Ocean's 11 is a beautifully shot film. I've learn't a lot from his choices. Always very thoughtful.

You really nailed Ridley's one simple secret weapon which many filmmakers neglect.

I presume that's added grain?

The Scriptnotes podcast have a hilarious review of the update... http://johnaugust.com/2016/sometimes-you-need-a-montage

Fade In is only $50 for life.

Film festivals rarely seem to value creativity. I've probably watched a hundred shorts and maybe 4 were beautifully written and executed. Feel free to point me to good ones...

Exactly, I've never even noticed rolling shutter.