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Paddington 2014
Someone owes Wes Anderson some serious stylistic royalty credits.
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Black Rain 1989
Some stunning shots in this with definite Blade Runner sequel vibes: atmospheric smelting plants, fish markets lit with bare bulbs, hoards of commuting cyclists shot on a long lens. Shame about the plot being a little half-baked, but bad boy Mike Douglas is always fun to see.
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Fish Tank 2009
One of the most masterfully photographed realist films of all time? The overcranked shots in particular are extremely skillfully edited. Safe to say that Robbie Ryan knows his way around an arriflex. Watch this on the biggest screen you have access to in its glorious 1.33:1 aspect ratio
Andrea Arnold creates an unparalleled sense of interiority with this work. Her instincts are masterful. She doesn’t fuck around or waste the audience’s time. Every piece is an essential building block to the intended effect.
I also adore the geography
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