Through the Looking Glass

A blog where I try to connect film, art, and cinematography and maybe discover some meaning in the mix

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And their main takeaways
59 implied HN points 31 Mar 24
  1. Impressionism in art focused on naturalistic subjects and emphasized zooming out to fully appreciate the details, similar to how some movies can be understood.
  2. The movies 'Aftersun' and 'Babylon' exemplify the Impressionistic style by portraying real-life themes and requiring viewers to watch the whole film to grasp the intended message.
  3. Movies like 'In the Mood for Love' and 'Momento' may also demonstrate this unique connection between art and film, inviting further exploration.
139 implied HN points 29 Oct 23
  1. Life is about reframing your view of a meaningful life and learning to escape the hedonic treadmill.
  2. It's important to live true to your values, find peace within yourself, and avoid self-bullshit to lead a fulfilled life.
  3. Success doesn't always mean constant hustle; finding contentment in ordinary life and being true to yourself is valuable.
99 implied HN points 04 Jun 23
  1. Cinema is evolving as an art form, facing challenges with the rise of streaming services and the dilution of visual culture to 'content'.
  2. Auteurs like Martin Scorsese and Susan Sontag criticize the current state of cinema, pointing out the shift from art to transactional 'content'.
  3. The blurring line between cinema and visual content, technological advancements, and changing viewing habits are impacting how we consume and appreciate movies, sparking a need to rediscover the joy and art of cinema.
99 implied HN points 14 Feb 23
  1. Chiaroscuro, originating from Caravaggio, brings depth and mood through contrasts between light and dark in visual art like painting and cinema.
  2. Modern cinema, influenced by chiaroscuro, uses lighting to color the mood of scenes and convey emotions or hints to viewers.
  3. Directors like Snyder and Fincher incorporate chiaroscuro in their works to amplify the tone and emotions, emphasizing gritty realism.
59 implied HN points 26 Mar 23
  1. Francis Ford Coppola's films like The Godfather and Apocalypse Now are considered evergreen classics that transcend time and space.
  2. Coppola is known for taking risks in storytelling and production, such as personally funding portions of Apocalypse Now.
  3. Midpoints in Coppola's films, like the pivotal restaurant scene in The Godfather, mark radical shifts in characters' perspectives and drive the narrative forward.
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0 implied HN points 07 Jan 23
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  2. The newsletter title is 'Through the Looking Glass.'
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