Ambient Sound: An Audible World
Director Akira Kurosawa once said, “The most exciting moment is the moment when I add the sound… At this moment, I tremble” (Bordwell,...
Amadeus (1984): Inspiration and Mediocrity
“I will speak for you, Father. I speak for all mediocrities in the world. I am their champion. I am their patron saint.” PRODUCTION AND...
Mean Streets (1973): Down These Mean Streets a Man Must Go
“You don’t make up for your sins in church. You do it in the streets. You do it at home. The rest is bullshit and you know it.” These are...
