Violence is one of the most fun things to watch. Votes: 1
Personally, I don't like watching violence. I'd much rather see more skin. Votes: 1
I've written films that are violent. I'm not big on sitting and watching violence. Votes: 1
Football is controlled violence, but it is violence, which people have loved to watch since the gladiatorial contests in ancient Rome. Votes: 1
We really are creatures of a violent world, biologically speaking - watching violence and learning about it is one of our cognitive drives. Votes: 1
I believe there are more films that involve love and forgiveness than violence, but they often seem fake and are almost embarrassing to watch. Votes: 1
A movie with nothing but violence is not a good movie. But one that is actually entertaining around the horror is one that people will remember and watch again and again. Votes: 1
We used to flock to watch gladiators, public torture and executions. In more recent times, our appetite for mortal violence has been sublimated in sports, photorealistic video games, film and literature. Votes: 1
I have to admit that when I watch a movie in which there is no moral context for the violence - I find that offensive. I think that's potentially damaging to society. Votes: 1
Nothing gets us down more than watching violence on television or reading about war and brutality in the newspaper. The truth is, there's a massive reduction in the amount of violence around the world. Votes: 1
You might hear people decry the loss of privacy in today's world, but radical transparency is dramatically reducing violence everywhere. Most violent things happen in the dark when no one's watching, whether it's an oppressive dictator or someone causing violence in the inner city. Votes: 1
As parents, can we counter the effect of television violence? One worrying feature in Britain is that so many TV sets are in a child's bedroom; this means that the mediating effect of watching with a parent, the ability to discuss and interpret what has been seen, is lost. Votes: 1
When I first envisioned 'Funny Games' in the mid-1990s, it was my intention to have an American audience watch the movie. It is a reaction to a certain American cinema, its violence, its naivety, the way American cinema toys with human beings. In many American films, violence is made consumable. Votes: 1
I don't want to be embarrassed when I go to see something on the screen. I don't want to listen to foul language, watch a lot of violence or see something immoral. I prefer stories with sensitivity and family values; films that strive to lift you up to a higher place in life. Votes: 1
I do find violence entertaining, but that doesn't make me a bad person. I grew up watching all these action films when I was a kid. My dad would bring back 'Rambo' and whatever, and we'd watch it together. It's not affected me in any way other than I just appreciate the entertainment value of violence on film. Votes: 1
I was watching the Danish version of 'The Killing' when I got the audition for 'The Fall,' and I loved it; it was so original. I approached 'The Fall' with that in mind. I'd no problem with the violence - it was very clear from the script how horrifying the crimes were and that had to be shown, without going to extremes. Votes: 1
Soccer just couldn't satisfy my thirst for watching violence up close. Votes: 0
People are sort of numb to watching violence, but sexual activity is still as strong as it ever was in terms of generating response. Votes: 0
She wildly burned for the one she loved and he stood there watching, hoping he too would catch a blaze from the violence stirring in her heart. Votes: 0
Violence is the last refuge of the incompetent. Votes: 10 Isaac Asimov
Watching movies is my one distraction. Votes: 3 Marilyn Manson