The Big Picture The Ridley Scott Hall of Fame. Plus: Errol Morris!
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Nov 17, 2023 Filmmaker Errol Morris joins the hosts to talk about his new John le Carré documentary, his interviewing style, choosing subjects, the overlap between documentary and drama filmmaking, exploring the blurred line between interrogation and interview, and the tension between truth and deceit in storytelling.
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First Ridley Scott Films
- Chris Ryan's first Ridley Scott film was likely Alien on VHS.
- However, Thelma and Louise was the first film he recognized as a Scott film.
Ridley Scott's Diverse Filmography
- Ridley Scott's directorial style is difficult to define due to his diverse filmography.
- He makes both intimate and large-scale films, set in the past and future.
Master Filmmaker, Not Storyteller
- Chris Ryan views Ridley Scott as a master filmmaker, skilled at managing various film departments.
- Scott effectively blends modern VFX and CGI with classic spectacle filmmaking.