Word: timedance
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Chaplin still feels that a movie camera should photograph the action in front of it, and do nothing else. Consequently, his camera almost never moves, and the compositions, not always pleasing in themselves, are purely functional. If he cuts to an off-balance full shot of a room, with Brando...
Director Arnold and his cast have overcome most of these obstacles. Arnold's blocking is graceful and he has staged all but the biggest numbers with finesse. The three sailors on leave who bring such simplicity to the Big City that they make it seem cozy are convincingly naive without...
Thoroughly Modern Millie must be seen . . . to be believed. Its script is low camp; its direction, by George Hill, lacks not only credibility but competence; its editing is both ill timed and ill-executed (employing grisly cutting devices like zig-zags and eyeopeners); its acting, with a few not terribly...
"When I was ready, I crouched at the goal line in my track shoes and sweat pants. He stood at the 40 and started his watch at my first movement. When I trotted back I saw a surprised look on his face. 'Was I really that slow?' I asked. 'You...
"I Squeak Cheerfulness." Sir Michael, Rachel and Corin are, of course, delighted with the girls' success, but no more than the girls themselves. Each one seems genuinely to hope that the other will win the Oscar, but neither is the sort to grump for long if someone else gets it...