I read this essay on film where the author talks about the fun of movies, particularly the trashy ones. She says that trash doesnt belong to the academic tradition and that’s part of the fun of trash- that you know (or should know) that you don’t have to take it seriously; that it was never meant to be any more than frivolous and trifling and entertaining.
A mindless, yet mind-blowing adventure, Watchmen achieved just that and a whole lot more. It bothered me alright .,and I was glad
