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The Bigger Picture: Sound Appreciation
Most people probably realize how important sound is to movies. In filmmaking, audio and visuals have at the very least a 50/50 relationship, though I might argue that audio bears even more importance. I
Read More »The Bigger Picture: Gettin’ Hitched
I’ve been watching a lot of Alfred Hitchcock’s work lately. When searching for a new project, I tend to immerse myself in that which I wish to imitate. I have quite a task ahead
Read More »The Bigger Picture: The Big Three, Part Two
Last week I began a three-part series about the three biggest movie taboos, at least in American cinema — the things we seem to often have both a disdain for and a sick fetishistic
Read More »The Bigger Picture: The Big Three, Part One
If you read this column last week, you might think from reading the headline that I’ve decided to only discuss the economic situation. In truth, I’m not referencing the “big three” U.S. automakers, but
Read More »The Bigger Picture: The Internet is Over(rated)
The Internet has spawned an explosion of opinion and independent thought. Movies I once thought were untouchable I now find have their own critics. While the Web has also coined new terms and brought
Read More »The Bigger Picture: In Glorious 3D!
It is a time of economic turmoil. The markets are going berserk; reacting like the headless chickens we already knew them to be. Our nation faces numerous crises both domestically and overseas. And all
Read More »The Bigger Picture: Earnest Goes to the Movies
I recently had the pleasure of watching Darren Aronofsky’s film The Wrestler. This was after I wrote my Oscar tirade, though the experience I had in that film has only added to my furor.
Read More »The Bigger Picture: Hook, Line, and Sinker
Awards season. I don’t much care for this time of year. Sure, all the good movies get released around this time, but there’s something that overtakes Hollywood this time of year that really bothers
Read More »The Bigger Picture: Lies and Manipulation
The camera lies to you. Sure, that idea goes against everything you were raised to believe. Court cases often rely on photographic or videotaped evidence to prove guilt or innocence. Newspapers employ teams of
Read More »The Bigger Picture: Substantive Style
It’s nearly impossible to watch a summer movie these days without sitting through camera movements that make you wish you’d brought Dramamine. There is a reason that use of these camera movements has become
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