The root of this, I believe, lies in the privileging of “realism” over other modes of expression in aesthetics. By this, I mean the idea that art is supposed to be a mimetic reproduction of things that would “really happen”. Leaving aside, of course, the number of really-occurring events that get you treated as insane if you acknowledge.
Read MoreLook, I didn’t think I had been gearing up to write about the Tim Burton movie Beetlejuice, but I’m really seeing that a lot of what I’ve been talking about fit into this movie, and I really must admit that it’s a fun movie. I recommend rewatching it if you get the chance. It’s only an hour and a half long. However, I stand by what I said about the movie previously: it is part of that genre I mentioned and labeled American Cringe. (cover image from “Dead Ink Apparel” https://deadinkapparel.storenvy.com/products/24311235-dont-tread-on-me-chuck)
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