This week Hell of a Picture is making a u-turn. Wait, should it be “an u-turn”? It starts with a vowel but it definitely doesn’t sound right. Anyway, however you say it, we decided to revisit an idea we had a few weeks ago and talk about the Chinese historical epic, Hero. The guys consider the source as they examine the movie as a piece of propaganda, albeit a stunning one. They praise the film’s use of colour for its beauty and utility, talk about their favourite fights and shots, and wonder about separating the medium and the message.

So, Machiavelli, Mao, and McLuhan all walk into a tea house...Sorry, there’s no punchline. But there is a rousing, quasi-academic discussion on the subject…this week on Hell of a Picture.