CIN212H1 Lecture Notes - Lecture 7: Pierce Brosnan, From Russia, With Love (Novel), Sean Connery
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Bordwell (intensified continuity: although new techniques are being used, and old techniques are being emphasized, we are not actually in a post-classical phase, techniques (4 dimensions) Instead of knee up, its more medium close ups and close-ups. Only one person usually in the shot. By the end of the 90s, cinema look cartoonish. Critics praised it as a sophisticated action film and can take it seriously. Bond reboot with craig: new start paid off. Both bourne and bond marked a revival of this type of action cinema. Films became more self-mocking: dalton was bad, pierce brosnan. By the end of his run, he was driving an invisible sports car. Weird plot points: austin powers made a mockery of the bond idea, casino royale. Kept the glamour (man in tuxedo with gun and women) Craig was coarser and more directly brutal than any of his predecessors. Guest lecturer: relationship between tradition and innovation.
