One of the first aspects of Portrait of a Lady on Fire that caught my attention was how vibrant the colors were in the film. Psychologically, humans are more likely to remember their memories to be mo...Read More
Told as a memory which explains the backstory of one of Marianne’s paintings, art serves a critical role in the narrative of the film. Cinematography is used throughout Portrait of a Lady On Fire to...Read More
To me what really stands out about Portrait of a Lady on Fire is the director’s focus on the female gaze. There are barely any men in the entire film, and those that are, have roles like the rowboat...Read More
“Mise-en-Scène”When we look at this term for the first time, we can notice that it doesn’t quite seem like an English word. In fact, “Mise-en-Scène” is a French word th...Read More
Portrait of a Lady on Fire is a masterclass on how to film a queer romance movie. I’ve seen many other great films like it, but none with the same attention to detail and commitment to its heartbrea...Read More
Claire Mathon AFC on Portrait of a Lady on Fire In an article by Red.com, french cinematographer Claire Mathon gives us an insight into filming Portrait of a Lady on Fire and the behind-the-scenes of ...Read More
Article: https://thebestfckingyearsofyourlife.substack.com/p/the-exquisite-loneliness-of-the-grand In The Grand Budapest Hotel, the eponymous hotel acts as an extravagant retirement home. At the onset...Read More
In film you can name just about a million different ways color can be utilized. Some films use it to distinguish characters, some films use it to distinguish setting, some films use it to engage the v...Read More
Mise-en-scene deals with the elements that are displayed on screen. Background, props, acting, staging, and lighting all play a vital role in providing the viewer context for what is currently happeni...Read More