I loved this piece so much. I could read a thousand of these. So I hope you will write many more. So illuminating for someone like me (with absolutely no idea how scenes are filmed) to hear the processes that make the magic.
Nope, not stating the obvious at all. Not even a little. I (and I’m sure many others) know nothing about the mechanics and process of filmmaking. It’s fascinating.
I really appreciate you sharing so much of your film magic perspectives! Although we are not filmmakers my husband and I direct and produce our own videos of my magic and his music. We will launch our work on a new website -probably early this spring once we have enough content.
You’re a poser always worth reading and I appreciate them. Thank you again Remy have a beautiful day! 💖✨
Remy, great breakdown of the scene, especially about that first movement of the camera as the groom started throwing up, I never caught that before. I watched Wild Tales for the third time a few months ago and this is by far my favorite of the five stories. That moment when the bride loses it, when all else disappears and you're left with this black hole in your chest that wants to devour the world was just so... real. Amazing piece of cinema all around.
By the way, what would be a good way to send you scenes for analysis? Thanks!
What a coincidence! Earlier this week I was reminded of this movie, which I’d enjoyed greatly when I saw it a few years ago, but I couldn’t for the life of me remember its name.
Argentinian cinema is great overall. I also love The Secret in Their Eyes (El secreto de sus ojos) — one of my all-time-favourites — and Son of the Bride (El hijo de la novia).
I really like Puccini’s Tosca the Italians have such remarkable expressions… I mean not just their words but their faces and hand gestures. Just don't try an argument with an Italian woman;)
Thanks for your analysis. It takes me back to my time in film school. We loved taking scenes apart. What I thought was that the shots were intuitive (and planned) and the analysis was an exercise for others after the production was complete. There I learned the power of the actor's performance. Nothing would empty a theatre faster than awful acting. In this clip with a less capable actress, this scene would be unbearable. Kudos to the actress and director.
I read this before I watched it and for such a short scene you digested so much out of it! Really enjoy breakdowns of scenes like this, helps us appreciate the choice of shots, cuts and acting more!
Thanks for this enlighten post Remy. The scene is sp powerful and full so charged with emotion that any attempt to explain it would risk spoiling the scene itself. Yet you managed to do it in a way that made the scene even stronger. Thank you
I loved this piece so much. I could read a thousand of these. So I hope you will write many more. So illuminating for someone like me (with absolutely no idea how scenes are filmed) to hear the processes that make the magic.
Thanks, it’s good to know. I always feel like I’m stating the obvious when I write these, somehow 😅
Nope, not stating the obvious at all. Not even a little. I (and I’m sure many others) know nothing about the mechanics and process of filmmaking. It’s fascinating.
I really appreciate you sharing so much of your film magic perspectives! Although we are not filmmakers my husband and I direct and produce our own videos of my magic and his music. We will launch our work on a new website -probably early this spring once we have enough content.
You’re a poser always worth reading and I appreciate them. Thank you again Remy have a beautiful day! 💖✨
Thanks Charlotte :)
Remy, great breakdown of the scene, especially about that first movement of the camera as the groom started throwing up, I never caught that before. I watched Wild Tales for the third time a few months ago and this is by far my favorite of the five stories. That moment when the bride loses it, when all else disappears and you're left with this black hole in your chest that wants to devour the world was just so... real. Amazing piece of cinema all around.
By the way, what would be a good way to send you scenes for analysis? Thanks!
Hey Dimitar! Yes, it's such a great film. Feel free to email me anything directly there remybazerque@substack.com :)
Thank you, Remy, appreciate it!
What a coincidence! Earlier this week I was reminded of this movie, which I’d enjoyed greatly when I saw it a few years ago, but I couldn’t for the life of me remember its name.
Argentinian cinema is great overall. I also love The Secret in Their Eyes (El secreto de sus ojos) — one of my all-time-favourites — and Son of the Bride (El hijo de la novia).
I really like Puccini’s Tosca the Italians have such remarkable expressions… I mean not just their words but their faces and hand gestures. Just don't try an argument with an Italian woman;)
I have lived in flatshare with 3 italian girls for like five years haha -- I know
No doubt you learn quick 🌟
Thanks for your analysis. It takes me back to my time in film school. We loved taking scenes apart. What I thought was that the shots were intuitive (and planned) and the analysis was an exercise for others after the production was complete. There I learned the power of the actor's performance. Nothing would empty a theatre faster than awful acting. In this clip with a less capable actress, this scene would be unbearable. Kudos to the actress and director.
This film is so awesome! I saw it at Sundance and couldn’t wait to share it with everyone.
I read this before I watched it and for such a short scene you digested so much out of it! Really enjoy breakdowns of scenes like this, helps us appreciate the choice of shots, cuts and acting more!
This is an exquisite piece of work--both the scene and the breakdown!
Thanks for this enlighten post Remy. The scene is sp powerful and full so charged with emotion that any attempt to explain it would risk spoiling the scene itself. Yet you managed to do it in a way that made the scene even stronger. Thank you