It Seemed Dark/Poorly Shot in TCM Showing
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Archived from the IMDb Discussion Forums — Klute
strumdatjag — 10 years ago(May 11, 2015 12:57 PM)
Just watched a DVRed TCM showing of "Klute". I gave it an 8/10, based on my memory of my impressions upon seeing it in its first theatrical release. Watching it on the tube was difficult. It was hard to see the faces of people. Often they looked like silhouettes, especially in the scenes at night or in less-lit indoor scenes. I'm wondering whether the quality of the print has deteriorated, whether I just didn't notice or care when I was a teenager, or whether dark scenes in movies just often look lousy when broadcast on HDTV. The darkness detracted from the viewing experience.
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!!!deleted!!! (63057267) — 10 years ago(October 29, 2015 09:31 AM)
"it was always a bad looking movie."
If you saw KLUTE in the theater back in '71, you've had plenty of time to learn something about filmmaking, or at least cinematography. Sadly, however, you clearly haven't, as KLUTE remains somewhat legendary among film enthusiasts and filmmakers alike for its groundbreaking (and peerless) cinematography Yet here you are, insisting that it looks poor. Maybe it's time the rest of us altered our long-standing opinions about this movie now that you've offered your valuable insights on the subject! -
henrimaine — 10 years ago(November 16, 2015 08:23 PM)
KLUTE remains somewhat legendary among film enthusiasts and filmmakers alike for its groundbreaking (and peerless) cinematography
Can you explain or direct me to some website, book or article which explains why Klute is considered groundbreaking for its cinematography? I'm not saying it isn't, just wondering what exactly is so good about it. -
!!!deleted!!! (63057267) — 10 years ago(November 18, 2015 03:32 PM)
I'm sure there are many quotes from noted directors and cinematographers about it, but the one that leaps to mind is in the book "Scorsese on Scorsese", in which he talks about how revolutionary Willis's lighting was for the film.