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Bullseye with Jesse Thorn
Benny Safdie
Jan 12, 2024
Benny Safdie, known for his work in Oppenheimer and Uncut Gems, talks about his intense and unsettling show, The Curse. They discuss the challenges of acting in scenes where the characters don't know where anyone is and delve into the complexities of the character Whitney portrayed by Emma Stone. Benny Safdie also reflects on his father's unique filming style and discusses the influence, collaboration, and storytelling process in creating art that makes people uncomfortable.
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- The Curse utilizes a meta-narrative approach, blurring the lines between reality and fiction, engaging the audience in the story's creation.
- The camera work in The Curse adds to the uncomfortable atmosphere, shooting through windows or from behind objects, enhancing the sense of realism.
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The Curse: A Dark and Edgy TV Show
The Curse is a new show created by Benny Safdie and Nathan Fielder. The show follows a couple who do house flipping and hire Safdie's character, Dougie, to direct a TV show about their work. The emotional palette of the show ranges from cringe-worthy moments to genuine terror. The camera work in the show adds to the uncomfortable atmosphere by shooting through windows or from behind objects. The Curse also plays with the audience's complicity in the story's creation, engaging them with a meta-narrative that blurs the lines between reality and fiction.
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