What adds to the spice of this comment is the fact that Ellroy and Fincher are currently developing a show for HBO together. What adds to my intrigue with the criticism is the fact that I generally love Fincher's films precisely for their performances. Similar criticism about the supposed stiltedness of performances was raised just recently by a few critics of "Gone Girl". Once again, I cannot really follow, as to me performances in Fincher films stand out for their richness in texture and nuanced moments.
What do you guys think?
Here's the full piece
http://blogs.indiewire.com/...
David Fincher and Brad Pitt on Fight Club
ReplyDeleteCould not agree with you more, and I'm glad to see you say that about the performances. I always say that I think that's Fincher's greatest strength: the amazing performances he gets out of each actor he works with. So much attention is paid to his visuals and his style, and rightfully so, but to me his real magic is bringing the best out of the actors.
ReplyDeleteAlso, Ellroy's comments are nuts.
Matt
Chinatown Commentary Track with Robert Towne and David Fincher
ReplyDeleteAmerican Cinematographer: Gone Girl
ReplyDeleteNice find Phil. I somehow feel that Cronenweth is not getting the praise he should, for his work on this movie. Especially for the scenes with Rosamund. He made her look so stunning (or ugly ;) ) I was amazed all the time :P I can't wait for the blu-ray, I will freezeframe every shot :)
DeletePS. Where the hell are the VFX breakdowns from this movie?! Youtube should be full of them by now ;)
Trent Reznor and Atticus Ross' Keynote Q&A at the Billboard/Hollywood Reporter Film & TV Conference
ReplyDeleteThe discussion focuses on their work on the score for David Fincher's 'Gone Girl,' Reznor's work with Nine Inch Nails and more.
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Kirk Baxter, ACE, leads edit of “Gone Girl,” latest box office hit for David Fincher
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Nov 06, 2014
Adobe, Blogs, Premiere Pro
Hey, guys. A link to read and download the Gone Girl shooting script. Enjoy.
ReplyDeletehttp://gointothestory.blcklst.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/11/GoneGirl_Final_Shooting_Script.pdf
Awesome. I had whatever version had leaked before but nice to have the "official" version.
DeleteI better grab it now, before it wins the Oscar ;) Thanks Torrance.
DeletePeter Mavromates helps orchestrate new workflow for Fincher’s “Gone Girl”
ReplyDeleteBen Affleck's HFA acceptance speech. Haha :)
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Editors Reflect On Their Collaborations With David Fincher On "Gone Girl," Morten Tyldum On "The Imitation Game"
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Los Angeles
Shoot
Nov. 13, 2014
Casting David Fincher: An Interview with Laray Mayfield
November 14th, 2014 | Posted by Matthew Sorrento
Film International
DP/30: Gone Girl, Trent Reznor
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Published on Nov 20, 2014
After a long, illustrious (and continuing) career as the leader of Nine Inch Nails, Trent Reznor was ready for a new challenge... and fortune brought him to David Fincher. Three movies later, the rest is movie history.
Shot in Los Angeles, November 2014
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For Gillian Flynn, 'Gone Girl' script began with wrestling a 'monster'
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Los Angeles Times, The Envelope
November 20, 2014
Blu-ray comes out January 13th with a David Fincher audio commentary "and more..." (hopefully a David Prior BTS documentary).
ReplyDeletehttp://www.blu-ray.com/news/?id=15532
house of cards - season 3 teaser http://collider.com/house-of-cards-season-3-trailer-premiere-date/
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