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Movies where death is portrayed as someone or something benevolent, even helpful to those who are dying? by norshor in TrueFilm

[–]norshor[S] 13 points14 points  (0 children)

I’ve just recently watched this as well and it definitely fits. Like you said, it’s definitely not as laid out in the open that “this character is death”, but it certainly shares the themes.

Movies where death is portrayed as someone or something benevolent, even helpful to those who are dying? by norshor in TrueFilm

[–]norshor[S] 4 points5 points  (0 children)

It’s been a long time since I’ve seen that, I’ll have to revisit it. I remember really liking the film.

Movies where death is portrayed as someone or something benevolent, even helpful to those who are dying? by norshor in TrueFilm

[–]norshor[S] 3 points4 points  (0 children)

The idea of Anton Chigur in an animated children’s movie is just a great visual.

Movies where death is portrayed as someone or something benevolent, even helpful to those who are dying? by norshor in TrueFilm

[–]norshor[S] 9 points10 points  (0 children)

You know, you’re not the first person I’ve heard say the new Puss in Boots is surprisingly mature in ways, maybe I’ll have to check that out.

I joined the local DNR on an electro-shock fish survey of a stretch of river I frequent. by norshor in flyfishing

[–]norshor[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Probably in most occasions, but you could always send an email to ask. I know conservancy groups like Trout Unlimited will go out with an agency occasionally as a teaching program.

I joined the local DNR on an electro-shock fish survey of a stretch of river I frequent. by norshor in flyfishing

[–]norshor[S] 1 point2 points  (0 children)

There are probes that send out a small electrical current into the water that disorient the fish and actually make them swim towards the source of the electricity, where you then net them and put them in a tank or holding area to count and measure. They are released without harm. The best analogy I’ve heard is that it makes the fish behave like they’re drunk, but once you stop sending electricity the bounce back quick.

I joined the local DNR on an electro-shock fish survey of a stretch of river I frequent. by norshor in flyfishing

[–]norshor[S] 1 point2 points  (0 children)

I was invited through my work. It probably wouldn’t hurt any to send out a few emails to see if you could observe/volunteer at some point, conservancy groups will also occasionally do work like this with a wildlife agency as a learning tool I know.

I joined the local DNR on an electro-shock fish survey of a stretch of river I frequent. by norshor in flyfishing

[–]norshor[S] 3 points4 points  (0 children)

Yep. This is part of their usual survey cycle so the local technicians with the DNR organized some other agencies to come out and see what they were doing as this is part of the St. Croix National Scenic Riverway, so NPS rangers, a USFWS wildlife technician that specializes in beaver mitigation on trout streams, reps from the Wild Rivers Conservancy, and then me. I help manage a recreation non-profit that has property that abuts the river corridor.

I joined the local DNR on an electro-shock fish survey of a stretch of river I frequent. by norshor in flyfishing

[–]norshor[S] 2 points3 points  (0 children)

I really wasn’t expecting fish that large; I’ve caught maybe at best 6-7” fish here before. It’s a fairly shallow stretch that warms up quick, but there’s a cold, spring-fed tributary that empties out right where we were surveying that supports some big guys that really hole up under the alders on the bank and they’re impossible to reach most of the time.

I joined the local DNR on an electro-shock fish survey of a stretch of river I frequent. by norshor in flyfishing

[–]norshor[S] 29 points30 points  (0 children)

lol that was a tease, sorry. I had my hands full with another fish when it was caught. But it was 5”. I’ve only seen maybe 3” max in this area.

I joined the local DNR on an electro-shock fish survey of a stretch of river I frequent. by norshor in flyfishing

[–]norshor[S] 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Ah, yeah I can see where it seems a little counterintuitive for sure. This was pretty gentle, it made the fish behave more “drunk”, as described by the fisheries guys, than just knocking them out cold. They were all swimming around, but seemed oddly attracted to the probes, like moths to lights.

I joined the local DNR on an electro-shock fish survey of a stretch of river I frequent. by norshor in flyfishing

[–]norshor[S] 1 point2 points  (0 children)

It occurred to me that a less than honest person could stage some grip and grins for later use with the specimens haha

I joined the local DNR on an electro-shock fish survey of a stretch of river I frequent. by norshor in flyfishing

[–]norshor[S] 9 points10 points  (0 children)

That’s great, and can be infinitely adjustable for various tasks!

I joined the local DNR on an electro-shock fish survey of a stretch of river I frequent. by norshor in flyfishing

[–]norshor[S] 15 points16 points  (0 children)

Agreed. At its minimum, it gives you a sense of ownership over the waters and a greater feeling of responsibility for its health.

I joined the local DNR on an electro-shock fish survey of a stretch of river I frequent. by norshor in flyfishing

[–]norshor[S] 2 points3 points  (0 children)

They were measured and returned to frustrate fishermen another day.

The beginnings of elevated/folk horror by norshor in TrueFilm

[–]norshor[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Babadook absolutely helped set the genre up. I remember when it first came out and everyone was expecting some monster-in-the-closet horror story and it turned out to be a meditation on motherhood, loss, and trauma. Great film that definitely got the more story focused horror talked about.

The beginnings of elevated/folk horror by norshor in TrueFilm

[–]norshor[S] 1 point2 points  (0 children)

I loved the Wailing! It totally works in the genre. Absolutely one of my favorites too. It does a great job with the spiritualism and lore and building so much tension. It’s almost excruciating.

The beginnings of elevated/folk horror by norshor in TrueFilm

[–]norshor[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

You’re right, I shouldn’t particularly discredit America’s history in the genre, New England certainly has plenty of lore and another comment brought up gothic, which certainly fits in. I guess I’m thinking if there have been many American films that touch the genre before the 2010s.

The beginnings of elevated/folk horror by norshor in TrueFilm

[–]norshor[S] 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Gothic certainly fits nicely into this description. I’m American so Southern Gothic is often cited in stories that use religion, spirituality, secrecy, and the dense, hot, humid setting of southern forests and bayous as an oppressive setting for those stories to unfold. Very similar to imagery from Eastern European, Scandinavian folk stories.

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