Take the following as truth: Part of recognizing that Touch of Evil is a masterpiece means also recognizing that it's often suffocatingly unpleasant, and that Welles is working off his aggression for the vast, trash-movie audience that he hoped to attract.
Then the following statement: "Welles is working off his aggression by punching a punching bag." is true, false, or inconclusive?
Answer: Inconclusive