What is a movie supposed to look like? Our relationship with cinema has been in flux since the Lumiere brothers pointed a camera at a train and let the film roll. Across the 20th and into the 21st centuries, human beings have come to define life moments and explain complex concepts through the power of the moving image. Movies tell us about love, life, happiness, social justice, and morality the same way novels and books informed those who came before them. But as technology raced alongside cinema, we saw the concepts in film translate to television, streaming, YouTube, video games, and every other visual medium we've created. This changed and possibly distorted what it means to be "cinematic." Check out this video essay from Patrick (H) Willems and let's talk after the jump. What Does "Cinematic" Mean Anymore? When we're talking about movies (and cinematic TV), we're talking about a visual medium. Unlike plays or novels, the cinema can take you somewhere and show you something. Read More...
Published By: NoFilmSchool - Friday, 10 September, 2021