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‎ ‏‏‎ ‎ ‏‏‎ ‎ ‏‏‎ 𝘰𝘯𝘭𝘺 𝘵𝘩𝘦 𝘣𝘦𝘴𝘵. ‎ ‏‏‎ ‎ ‏‏‎ ‎ ‏‏‎ ‎ ‏‏‎ ‎ ‎ ‏‏‎ ‎ ‏‏‎ ‎ ‏‏‎ ‎ ‏‏‎ ‎ ‏‏‎ ‎ ‏‏‎ ‎ ‏‏‎ ‎ ‎ ‏‏‎ ‎ ‏‏‎ ‎ ‏‏‎ ‎ ‎ ‏‏‎ ‎ ‏‏‎ ‎ ‎ ‏‏‎ ‎ ‏‏‎ ‎ ‏‏‎ ‎ ‏‏‎ ‎ ‎ ‏‏‎ ‎ ‏‏‎ ‎ 𝘗𝘦𝘳𝘴𝘰𝘯𝘢𝘭 𝘉𝘭𝘰𝘨 & 𝘋𝘪𝘨𝘪𝘵𝘢𝘭 𝘈𝘳𝘤𝘩𝘪𝘷𝘦 @𝘱𝘢𝘴𝘴𝘪𝘰𝘯8𝘢𝘳𝘤𝘩𝘪𝘷𝘦 𝘰𝘯 𝘟

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= Fincher’s “Sleeper Hit”: SE7EN

- Among iconic director, David Fincher’s large catalog, is a true masterpiece of the genre he is most profound in. Se7en, released in 1995, dedicates time and effort into a truly psychologically draining thriller film. The serial killer movie initially scored 50s in press screenings and was on its way to being shelved, according to Fincher. Upon its release, the film grossed over $300 million worldwide. Brad Pitt and Morgan Freeman’s performances were applauded. The dreary aesthetic of the movie matches perfectly with the dark storyline. Retiring cop, Somerset, and young rookie detective, Mills, are partnered together to solve murders committed under the guise of the seven deadly sins. Beginning with gluttony, the violent perpetrator makes his victim, who is morbidly obese, eat until his stomach ruptures. This is off-screen and kills the man, the audience is left to see the aftermath with the staggered detectives. Following is greed, and a man with a pound of flesh cut from his body, then sloth, where a man is found and revealed to have been subdued to a bed for a year. A prostitute is brutally raped with a homemade weapon, which accounts for the sins of lust. Pride is the last sin the killer executes, mutilating a model, then turns himself in. Admitting to the detectives the murders were performed under the seven deadly sins, he offers to show them envy and wrath. What follows is considered by some to be one of the best movie endings of all time. The killer, John Doe, begins rambling about Mills’ wife, Tracy, after forcing him and Somerset to an unnamed location. Doe encourages Mills to “become wrath”. A van delivers a box, which Somerset opens and is automatically met with disgust. Doe then admits he is envy, as he envies Mills’ relationship with Tracy. It is implied the box contains Tracy’s severed head. Mills shoots Doe, ultimately becoming wrath.

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= Fincher’s “Sleeper Hit”: SE7EN

- Among iconic director, David Fincher’s large catalog, is a true masterpiece of the genre he is most profound in. Se7en, released in 1995, dedicates time and effort into a truly psychologically draining thriller film. The serial killer movie initially scored 50s in press screenings and was on its way to being shelved, according to Fincher. Upon its release, the film grossed over $300 million worldwide. Brad Pitt and Morgan Freeman’s performances were applauded. The dreary aesthetic of the movie matches perfectly with the dark storyline. Retiring cop, Somerset, and young rookie detective, Mills, are partnered together to solve murders committed under the guise of the seven deadly sins. Beginning with gluttony, the violent perpetrator makes his victim, who is morbidly obese, eat until his stomach ruptures. This is off-screen and kills the man, the audience is left to see the aftermath with the staggered detectives. Following is greed, and a man with a pound of flesh cut from his body, then sloth, where a man is found and revealed to have been subdued to a bed for a year. A prostitute is brutally raped with a homemade weapon, which accounts for the sins of lust. Pride is the last sin the killer executes, mutilating a model, then turns himself in. Admitting to the detectives the murders were performed under the seven deadly sins, he offers to show them envy and wrath. What follows is considered by some to be one of the best movie endings of all time. The killer, John Doe, begins rambling about Mills’ wife, Tracy, after forcing him and Somerset to an unnamed location. Doe encourages Mills to “become wrath”. A van delivers a box, which Somerset opens and is automatically met with disgust. Doe then admits he is envy, as he envies Mills’ relationship with Tracy. It is implied the box contains Tracy’s severed head. Mills shoots Doe, ultimately becoming wrath.

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= Has America Been Fooled by Gypsy?

