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kingdazy t1_j65zg7b wrote

Reply to comment by pickledsoylentgreen in Black Summer by pickledsoylentgreen

While I am rarely able to enjoy an argento/giallo styled film all the way through, all of my cinematography/director/film buddies love that shit. (though, I do love Lady Vengeance, and generally South Korean cinema)

But! As far as a well framed, long, still shot goes? I can totally get that. As an example: one of my favorite parts of one of my favorite films is the chapter breaks in Breaking The Waves by Lars Von Trier, done as a counterpoint to the Dogme 95-handheld style of the rest of the film. Quiet, still, expansive, landscapes, slight movement in the weather. Yum.

But again, I can also appreciate a long, uncut shot of action. Long single takes (esp moving from one environment to another, the more the better) are an art form of their own.

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pickledsoylentgreen OP t1_j660gv6 wrote

I totally get not liking giallo, haha. Nah, thanks for taking the time to explain why you dig it. I can also acknowledge that there is a ton of talent involved in those action shots, from all parties. It just doesn't do it for me personally.

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kingdazy t1_j66267e wrote

Love it when a reddit discussion turns into "hey, I can respect that opinion", "me too, have a nice day" haha

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