine.</p>markTue, 02 Jan 2007 14:09:17 -0000http://www.the-frame.com/2007/01/december-readingwatching-recap/#comment-1749383<p>Did you see Ladd and Lake in the adaptation of the Glass Key?</p>markTue, 02 Jan 2007 13:56:29 -0000