- In recent years, Gypsy Rose Blanchard’s release from jail has cultivated a media resurgence of the murder of DeeDee Blanchard. Was Gypsy ever telling the truth? New evidence dug up by internet sleuths may put the now free 33-year-old’s parole at risk. In June of 2015, police respond to the residence of “DeeDee” Blanchard and Gypsy Rose Blanchard after a harrowing Facebook post from the mother and daughter’s shared account. The investigators found DeeDee on the bed with multiple stab wounds. At the time, most believed Gypsy did this due to the medical abuse she received at the hand of her mother. For years, it was said DeeDee made her entirely healthy daughter fake illnesses. It is believed by many doctors as well as the family of the two that DeeDee suffered from Munchausen by Proxy. It has been brought to light that Gypsy does have a genetic disorder, however, that does not negate the fraudulent and abusive activity of her mother. The media as well as the American audience painted Gypsy as a helpless victim up until her release. Interviews with Nicholas Godejohn after Gypsy’s release reveal how manipulated he felt by her. Godejohn tells KOLR10, “Her mom taught her very well how to master manipulation, master lying, master deceiving great audiences of people.”. To add, Nicholas’ first statement in this article is “The main reason this all even transpired was basically due to the love that I felt that was equally showed between me and Gypsy Blanchard, however, I’ve learned as of late that she may have just been using me…”. Gypsy’s actions after her 10-year prison sentence have caused much speculation among the public.

A reality show, possible pregnancy, marriage and subsequential divorce, viral social media moments and countless interviews, Gypsy Rose has been dancing in the spotlight since being released for only 9 months.

= Was Godejohn Manipulated?

internet sleuths have reviewed the crime scene photos and compared them with interviews from Gypsy and Nicholas. in the photos, it was recently noted that there is a Barney plush stuffed underneath DeeDee’s corpse. Initially Gypsy’s interview has her on record saying that she (1) did not enter the room during or after the slaying, (2) removed all the stuffed animals from the room. Others mentioned the sentimental value the mother-daughter pair had with the children’s show character. Many believe that this is not a coincidence and maybe Gypsy placed the stuffed animal during or after, as some sort of comfort to DeeDee. Locals of their previous residence have also come out to say that they believe Gypsy wasn’t necessarily resisting playing the “victim” role for the donations and attention.

It is true that Gypsy wanted a way out, and Nicholas facilitated that, but was something more influencing her actions?

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= Longlegs: Fear before a Film.

- Oz Perkins’ latest horror film in collaboration with production company NEON, introduces themes of psychic powers and supernatural horror in an interestingly new yet simultaneously horrifying way. Longlegs, starring Nicolas Cage as the titular role, collaborates demonic possession and tragedy, using a sinister plot and uncomfortable scenes to drive home the focus while simultaneously remaining spine-chilling. Critics and audiences alike reiterate the anxiety-inducing nature of the movie amongst reviews. RottenTomatoes says, “Saturated in disquieting mood while leveraging a nightmarishly gonzo performance by Nicolas Cage, Longlegs is a satanic horror that effectively instills panic.”.

- Although devilish horror is not new, what makes Longlegs so unnerving? Prior to the movie’s release, audiences were already on their toes. NEON’s promotional campaign for the movie included hiding Longlegs’ face, mysterious websites and files, as well as a creepy number to call to speak to Longlegs yourself. Medium.com writer, J.J. Mahouts says, “Neon has crafted a multi-faceted viral marketing strategy that is filled with mystery, enigma, liminalism, and a genuine air of evil”.

The film itself creates an unsettling, inexplicable presence throughout, and the marketing embraces that perfectly.

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= Longlegs: Fear before a Film.

- Oz Perkins’ latest horror film in collaboration with production company NEON, introduces themes of psychic powers and supernatural horror in an interestingly new yet simultaneously horrifying way. Longlegs, starring Nicolas Cage as the titular role, collaborates demonic possession and tragedy, using a sinister plot and uncomfortable scenes to drive home the focus while simultaneously remaining spine-chilling. Critics and audiences alike reiterate the anxiety-inducing nature of the movie amongst reviews. RottenTomatoes says, “Saturated in disquieting mood while leveraging a nightmarishly gonzo performance by Nicolas Cage, Longlegs is a satanic horror that effectively instills panic.”.

- Although devilish horror is not new, what makes Longlegs so unnerving? Prior to the movie’s release, audiences were already on their toes. NEON’s promotional campaign for the movie included hiding Longlegs’ face, mysterious websites and files, as well as a creepy number to call to speak to Longlegs yourself. Medium.com writer, J.J. Mahouts says, “Neon has crafted a multi-faceted viral marketing strategy that is filled with mystery, enigma, liminalism, and a genuine air of evil”.

The film itself creates an unsettling, inexplicable presence throughout, and the marketing embraces that perfectly.

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= Has America Been Fooled by Gypsy?

