[Genteel Death]

Originally Posted by atsonicpark

Re: films, there are auteurs and then there are studio men. Look at DePalma's more personal films, and his more "studio" type films (Mission: Impossible). There's plenty of artistry in his camera movements and editing choices, though I don't think $100,000,000 films are "artistic". But DePalma is definitely an artist, as are Ozu, Jost, Godard, Kitano, etc. -- basically, directors who live and die for their films, and are usually not very financially successful. But very very few directors are auteurs and display any artistic flourishes in getting their films made. Most films are made for money -- the films made for the love of making a film, ie films that are a bit more personal, demand a respect for their artistry. Maybe "movies" aren't an "art form", but if they're not, then novels/painters/video games/music/etc aren't art forms, since it can be argued that all of that stuff is just for money, and just manfuactured. And, hell, most of it is. But there are real artists doing personal and brilliant art, too.

NOTE: Steve Albini's favorite film of all time is "Used Cars", which is one of the best comedies ever!

 

Amazing film.

Like his words mean anything. Of course moving images are as much art as anything to do with creativity. I feel almost stupid writing this, if it wasn't for the fact that I am blessed with such a pretty face that is a work of art itself.