Spotlight #12
Another Sunday, another Spotlight. Agnieszka Holland, Mulan and Elsa - what do they have in common? They are all part of today’s Spotlight, so let's dig into it and you will see.
This Week's Bullets
- Netflix is trying a scheduled program called Direct in France
- Directors were complaining to Nolan about his sound design in Tenet and he's shocked by "how conservative people are when it comes to sound"
- David Fincher makes Netflix his home for the next 4 years
- Home Alone director Chris Columbus says "Rebooting a film with such longevity is a waste of time"
This Week's Curated Articles
Agnieszka Holland Joins Polish Protesters to Tell Government to 'Get The F- Out'
Poland is going through tough times lately because of the near-total abortion ban acompanied by huge demonstrations. Agnieszka Holland as many other artists and public figures joined the protest and spoke out loud about her opinion and she let it all hang out. You go, girl!
'Charlatan' Cinematographer Martin Strba on Why More Is Less
And speaking about Agnieszka Holland, we have here an interview with the cinematographer of the movie Charlatan - Martin Štrba. He's speaking about the camera he uses, the amount of natural light, handheld shots and why more is less. Focus on this part, guys.
'Mulan' PVOD Success Paves the Way for More 'Premier Access' Rollouts on Disney+
We informed you when a remake of Mulan was about to premiere in the virtual space and how this movie might determine the new path of film distribution. So, the discussion is opening up once again with new titles coming to release and the question pointing to Disney from different directions is – was it a fruitful decision? Disney claims a big yes.
Breaking the 4th Wall: This Storytelling Tool's History and How to Use It
A general rule of filmmaking is we want the audience to forget they are just viewers, right? We want them to feel like they're part of the action. Breaking the 4th wall flips this idea on it's head – it reminds the audience they are just observing. It's important to remember it's a different technique than narration. Narrators do not address the medium or break conventions. But enough of that – dive into the article to learn more.
PS: It (breaking the wall) works better if you got a charismatic character – like in Deadpool, The Wolf of the Wall Street, Fleabag, Fight Club.
This Weeks's Recommendation
The Full Roundtables, Close Up with The Hollywood Reporter
If there was only one channel, or more specifically one playlist I could recommend, it would definitely be a THR's Roundtables & Close Up. Such names in one place, exchanging ideas, experiences and insights – you can soak up so much knowledge from it. Leverage that and carve yourself an hour each week, and I guarantee you you won't be disappointed.
This Week's Trailer
Inside Pixar | Official Trailer | Disney+
Have you ever wondered how charming Elsa or a whole family of The Incredibles came to life? Now you have a chance to uncover the interesting making-of-animated-movies’ world. Disney+ revealed extraordinary series full of interviews and other catchy stuff, which you want to see. Every instalment has its own topic and you can really taste each part of the production - started in mind, ended on the screen.