An Excuse to Eat Popcorn

Battle Royale: A Violent Gem


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In this episode we close our Forbidden Film chapter with Kinji Fukasaku’s infamous and unexpectedly refreshing, Battle Royale. Join us in a discussion about authority, violence intergenerational trauma, and mistrust of youth. While, yes, these themes are universal, a deeper dive into the film’s historical roots reveals its specificity and basis in reality. It's hard to pick favorites, but this one is definitely up there. 

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An Excuse to Eat PopcornBy Kira & Hanna