If we want to talk about George Bataille, we could do it in light of the 2004 (also appropriate considering where this discussion began) film adaptation of his posthumous novel Ma Mère. It is on NWI and has been in my queue for years; however, every time it comes up, I push it back down again.
I am not very familiar with Bataille's works but I know he had a large influence on people like Derrida, Lacan and Baudrillard - people whose works I don't necessarily mind as interesting writing but find lacking in philosophical insight. Anyone interested in doing a philosophy-related documentary/movie thing? I'd come up with some sort of plan. Ok, I'm going to do it. I'll post details later after I think about it more.
Jeffrey, I'm with you on the gore thing. Not really a fan.
John, I'm downloading The Last Exorcism. I'll let you know when I get to it. I would be willing to set a date after which Black Death spoilers occur. I probably should go ahead and write something about it now before it gets old in my brain.
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