What if each decision and turning point we chose created alternative universes that ran parallel with reality? “Everything Everywhere All at Once” imagines the world we would land in, and good gracious, it is a bizarre and exciting experience! This action-packed comedic drama blows your mind not only with the complex story, but also with its style, sets, colors, and different visual approaches to each of the worlds created. In this article, director of photography Larkin Seiple shares some memories from the shooting process and de-veils creative decisions in the cinematography of Everything Everywhere All at Once. The film follows the story of the stressed-out launderette owner, Evelyn, who has a seemingly mundane life until she discovers that only she can save the world. And then it starts: hopping through parallel universes, battles with the greatest evil, and glimpses of lives she could have led. “Everything Everywhere All at Once” leads this year’s Oscar race with 11 nominations, including best picture, original screenplay, editing, and actors’ performances. The effort behind it is visible even with an unaided eye, and it may seem like they had all the sources that they needed to achieve such an incredible result. Turns out, they didn’t. In the ASC clubhouse conversation, Larkin Seiple talks not only about the ideas and technical details of the film but also about the struggles and challenges along the way. We picked some of the most unusual ones below. You can watch the whole conversation on MZed.com. The creative approach...
Published By: CineD - Monday, 6 March, 2023