The film Good Night and Good Luck, directed by George Clooney was brought up in this weeks cultural and critical studies session with John Gihooly.
It has direct relationship to a proposed chapter in my dissertation discussing how some post-modern filmmakers use nostalgia and pastiche in their films. George Clooney uses a black and white effect throughout the duration of the movie giving reference to the 1950's when colour in films was rare. This is almost like a tribute to the history of film-making, it also interesting to see a film in this digital age competing against other 'CGI'/ 'Special Effect films.
Good Night, and Good Luck was nominated for 6 Oscars Another 21 wins and 59 nominations, relying on its powerful screenplay, narrative structure and intense storyline.
Considering the advanced technology available in the film industry, this film doesn't really make use of the technology available, nor rely on special effects. Storyline and narrative is therefore vital for it's groundbreaking "blockbuster" effect on society:
Robert Redford, The Academy Award winning American motion picture director, actor and producer states
"The technology available for film-making now is incredible, but I am a big believer that it's all in the story."
I nice way to back up my point in this post...
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