The main point that I took away from Artaud was that what cinema depicts is an exact reflection of what is at the heart of our human condition -- Love, violence, crime, and madness. Artaud states that theater is something that connects with our sensibility and that It is "Unforgettable soul therapy." when done right. Artaud proposes that we reinstate theater but with an appeal to the senses first and foremost. But isn't that the current state of cinema today? -- a show that connects with the senses of the masses (which only ever really turns out to be of sight, and sound.) I understand what Artaud is ultimately striving for, but for me at least, I wasn't able to see the full scope of his game plan on how the senses were to be challenged. This lead me to wonder... What if an appeal of smell or touch were added to the atmosphere of theater? A much more engaging and original viewing experience would be created!
Artaud suggests that there is a great deal of poetry locked up in us all -- even as we trample over ourselves in our chaotic world. Poetry is the missing ingredient that needs to be engaged once more! Maybe this was Artaud's way to differentiate theater from cinema.
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