-----Original Message----- From: zorn-list-bounces@mailman.xmission.com [mailto:zorn-list-bounces@mailman.xmission.com]On Behalf Of ahorton Sent: Monday, August 04, 2003 4:26 PM
I don't see any difference between "Audition" and films like "Memento" or "The Sixth Sense"
I do. As I wrote in my previous post, the grand guignol finale of "Audition" is hardly a twist; the audience's discomfort all throughout is precisely dependent on nothing happening, but already anticipating the worst. Twisted, yes, but not exactly a twist. There is indeed a twist at the end of "Memento," but it's hardly the "gimmick that has since become the film's entire reputation." That, however, describes "The Sixth Sense" (and maybe "The Usual Suspects") perfectly, much like the two-thirds-of-the-way twist in "The Crying Game." Just received "Battle Royale" in the mail today and I can't wait. Later, Ben http://www.thewilyfilipino.com