Has he openly expressed whether or not he is against drinking alcohol? Several of his films depict alcoholism in a negative light:
- Biff does bad stuff when is drunk in the Back to the Future movies
- Eddie overcomes his drinking habit in Who Framed Roger Rabbit
- Lt. Dan’s life turns to hell when he resorts to getting drunk in Forrest Gump
- the entire main plot of Flight is Denzel Washington’s character’s drinking problem
Who would ever be not against alcoholism?
shareAlcoholism is a disease. It’s the only disease you can get yelled at for having.
shareWhat are you talking about? Stop spreading ignorance please.
Alcoholism is an addiction, not a disease.
Look it up in a dictionary: there's a clear difference.
Addiction is disease... this is the third stupid post I’ve seen you write today.
shareWait...you just read my mind! How are you wrong on any possible topic? What a talent!
alcoholism can be a disease for some people, it's been scientifically proven that some people have a certain brain chemistry that is linked to alcoholism. pretty complex subject actually
shareWell, ok the genetic predisposition is true. I bet that goes for serial killers too.
Should humans be given a pass every time they lack self control because of brain chemistry?
I draw the line at addictions: any behavior that affects others is not a disease, it's a public matter.
It's not about free passes or drawing lines, it's more about understanding mechanisms. Morally judging doesn't help and is not productive.
shareYou might be reading too much into it. Alcoholism is a common storytelling device that can be used to suggest character psychology and traits in such a way that a widespread audience can understand.
shareI guess that almost makes him an auteur.
shareSo he's not pro-alcoholism then?
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