Let's get social: Networking frames - scanners
So often people don't quite understand when I'll go on and on about a particular film I like.
Sometimes it can be something intangible - some connection to the film I have on a personal level that others may not share.
Other times, my appreciation is born out of a deliberate attempt by a gifted filmmaker (in this case, the ridiculously talented David Fincher) to infuse his/her film with subtle elements that add to the narrative and give the film a depth that resonates long after you finish watching it.
My favorite film of the past 6 months has been "The Social Netowrk," a film that could be easily dismissed by some as too "talky" or a movie where "not much happens."
But the film is alive with interesting characters and whip-smart dialog, courtesy of the brilliant writer Aaron Sorkin, who also created TV's The West Wing.
And two other more subtle elements are the soundtrack/score, which very deservedly won an Academy Award, and the editing, which did not.
The above article also highlights the framing and camera angle and set up choices that make the film more than just two people talking in a room.
Give it a read if you want to more fully appreciate a stellar film.
-Jason
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