December 14, 2013 • 37 mins
Special guest Gareth Higgins, the author of Cinematic States, joins Andrew and Monica to discuss what makes Dallas Buyers Club so much better than it could have been. In what ways is the film restrained? How is it different from films that aim to elicit a cathartic emotional response? What single type of shot reveals that the director knows what he's doing?
SHOW NOTES:
0:22 - Intro
6:16 - Gareth's overall thoughts on Dallas Buyers Club
8:43 - Staying restrained, avoiding cathartic tears
15:42 - How to tell when a director knows what he's doing
21:10 - Real, gradual change
27:23 - The value of award ceremonies
34:53 - Show close
DON'T FORGET: You can contact the show by emailing cinemafix@filmgeekradio.com or leaving a voicemail at 336-793-2509. Thanks for listening!
SHOW NOTES:
0:22 - Intro
6:16 - Gareth's overall thoughts on Dallas Buyers Club
8:43 - Staying restrained, avoiding cathartic tears
15:42 - How to tell when a director knows what he's doing
21:10 - Real, gradual change
27:23 - The value of award ceremonies
34:53 - Show close
DON'T FORGET: You can contact the show by emailing cinemafix@filmgeekradio.com or leaving a voicemail at 336-793-2509. Thanks for listening!
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