Sunday, April 28, 2013
TRANSITIONS
Today's film was the NYTimes Critics' Pick documentary
which explores the revolutionary change in film making represented by the advent of digital processes.
Many directors. Quite a few film directors or cinematographers, weigh in on their own experiences.
The whole thing is very interesting. Informative. And a bit exciting as old timers face new technology and new timers face criticism for making fundamental changes to the art and science of making a simple movie.
The most interesting interviews are with the directors who have made award winning use of digital in their own work. James Cameron, Danny Boyle and Robert Rodriguez.
Old favorites show up to defend celluloid.
The moderator is Keanu Reeves, surprisingly knowledgable and skillful in interviewing the talking heads. His interest and energy provide continuity and life to what might have been a cold process.
Many many film clips are seen here. I saw things I did not really notice when I saw the actual film.
I am probably a better viewer now than I might have been before.
I would gladly see this again so it is a 4 out of Netflix5.
Labels: films
