The Important Cinema Club

#347 - The Digital Michael Mann

Aug 23, 2023
Guest
Michael Mann
Renowned filmmaker Michael Mann discusses his digital filmography including COLLATERAL, PUBLIC ENEMIES, MIAMI VICE, and BLACK HAT. Topics include the impact of digital cameras on aesthetics and cost, observations on visuals and sound in Mann's movies, Christopher Nolan's use of music in Public Enemies, late career of Johnny Depp, appreciating unconventional films and the ephemeral nature of blockbusters, talk show hosts in comedy films, and the impact of strikes on residuals and royalties in the entertainment industry.
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1
Introduction
00:00 • 2min
2
The Impact of Digital Cameras on Filmmaking Aesthetics
01:32 • 16min
3
Observations on Visual Aesthetics, Sound, and Dialogues in Michael Mann's Movies
17:02 • 2min
4
Discussion on Christopher Nolan's movie Public Enemies and its use of music
18:42 • 2min
5
The Late Career of Johnny Depp
20:21 • 12min
6
Appreciating Unconventional Films and the Ephemeral Nature of Blockbusters
31:56 • 9min
7
Talk Show Hosts in Comedy Films
41:15 • 3min
8
Residuals, Royalties, and the Impact of Strikes
44:41 • 7min