Definately a great movie to watch for the composition. I remember noticing on a recent re-viewing how shots with Andy in them have a lot of space around him, showing not only his isolation from the othera but his desire for freedom, but after his last chance of being re-tried is literary shot, we see him sitting against a wall, and the wall is taking up a good 3/4 of the frame, creating a very claustrophobic feel to the tragedy.
Oh, another bit that just dawned on me. In the scene were Andy is sitting against the wall, Red kicks a soapstone against the wall. Soapstone is what Andy was using to carve his chess set. By backing that stone into a corner, it is another symbol of defeat, that "the game" is over.
What an insight of the scene! I haven't seen it for a while but I remember that particular scene. I'll make sure to pay better attention next time. Thank you for sharing these, Erik! Glad to hear from you.
cool studies! one of my favorite films! man, now i want to watch it again. :)
ReplyDeleteThanks, Davin! Yes, one of the best films everrrr! Glad I could suggest people to watch it again... ;)
ReplyDeleteDefinately a great movie to watch for the composition. I remember noticing on a recent re-viewing how shots with Andy in them have a lot of space around him, showing not only his isolation from the othera but his desire for freedom, but after his last chance of being re-tried is literary shot, we see him sitting against a wall, and the wall is taking up a good 3/4 of the frame, creating a very claustrophobic feel to the tragedy.
ReplyDeleteWow, thanks a lot for sharing those knowledge and what you noticed, Erik! :) Hope all is well with you!!
ReplyDeleteOh, another bit that just dawned on me. In the scene were Andy is sitting against the wall, Red kicks a soapstone against the wall. Soapstone is what Andy was using to carve his chess set. By backing that stone into a corner, it is another symbol of defeat, that "the game" is over.
ReplyDeleteI'm doing alright. Thanks for asking.
What an insight of the scene! I haven't seen it for a while but I remember that particular scene. I'll make sure to pay better attention next time.
ReplyDeleteThank you for sharing these, Erik! Glad to hear from you.