The Camera Eye Discussion: PARIS, TEXAS
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The Camera Eye discussion: Paris, Texas (1984)
Join Movie Club member Jake Brown for the next film in his series highlighting great cinematography in motion pictures: 1984's tale of reconnection and perceptions of identity, Paris, Texas. Directed by acclaimed German filmmaker Wim Wenders and written by famed playwright/actor/director Sam Shepard, the film stars Harry Dean Stanton and Nastassja Kinski, incorporating the cinematography talents of Wenders collaborator Robby Müller, who captured every moment on Traditional 35mm film in a 1.66:1 aspect ratio.
About Paris, Texas
From TMDB: "A man wanders out of the desert not knowing who he is. His brother finds him, and helps to pull his memory back of the life he led before he walked out on his family and disappeared four years earlier."
Viewing Options for Paris, Texas
Streaming options include HBO Max, Tubi, Hulu, Plex, and Kanopy, with additional for-purchase/rental options through Apple TV and Movie Madness (Criterion Blu-ray).
“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 editing, sound design, characters, and most important of all, the story? Let’s discuss!
Here's how the Portland Movie Club Meet-Ups work
- 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!)
- 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.
- Grab some food, some drinks, and spend time socializing/discussing this movie with us! We'll begin by going around and introducing ourselves. Then, we'll kick off a fun 5-question trivia round on the film (with a custom prize for the winner). Finally, I'll give a quick summary of the film's development, and we'll dive into the group discussion from there.
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