
Movie Mindset Bonus: Hundreds of Beavers with Director Mike Cheslik
Chapo Trap House
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Exploring the Art of Visual Comedy in Silent Films
The chapter delves into the filmmaker's fascination with silent films and the art of visual comedy, discussing crafting visual gags, influences from legends like Buster Keaton, and the challenge of humor without dialogue. It highlights a Sisyphean movie premise, the physicality of characters, and the journey from high school videos to feature filmmaking.
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