The Death of Principles:
A Cinematic Reflection
William Fichtner, a seasoned actor, has portrayed a many roles where his characters often meet violent and untimely deaths.
These scenes, spanning across various genres, serve as a microcosm of the broader cultural shifts occurring in postmodern society.
The evolution of cinematic narratives, particularly in films like *All the Devil’s Men* (2018), reflects the decline of principles or at least continuity in narrative arcs and the necessary truths which assure plausible plot lines, mirroring the chaotic and often contradictory nature of contemporary discourse.
When scripts contain major flaws, they not only undermine the integrity of the story but also influence the audience in subtle, yet notable ways.
Viewers who watch these films often fail to recognize the inherent contradictions and illogical premises. Instead, they mimic the plots, absorbing these flawed narratives unconsciously recreating them in their own lives.
As audiences internalize the bad logic and lack of coherence present in these films, they begin to replicate these distorted realities in their personal and social interactions.
This process perpetuates a cycle where the absence of critical thinking and the failure to recognize flawed reasoning…
