Film is such an amazing medium; all the high (and low) arts can readily illuminate and educate us by speaking to our higher, better selves. But film can do it in such a striking way, far beyond the ability of theatre, painting, television, photography, dance and even music.
It’s visual, it’s aural — it’s filled with ideas both spoken and silent. It can boast a huge screen filled with imaginative images and if it’s lucky enough: a moving musical score, too.
I was fortunate to attend a private scr...
‘Miwuk’ is inspirational
By LES MARSDEN
Film is such an amazing medium; all the high (and low) arts can readily illuminate and educate us by speaking to our higher, better selves. But film can do it in such a striking way, far beyond the ability of theatre, painting, television, photography, dance and even music.
It’s visual, it’s aural — it’s filled with ideas both spoken and silent. It can boast a huge screen filled with imaginative images and if it’s lucky enough: a moving musical score, too.
I was fortunate to attend a private scr...