I came across this article from Collider which discusses the stunt work in RRR. This article resonated with me, because what struck me the most about RRR was its intense and suspenseful action sequenc...Read More
After watching the film and reading Bordwell and Thompson’s piece on “Do the Right Thing,” I am still left wondering what the “right thing” is. As the film criticism notes, it is a bit uncle...Read More
Although Holy Motors was unlike any film I’ve seen before, I did find it intriguing. Mr. Oscar travels from “appointment” to “appointment,” where he carries out a variety of interesting task...Read More
In this video, Peele discusses the overarching themes of Nope as well as his goals for the movie. He mentions the theme of human addiction to spectacle, and what happens when money becomes involved in...Read More
Sound is a very important aspect to film that oftentimes, viewers may overlook. I did not realize that the sound in films opens up a whole new array of choices for the director. Just like directors ma...Read More
What struck me deeply while watching Gravity was Cuarón’s masterful use of long takes. The opening scene of the film lasts 17 minutes, which is a relatively rare occurrence. This take opens with a ...Read More
I came across this article that further explains the cinematography in Portrait of a Lady on Fire. What resonated with me in the film was how Claire Mathon portrayed the tension between Héloïse and ...Read More