The Camera Eye discussion: THERE WILL BE BLOOD

The Camera Eye discussion: THERE WILL BE BLOOD
Join Movie Club member Jake Brown for the next film in his series highlighting great cinematography in motion pictures: 2007's vicious portrait of greed, faith, and opportunity in the early-20th-century American West, There Will Be Blood. Written and directed by renowned visual storyteller Paul Thomas Anderson, the film stars Daniel Day-Lewis and Paul Dano, incorporating the cinematography talents of longtime collaborator Robert Elswit, who captured every merciless moment on eye-popping anamorphic 35mm film in a wide, 2.39:1 aspect ratio.

About There Will Be Blood
From Letterboxd: "Ruthless silver miner, turned oil prospector, Daniel Plainview, moves to oil-rich California. Using his son to project a trustworthy, family-man image, Plainview cons local landowners into selling him their valuable properties for a pittance. However, local preacher Eli Sunday suspects Plainview’s motives and intentions, starting a slow-burning feud that threatens both their lives."

Viewing Options for There Will Be Blood
Streaming options include Kanopy, Hoopla, and a low-quality version on Archive.org (which I obviously wouldn't recommend for that very reason), with additional for-purchase/rental options at Amazon and Apple TV.

“The Camera Eye” Portland Movie Club Meet-Up Series
Whether 35mm film, 70mm, 16, Super 8, or digital, we want to celebrate the greatest shots in cinema history. This isn’t just about cameras and lenses, though. It’s framing, lighting, blocking, acting, makeup, costumes, location, set design, and so much more. Of course, cinematography is just a jumping-off point. What about sound design, characters, and most important of all, the story? Let’s discuss!

Here's how the Portland Movie Club Meet-Ups work

1. Just like a book club, we watch the movie before we meet. (Try watching it even if you've already seen it before. You don't have to watch one to join us, but it'll be more fun that way. Also, try taking notes to help remember the most interesting parts, and bring 'em with you if you can!)
2. We'll meet at Breakside Brewery in Beaverton at 2pm on the scheduled date. We'll have signs at our tables, but we'll also try to be obvious and identifiable.
3. Grab some food, some drinks, and spend time socializing/discussing this movie with us!

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