Filming is impressive - entirely improvised scenes and staging of the Mikato requires appreciation. Felt way too long and bloated. Improv expects humor but there’s little of it here. Scenes drag. Characters are interesting and eccentric. The Gilbert’s relationship and Mrs. Gilbert’s performance are the most powerful aspects of the story. Cinematography uses the sets and framing nicely. Reads like a dense biography. Might be interesting for people close to the story but didn’t grab me. Characters take a while to care about / identify with.
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Schindler's List 1993
Spielberg uses film to the fullest extent. Cuts to the heart of every scene with the camera. Dialogue assists, but doesn’t not drive the story. Black and white leverages the beauty of the sets. Blocking and use of space is terrific. Scenes have a lot of visual depth and every space/foot is used. Lots of energy injected with camera movement. Was surprised that editing is a bit choppy with noticeable inconsistencies between shots. Spielberg gives long shots to let the…
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Bicycle Thieves 1948
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Gutting. Feels like watching a man and his family being lead to death.
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Builds really strong tension throughout - especially in the beginning with “fake outs” when you think the bike will be stolen.
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Christmas in Connecticut 1945
Funny. Quick. Stanwyck is funny and quickly turns to real drama. Comedies have trouble merging gags and real drama, this movie does it well. Less clean cut than a Sturges film. Christmas setting is pleasant.
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