Humans care more about virtual reality than real humans, and it was brilliantly displayed as those two operators were discussing screen focus, enhancements, versions, etc., all while watching and practicing on a human down for the count.
i.e., the recent FB controversy where a video of a boy beaten up by bullies got 25 "likes"
I think it conveys the impersonality and disconnect of technology, especially in a society such as this where technology is used to control. When we're hearing the two operators and seeing THX on the screen - it's easy to forget it's an actual human being on-screen. There's many examples of this disconnect.
The most memorables images of the movie, for me, are from the white void. I love the images of the robot cops poking THX and the whole idea that nothing keeps them from leaving except themselves.
Yes. Another interesting aspect of the film is how that generation grew up without any type of culture we are aware of, and so the way they talked to each other and communicated was amazing on Lucas' behalf, along with the actors. I mean a lot the dialogue didn't quite make sense, but that's perfect, because I wouldn't understand dialogue that well from the 13th century. The disconnect was awesome. I adore this film.
and trying to kiss, that was amazing, what if it was the first time for both of them? This film is really, really intellectually deep and challenging. i can't believe Lucas made it , and I understand how disappointed he may have been, but he shouldn't be. Star wars was equally inventive and profound in regard to special effects and costuming, etc. but it is pop. this is art.
At the very end of the film, THX, having escaped to the surface to witness his very first sunset, turns to the side, and in the heat-distorted 1000mm camera shot appears to resemble a lowercase 'i'... for individual. This is my favorite for the film.
shareGeorge Lucas (along with Walter Murch) in their DVD special feature voiceover of what is actually appearing on screen, says that that man silhouetted against the sun is not Robert Duvall. It is the author of the original story upon which Lucas' THX 1138 film is derived.
E pluribus unum
Yep.
Inversely too, people seem to be more expansive and "human" when they are speaking to the disembodied "Ohm", as if they know him somehwat intimately. Even though he doesn't exist.
Similar to the way it seems everyone in American Grafitti has a personal relationship with Wolfman Jack.
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