In Their Words — Sunday, April 14, 2013
I interpret my dreams one way and make a movie out of them and people see my movies and make them part of their dreams. —Steven Spielberg Continue reading In Their Words — Sunday, April 14, 2013
In Their Words — Saturday, April 13, 2013
To me, when cinematography is at its best, it is very close to the state of dreaming. You know, in any other art you can’t create a situation that is as close to dreaming. Think only of the time gap. … Continue reading In Their Words — Saturday, April 13, 2013
In Their Words — Friday, April 12, 2013
When I started making films, I wanted to make Frank Capra pictures. But I’ve never been able to make anything but these crazy, tough pictures. You are what you are. —John Cassavetes Continue reading In Their Words — Friday, April 12, 2013
In Their Words — Thursday, April 11, 2013
As filmmaker, I ask questions but don’t have answers. Movie making is a philosophical exploration. I invite the audience to come on the journey and discover what they think and feel. —David Cronenberg Continue reading In Their Words — Thursday, April 11, 2013
In Their Words — Wednesday, April 10, 2013
Each picture has some sort of rhythm which only the director can give it. He has to be like the captain of a ship. —Fritz Lang Continue reading In Their Words — Wednesday, April 10, 2013
ROOM 237
Watching movies is an enjoyable experience. Thinking about movies is illuminating. Writing about movies can be agonizing. And attempting to interpret movies is downright futile. Room 237 is an analysis of Stanley Kubrick’s horror masterpiece, The Shining (1980), divided into nine parts, each section … Continue reading ROOM 237
In Their Words — Tuesday, April 9, 2013
I’d be the first to admit I’m a damn good director. —Frank Capra Continue reading In Their Words — Tuesday, April 9, 2013
UPSTREAM COLOR
Upstream Color is a simple story of human connection that is complicated by deliberate nonsense. It is a movie that has a very impressive and unique voice but wants to hold the viewer at arm’s length, keeping them from connecting with … Continue reading UPSTREAM COLOR
In Their Words — Monday, April 8, 2013
When I go to the cinema, I’m often frustrated because I can guess exactly what is going to happen about ten minutes into the screening. So, when I’m working on a subject, I’m always looking for the element of surprise. … Continue reading In Their Words — Monday, April 8, 2013
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