Tag: director

  • Even Stanley Kubrick wasn’t THAT good

    Even Stanley Kubrick wasn’t THAT good

    I love films with subtext. The best movies have both an engaging plot and something deeper to say, beneath the surface. Carefully-chosen camera angles, judicious prop placement, and even purposeful color grading can either underscore or undermine the main storytelling thrust. A movie with such semiotic depth blurs the line between artist intent and audience…