Greta-- thanks!
That sounds about right. I remember hitting my head against the keyboard as I reedited my first film a few years back, looking at every dumb thing I did.
Three films that are defined by the setting: Se7en: Once you accept the dystopian hellhole they live in, any horror is possible. Lawrence of Arabia: the power and magnificence of the setting underscores the protagonists personal identity crisis. The Room: you spend the whole film wondering what room they are referring to.
Lovely. I'm torn between whether I enjoy ones that are symmetrical or ones that contrast. Probably the latter. With the social network winning out for its juxtaposition of close human interaction vs. isolation behind a keyboard.
The cut to HAL's unfaltering, ever-processing eye in "2001" is probably my favorite "oh f**k" moment. I remember seeing it for the first time in a 70mm print and sinking in my seat.
I would have never thought to break down "The Fugitive" for this technique. More appreciation for that movie. Thanks for a great post!
Really agree with number 2 on all things in life. Planning makes throwing out the plan doable.
But yeah, so glad to hear from female cinematographers, or women in field at all. Will pass stuff like this onto my daughters when they grow up.