In many ways it was difficult for me to watch the film from a technical point of view. All of the stylistic elements were so engaging that it became easy to lose myself in the experience.
Read moreMovie Inspiration: Labyrinth of Lies
Labyrinth of Lies (2014)
This film was both insightful & heartbreaking, and yet aesthetically pleasing to watch. I loved every minute of it!
Read moreThe Stanley Kubrick Experience
A few weeks ago I visited the Stanley Kubrick Exhibit at the Contemporary Jewish Museum in downtown San Francisco. I must confess that I didn’t know much about Kubrick’s work going in, which is why I decided to take this opportunity to finally dig deep into the work and life of this legendary filmmaker. Besides, what better way to learn about someone than by walking through a museum floor dedicated solely to their life’s work?
Read moreShort Film Inspiration: Paperman
Over the summer I took a Principles of Short Form writing class with a wonderful instructor named Tim Boxell. Over the course of seven weeks we watched various short films that were based on narrative storytelling. The films ranged from thirty seconds to twenty-five minutes long, but the purpose of the class was to learn how much information you can present to a viewer in a designated time frame.
Read moreFun Movie Fact: Edna 'E' Mode
Fun Movie Fact: The voice of character Edna E. Mode was brought to life by the one and only Brad Bird who directed the film The Incredibles (2004). Some of his other films include Ratatouille (2007) and Tomorrowland (2015).
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