Tag: nicolas winding refn
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Excess and the Feminine Body in ‘The Neon Demon’
*CW: mentions of murder, attempted rape, necrophilia and cannibalism* In the opening shot of The Neon Demon, Elle Fanning’s character, Jesse, is sprawled onto a metallic-coloured sofa, her face adorned with multicoloured crystals, her eyes wide open and tributaries of blood cascading down her arm. Her throat is torn and mouth agape in shock. From…
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The horror of ageing in Nicolas Winding-Refn’s The Neon Demon
“Who wants sour milk when you can get fresh meat?”. This line bitterly spat out by jealous model Sarah encapsulates The Neon Demon’s (Dir. Nicolas Winding Refn) mantra. In a world where youth equals beauty, The Neon Demon exposes the ugly side of the fashion industry. 16 year old Jesse, moves to Los Angeles with…