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Cinema is an Art.

A collection of 3 posts
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Up on my sweet-smelling soapbox

Soap A makes your hands smell fruity and fresh. Soap B has no scent at all. Which one makes your hands cleaner? And what does this have to do with movies?
30 Mar 2015 1 min read
On Movies & Media

Alfonso Cuarón: "Narrative is the Poison of Cinema"

Children of Men drops you smack dab in the middle of an apocalypse. You'd better be ready. Alfonso Cuarón isn't interested in explaining everything to the audience. He wants us to struggle to get our bearings. The work of understanding is what makes art an experience
19 Dec 2006 1 min read
On Movies & Media

Alfonso Cuarón: "Narrative is the Poison of Cinema"

Children of Men drops you smack dab in the middle of an apocalypse. You'd better be ready. Alfonso Cuarón isn't interested in explaining everything to the audience. He wants us to struggle to get our bearings. The work of understanding is what makes art an experience
19 Dec 2006 1 min read
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