- In recent years, Gypsy Rose Blanchard’s release from jail has cultivated a media resurgence of the murder of DeeDee Blanchard. Was Gypsy ever telling the truth? New evidence dug up by internet sleuths may put the now free 33-year-old’s parole at risk. In June of 2015, police respond to the residence of “DeeDee” Blanchard and Gypsy Rose Blanchard after a harrowing Facebook post from the mother and daughter’s shared account. The investigators found DeeDee on the bed with multiple stab wounds. At the time, most believed Gypsy did this due to the medical abuse she received at the hand of her mother. For years, it was said DeeDee made her entirely healthy daughter fake illnesses. It is believed by many doctors as well as the family of the two that DeeDee suffered from Munchausen by Proxy. It has been brought to light that Gypsy does have a genetic disorder, however, that does not negate the fraudulent and abusive activity of her mother. The media as well as the American audience painted Gypsy as a helpless victim up until her release. Interviews with Nicholas Godejohn after Gypsy’s release reveal how manipulated he felt by her. Godejohn tells KOLR10, “Her mom taught her very well how to master manipulation, master lying, master deceiving great audiences of people.”. To add, Nicholas’ first statement in this article is “The main reason this all even transpired was basically due to the love that I felt that was equally showed between me and Gypsy Blanchard, however, I’ve learned as of late that she may have just been using me…”. Gypsy’s actions after her 10-year prison sentence have caused much speculation among the public.

A reality show, possible pregnancy, marriage and subsequential divorce, viral social media moments and countless interviews, Gypsy Rose has been dancing in the spotlight since being released for only 9 months.

= Was Godejohn Manipulated?

internet sleuths have reviewed the crime scene photos and compared them with interviews from Gypsy and Nicholas. in the photos, it was recently noted that there is a Barney plush stuffed underneath DeeDee’s corpse. Initially Gypsy’s interview has her on record saying that she (1) did not enter the room during or after the slaying, (2) removed all the stuffed animals from the room. Others mentioned the sentimental value the mother-daughter pair had with the children’s show character. Many believe that this is not a coincidence and maybe Gypsy placed the stuffed animal during or after, as some sort of comfort to DeeDee. Locals of their previous residence have also come out to say that they believe Gypsy wasn’t necessarily resisting playing the “victim” role for the donations and attention.

It is true that Gypsy wanted a way out, and Nicholas facilitated that, but was something more influencing her actions?

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Rhythm 0: The Cost Of Human Destruction, Vulnerability, Tragedy, Harm

72 objects, 6 hours, 1 woman as a passive subject.

Serbian artist, Marina Abramović, broke the mold for art, Instilling a new wave of “endurance art”. With key elements of psychological relationships between the body, art, and mind. Testing limits between her physicality and her projects. 1992 produced one of the best performance art acts, by Abramović herself, “Rhythm 0”.

Following her Rhythm 4 performance in Milan, “Rhythm 0” introduced the audience to 72 objects to use in any manner they desired, on herself. Abramović wanted to showcase the relationship between the audience and the artist with no interference. Abramović recalls the performance, saying, "It was a little crazy. I realized then that the public can kill you. If you give them total freedom, they will become frenzied enough to kill you.". The table in front of the stage the artist presented herself on included a rose, wire, a feather, honey, a whip, alcohol, olive oil, scissors, a saw, a scalpel, paints, a gun and a single bullet. Using herself as a canvas and taking full responsibility, Abramović ended her project with wounds and emotional trauma. She recalls how the gun was used by the audience saying, “A man pressed the gun hard against my temple. I could feel his intent.”. Abramović was stripped, had rose thorns embedded in her stomach, and was assaulted.

This outstanding, devastating, and reflective performance attracted controversy. Marina Abramović risked everything for her art.

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Rhythm 0: The Cost Of Human Destruction, Vulnerability, Tragedy, Harm

72 objects, 6 hours, 1 woman as a passive subject.

Serbian artist, Marina Abramović, broke the mold for art, Instilling a new wave of “endurance art”. With key elements of psychological relationships between the body, art, and mind. Testing limits between her physicality and her projects. 1992 produced one of the best performance art acts, by Abramović herself, “Rhythm 0”.

Following her Rhythm 4 performance in Milan, “Rhythm 0” introduced the audience to 72 objects to use in any manner they desired, on herself. Abramović wanted to showcase the relationship between the audience and the artist with no interference. Abramović recalls the performance, saying, "It was a little crazy. I realized then that the public can kill you. If you give them total freedom, they will become frenzied enough to kill you.". The table in front of the stage the artist presented herself on included a rose, wire, a feather, honey, a whip, alcohol, olive oil, scissors, a saw, a scalpel, paints, a gun and a single bullet. Using herself as a canvas and taking full responsibility, Abramović ended her project with wounds and emotional trauma. She recalls how the gun was used by the audience saying, “A man pressed the gun hard against my temple. I could feel his intent.”. Abramović was stripped, had rose thorns embedded in her stomach, and was assaulted.

This outstanding, devastating, and reflective performance attracted controversy. Marina Abramović risked everything for her art.