RE: Visiting Arrival for the second time - and being just as impressed as the first time
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I remember you mentioning this movie when we talked about Dune.
Every scene has purpose. Every line of dialogue is intentional. Each shot is interesting and poignant. It's a crescendo of a cymbal that resonates on and on.
Exactly. Although he takes his time to show what he want to show - everting has a meaning.
Denis Villeneuve is indeed amazing director. He has great eye for casting too. I love his focus on sound and silence, the wide shots and how he allows the viewer to relax and appreciate not only the beauty of the image portrayed, but gives time to reflect on the story in itself. You are not assaulted by CGI, everything is tasteful and harmonious.
Most importantly, he believes in the viewer. He believes in its attentiveness and intelligence. It seems to me that this value in directors has almost disappeared.
You said it better than I. It's like the comedian pausing for laughter after a joke instead of continuing to ramble. Probably the only difference between a comedy man and a homeless guy shaking their fist at the sky.
The comparison with comedy is madly apt - it is all about timing. If punch line is to late - never works.
That's why they do that thing with the drum, right? What if a drumstick is missing?
Then they have to improvise obviously :D But it will never work that well:)